Since the Bronze Age belts have been worn by all ages and all genders. A belt round the waist is a fashion statement (1), holds utility essentials (2), and is safety equipment in all manner of work-related and recreational applications (3). And it is those very same three aspects of a special purpose belt that make it an essential component of anyone who considers himself prepared. The Escape and Evasion Belt addresses the three components through style, function and strength.
As well as being a stiff leather gun belt, the E&E has three inside zippered pouches that will easily hold a few simple tools and some cash. The nickel-plated brass buckle is first class and won’t raise a single eyebrow unlike tactical belts of any flavor. But the buckle’s heft will certainly make a good weapon, and make short order of car windows and most other non-bulletproof glass when at the flying end of a yard-long lever arm.
The main body of the belt is pure English harness leather which is one of the few best choice for a belt there is. The 1.5 inch thick cowhide looks as good as it feels. To avoid the effects water and sweat, the leather crafters in the mountains of Utah used polyester thread instead of cotton. And to take the picturesque illusion of a magical belt further, the edges of the belt are burnished with 100% pure beeswax from Heaven. Ok, maybe not Heaven, but a small farm in Colorado. Almost the same thing, right?
The quality continues on the inside as well. Using YKK zippers, a long service life is expected. But still, as and Escape and Evasion Belt, you won’t be opening and closing the zippers every day. YKK is known as the world’s largest zipper maker and arguably the best zipper on earth. Despite their implication a 2007 price fixing case with other zipper cartels, YKK has a stellar reputation for quality and durability.
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