Sharkskin belts

JerryM · January 8th, 2009, 07:53 PM

I have several RafterS sharkskin belts. The last I bought were not of the same quality as in the past. The holes were very ragged on the inside, and the edges were not as nice.

I called Sparks today and learned that the supply of sharkskin was such that they are not taking orders for sharkskin at this time.

I looked at Beltman and he only offered the color black and I want cordovan. I have black, tan, and dark brown sharkskin belts, and don't want any but cordovan.

Who makes a sharkskin equal to Sparks with a similar lead time? I am not interested in any second tier belt or a year wait.

Regards,
Jerry

Silver Wolf · January 8th, 2009, 08:02 PM

You may want to contact HBE, UBG or K&D.

ttsail · January 8th, 2009, 10:14 PM

The supply of quality shark as been fairly dry for awhile. The quality of the elephant has been even worse in my opinion. Hopefully things will change with exotic leather supply soon.

JerryM · January 8th, 2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttsail

The supply of quality shark as been fairly dry for awhile. The quality of the elephant has been even worse in my opinion. Hopefully things will change with exotic leather supply soon.

Thanks, I'll just wait and see. I really don't need a belt since I have 4 sharkskin belts, but no cordovan. :)

Best,
Jerry

torrejon224 · January 9th, 2009, 12:54 AM

Like this, my Christmas present from my good friend Alex Nossar.

jarhead79 · January 9th, 2009, 03:43 PM

What size belt are you looking for?

Nate

Wasabi · January 9th, 2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torrejon224

Like this, my Christmas present from my good friend Alex Nossar.

That's a very nice belt. How long did you have to wait and is that buckle readily available?

January 8th, 2009, 07:53 PM	#1
JerryM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,693	Sharkskin belts I have several RafterS sharkskin belts. The last I bought were not of the same quality as in the past. The holes were very ragged on the inside, and the edges were not as nice. I called Sparks today and learned that the supply of sharkskin was such that they are not taking orders for sharkskin at this time. I looked at Beltman and he only offered the color black and I want cordovan. I have black, tan, and dark brown sharkskin belts, and don't want any but cordovan. Who makes a sharkskin equal to Sparks with a similar lead time? I am not interested in any second tier belt or a year wait. Regards, Jerry

January 8th, 2009, 08:02 PM	#2
Silver Wolf Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 266	Belt You may want to contact HBE, UBG or K&D. __________________ Dave Little Bear Holsters http://www.littlebearholsters.com/ Mission first.... Soldiers ALWAYS!

January 8th, 2009, 10:14 PM	#3
ttsail Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Middletown,CA Posts: 46	The supply of quality shark as been fairly dry for awhile. The quality of the elephant has been even worse in my opinion. Hopefully things will change with exotic leather supply soon. __________________ www.ttgunleather.com

January 9th, 2009, 03:43 PM	#6
jarhead79 Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stansbury Park, UT Posts: 1,298	What size belt are you looking for? Nate __________________ Sig P239 9mm Bersa Thunder.45 Ruger SP101 .38 SPL Glock 36 (night sites) UBG Holsters current wait time as of 7-16-2009: 3-5 weeks.

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January 9th, 2009, 12:54 AM	#5
torrejon224 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 674	Like this, my Christmas present from my good friend Alex Nossar.