How important is a belt?

[Dale Seago]

Since we're on the subject of belts, and I don't mean to hijack the thread, but I'm very close to ordering my first kilt and was wondering from where you, who have 2-inch, non-plate, belts purchased them? All I seem to be able to find are the belts with shiny silver/brass/pewter plate buckles.

Thanks and sorry for the hijack.

-Mark

I have two 2.25-inchers with the "hunter" buckle from Mojo Leather, one dark brown/brass and one black/silver:

http://www.mojoleather.com/sporran-k...bbrownelt-p-92

I also have a 2.5" black one w/brass roller buckle from Oconee:

http://oconeeleatherworks.com/Belts.htm

All 3 are excellent (I have two Mojo Leather sporran straps, too). Both makers go to the effort of smoothing the inner side and rounding/burnishing the edges to reduce wear on the wool.




EDIT: You can see me wearing the dark-brown Mojo Leather belt below. Clearly, my Mojo is working. . .

[Downunder Kilt]

I have two 2.25-inchers with the "hunter" buckle from Mojo Leather, one dark brown/brass and one black/silver:

http://www.mojoleather.com/sporran-k...bbrownelt-p-92

I also have a 2.5" black one w/brass roller buckle from Oconee:

http://oconeeleatherworks.com/Belts.htm

All 3 are excellent (I have two Mojo Leather sporran straps, too). Both makers go to the effort of smoothing the inner side and rounding/burnishing the edges to reduce wear on the wool.

Have the same (have the standard buckle on the Oconee belt) Dale and wholeheartedly agree with your assessments. I note that Steve from Oconee is having a break at the moment though and not accepting new orders