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The OAK CREEK 1.5 Leather Belt

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DESCRIPTION

Our signature belt, the 1.5" Oak Creek is cut from harness leather tanned at Hermann Oak Tannery in St. Louis, Missouri. This is a 4th Generation Tannery that uses tree bark and other tannin’s to cure their natural leather. Due to no dyes being used as colorant additives in this leather, the oils, tallow’s and waxes cause color shifting. The wax and tallow compound that makes this leather so durable and water repellent gives it a unique color, but understand, it is not consistently even.

The primary use of this leather is for saddlery. Dirt, sweat, salt, and horse drool were hard on ordinary leather so a strong, weather resistant, vegetable tanned leather was invented for the horseman’s reins. This process has changed little in 140 years. Each hide still needs to be steeped for over a month in giant pools of bark and root extracts. Then, the hides are added to giant wooden drums loaded with beef tallow, waxes, and shin bone oils. With heat and centrifugal force, “hot stuffed” harness leather was born when the rotating drums finished the job. That was over a hundred years ago and not very much has changed in the process.

The undyed leather has color variations that make it a natural American beauty that is often copied, but never duplicated. We want our customers to understand that it can be returned if it does not meet your satisfaction. That is how Shep Hermann runs his tannery and that is how sure we are about this leather.

We had this leather made in chocolate. It has all the waxes and oils and is a true classic chocolate. If you’d prefer this version, please request in the notes section of your order. The chocolate version looks best with 2 rows of chocolate thread.

FEATURES

  • 12 oz. Premium Harness Leather
  • One Piece Construction
  • 8 Close Hole Design spaced at (5/8" / 15.5mm)
  • Close to the Buckle Loop Placements
  • Stainless Steel or Solid Brass Tumbled Roller Buckle
  • 20 Year Guarantee
  • Made in the USA

**We age our Brass in house to create a true patina. If shiny is your preference, please specify in the notes section.**

SPECS

Name: The OAK CREEK
Model: 024
Leather: Natural Harness
Thickness: .20 in / 5 mm (thickness of 3 stacked quarters)
Width(s): 1.5" / 38mm
Temper: Firm
Buckle: Tumbled Roller
Attachment: USA Black Oxide Brass Chicago Screw
Stitch: Parchment #277 Parachute Weight

SIZING

To ensure a perfect fit, grab a Ruler or Tape Measure and one of the belts you currently own and follow our easy sizing guide instructions.

  1. Lay your belt out.
  2. Using a ruler or tape measure, start measuring from the buckle fold (Fig. 1) to the hole you are currently using.
  3. If you are between sizes, round up to the nearest inch.

Order That Size!

Ex: 37" Inches = 37" Inch Belt Size

Find Your Belt Size

Please measure your belt! Don't assume your size.

IT'S THAT SIMPLE!

If you can't measure right now, add 3 inches to your waist/jean size and go ahead and ORDER NOW. We will follow-up with an email to confirm your size.

PRODUCTION

  • Fast Stock 1-2 weeks

SHIPPING

  • Free Domestic Shipping on orders over $99
  • Please Contact Us For Expedited Delivery

HISTORY

Wearing natural leather can have the ability of connecting us to our environment in ways we may not understand. For man, the process of tanning leather with roots and bark from trees goes back to the cave. Thousands of years of evolution physically join man and leather to nature and survival.

CARE

Owning a naturally tanned leather belt is both a privilege and a luxury. After 2 years, condition your leather belt with 2 light coats of 100% pure lanolin, Neatsfoot oil or any other fossil fuel free, high quality conditioner. If ever dirty, clean only with saddle soap. Remember, when it's dry reapply.


PROUDLY MADE IN ARIZONA, USA

Family Owned and Operated

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    DR
    12/04/2023
    Daniel R.
    United States United States

    Absolutely beautiful belt

    Manny took care of me all the way through, even let me swap the buckle for a brass Oslo, as I'm not a fan of square roller buckles. I've seen other belts by Hanks belts and they don't even compare to these. These folks care about the customer and will go out of their way to make you satisfied. Thanks for the great belt, it fits perfectly.

    JJ
    11/17/2023
    James J.
    United States United States

    Great belt!

    High quality belt--thicker than I expected. I expect it to last a very long time.

    JA
    07/31/2023
    James A.
    United States United States

    The Oak Creek

    Haven't worn yet, but looking forward to it!

    NM
    07/27/2023
    Norman M.
    United States United States

    Great Belt!

    I am very satisfied with my new belt. It’s great looking and fits great. The craftsmanship is superb. I will be reaching back out in the future for another style to buy.

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