Oak Bark Leather Belt

We source oak tanned bridle hide from the last oak tanner in the uk based in devon england.

Oak bark leather belt.

Unique also with the possible exception of the odd tin mine because leather production using this ancient method of tanning has been carried out on this site since roman times and little has changed in the method in over two thousand years. Oak bark leather uses the best hides and an all natural tanning method to create the finished product which we think is beautiful. Made from english bridle leather tanned in britain s last remaining traditional oak bark tannery in a process t. The oak bark shipyard belt is a thick rugged belt designed to last your lifetime.

Devon has many great things to offer but one of its most unique is oak bark leather from bakers of colyton. 5 out of 5 stars 74 74 reviews 119 00. The victory leathercraft oak bark belt has all the elements required to make what we believe to be the world s best belt. Favorite add to more colors full grain rally racer calfskin cow leather watch band watch strap 18mm 20mm 22mm 24mm hazelnut brown oak bark.

Its also a leather that is has deep roots in england s history. Hand made in england using the finest of materials. Oak bark tanning for our leather belts j f j baker of colyton devon is the only remaining oak bark tannery left in britain and is situated beside the river coly. The oak bark belt from victory leathercraft.

The bridle belt collection is made from our british bridle hide leather. Constructed from a single layer of 5 6mm thick oak bark tanned bridle leather from j fj baker co this full grain leather belt is hard wearing and had a crazy high tensile strength. The tanning method makes the leather light in weight but seriously durable. Oak bark tanned leather is a pure form of vegetable tanned leather using only sustainably harvested english oak bark and water from the river running past the tannery.

Utilising oak bark the leather is given an unmatched quality durability and finish. The long process ensures the fibres in the hides remain in their natural weave. Introducing the oak bark belt. Fantastic english bridle leather tanned using oak bark in a very long slow process.

Their traditional slow tanning methods take up to 12 months and preserve the natural weave of the fibres in each hide resulting in unique hard wearing richly coloured organic leather. Handmade devon oak bark tanned leather belt 38mm wide 4 5 mm thick solid brass buckle colvilleleather. In addition it s incredibly hardwearing.