Leather Belts

My handmade leather belts for men are crafted from British oak-bark tanned leather, produced in the last remaining oak-bark tannery in the UK.

I cut, shape, stitch, and finish every belt by hand using traditional saddlery techniques. This slow, heritage-led process creates a belt that is exceptionally strong, naturally flexible, and built to last for decades.

Each belt develops its own rich patina over time, making it not just functional but a stylish and truly personal piece of British craftsmanship.

Yes, my belts are specifically designed to excel in outdoor and workwear environments. The full-grain oak-bark tanned leather is incredibly durable, resistant to stretching, and ideal for demanding tasks such as farming, carpentry, fieldwork, and daily trade use.

They offer strength, reliability, and long-lasting performance, exactly what outdoor workers need.

Caring for your handmade leather belt is refreshingly simple. Crafted from oak-bark-tanned, full-grain British leather, it needs only minimal, thoughtful care to age beautifully.

Apply a small amount of natural leather balm once or twice a year, avoid prolonged exposure to moisture or heat, and store it properly so the leather can breathe. Subtle marks, variations, and darkening will develop over time; these are not flaws, but part of the leather’s natural character.

Oak-bark-tanned British leather is designed to be lived with. Occasional cleaning, sensible storage, and light conditioning are all that’s required for it to mature gracefully and tell its own story.

For more detail, I’ve put together a comprehensive guide to caring for handmade leather goods, covering best practice for cleaning, storage, and long-term maintenance.

Oak-bark tanning is a traditional, slow, and completely natural tanning method that uses tannins extracted from oak bark. The hides are gently tanned for over a year, producing leather that is exceptionally strong, breathable, and long-lasting.

This method preserves the full grain of the hide, resulting in leather that ages beautifully, develops character, and outperforms modern chrome-tanned alternatives. It’s one of the reasons my belts are known for their durability and heritage quality.

Yes, alongside my handmade belts, I make a curated range of heritage leather goods, all crafted using the same traditional British methods.

These include bags, trugs, dog collars, horse wear, and bespoke commissions tailored to your exact requirements. Every piece is made using high-quality British leather and designed to last for many years.

With proper care, my oak-bark tanned leather belts can last a lifetime. This type of leather only gets stronger and more beautiful with age, and because each belt is handmade using traditional saddlery craftsmanship, it’s built for long-term use, whether for everyday wear or demanding outdoor work.

Many customers hand their belts down, they really are an investment piece designed to endure.