Do Hanks belts stretch over time?
Hanks Belts are USA Made from the finest full grain leathers, never processed or bonded leather. This results in a strong belt that will never crack apart, break, or stretch excessively.
What state are Hanks belts made?
Hanks Belts is located in Endicott, New York, United States .
What are Hanks belts made of?
full grain leatherAll Hanks Belts are made of durable full grain leather that will last you for the rest of your life, and we back that with our famous 100 Year Warranty.
How thick are Hanks belts?
The Hanks Gunner Belt™ is one tough and rugged belt. This belt is 1 1/2" wide and made out of 14 oz solid full-grain steer hide.
Where do Hanks belts ship from?
Where are your belts made? All our belts are Made right here in the USA.
When was Hanks belts founded?
1949Since 1949 Hanks has been supplying customers with the best products out there. Belts built the way they used to be! No compromises, no cutting corners. Just solid, rugged, leather work, casual, and gun belts that get the job done!
What is a CCW belt?
About Our Belts A CCW belt made to support the weight of a firearm and holster must be a lot sturdier than your average department store belt. It must also be able to carry spare magazines, handcuff cases, flashlights, radios, and just about anything else you can hang on it, without sagging or stretching.
What is a Ranger style belt?
Early cartridge belts in the 1870s-1880s used what came to be known as the Ranger style, with shorter, narrower and more flexible billet straps sewn onto the wider cinch strap (similar to cinch straps on Western saddles).
What size belt do I need?
A simple way to determine belt size is to simply “add 2″ to your trouser size. For example, if you wear a 34” waist trouser, then a 36 belt size will be a perfect fit. Most will find this simple formula works best for pants worn at a traditional height–close to the natural waistline.
What is a CCW belt?
About Our Belts A CCW belt made to support the weight of a firearm and holster must be a lot sturdier than your average department store belt. It must also be able to carry spare magazines, handcuff cases, flashlights, radios, and just about anything else you can hang on it, without sagging or stretching.
What is a Ranger style belt?
Early cartridge belts in the 1870s-1880s used what came to be known as the Ranger style, with shorter, narrower and more flexible billet straps sewn onto the wider cinch strap (similar to cinch straps on Western saddles).
How do you size a belt?
An easy way to determine belt size is to simply “add 2″ to your off-the-rack trouser size. For example, if you wear a 36” waist trouser, then a 38 belt size will be a safe bet. Most will find this simple formula works best for pants worn at a traditional height–close to the natural waistline.
How do you measure for a belt?
Belt width: Measure the width of the belt by placing the measuring tape above the last belt hole and pulling down to the end of the belt below the last belt hole. Belt length: Measure from the far end of the belt buckle across to the far end of the belt past all of the belt holes.
What size belt should I buy?
For the best fit just buy one size larger than your waist for regular use and 2 sizes larger if you will be carrying items on the belt.So for examp...
Do the buckles contain nickel? Do you have any nickel free buckles?
Most of our belts will have Nickel in the buckles.Some of our premium belts come with a stainless buckle standard and you can also swap the buckle...
Can you customize a belt for me or make me a custom item?
We only make our products as pictured. We do not make custom products or are able to modify our styles by changing buckles, other components, or ad...
Can I remove the buckles so I can add my own?
Absolutely, all our belts have removable buckles held on with Chicago screws and can easily be replaced.The exception to this is our Bare Bones bel...
Can you shorten my belt or can I cut it myself?
At the current time we do not shorten belts.Our solid 1 piece leather belts can be cut if you desire. It will result in the holes going all the way...
Where are your belts made?
All our belts are Made right here in the USA.
Do you offer a Military Discount?
Thanks for checking with us on this.Yes, we offer a 10% Military discount every day.To be verified for the discount just go here:https://www.hanksb...
How do I remove or loosen the Chicago Screws?
Sometimes the Chicago Screws can be a bit stubborn to remove. If you are having issues try the below recommendations which almost always result in...
How many holes on each belt?..
The number of holes depends on the style of the belt. Most of our belts have Eight or Six holes. Some have holes the entire length.On every belt pa...
How far apart are the holes on the belts?
The spacing of the holes on the majority of our belts is approximately 1". However some specialty belts may have different spacings.To see the hole...
What is Hanks belt made of?
Hanks Belts are USA Made from the finest full grain leathers, never processed or bonded leather. This results in a strong belt that will never crack apart, break, or stretch excessively. If it does, send it back and we will replace it with the original size ordered no questions asked for 100 years.
When did Hanks start?
Hanks started as an Army/Navy store in 1949 and has been going strong ever since. Celebrating 70 years in business, Hanks has been around the longest of most major belt manufacturers. You don't stay around that long by accident. We plan on being here for many more years.
What is leather belt?
Our leather belts are intended to be worn with pants and to hold appropriate gear, such as holsters and various utility equipment specifically meant for attaching to belts. Accidents such as chemical spills, animals chewing on the belt and damage caused by misuse are not covered and will render the warranty void.
Can you wear leather belts in water?
Full grain leather is not intended to be expose d to water for prolonged periods of time. Although you can wear your belt in all types of weather if it gets repeatedly soaked and dried it will become damaged. If your belt has been subjected to excessive water or improper storage in damp areas it voids the warranty.
Does the warranty cover a wallet?
On wallets, the warranty does not cover linings or plastic ID covers in the wallet. We manufacture most of our wallets without linings or plastic components for this very reason. However, many customers requested these features so we have included them in a few select wallets.
Authenticity
Why purchase an authentic Hanks Belt? All Hanks Belts are made of durable full grain leather that will last you for the rest of your life, and we back that with our famous 100 Year Warranty.
Where are Hanks Belts sold?
Any other site advertising a Hanks Belt is not selling a genuine Hanks Belt and most times you recieve a junk belt from overseas.
Hanks Belts are not sold on eBay or Amazon
Hanks Belts does not sell belts on eBay or Amazon. If you see any eBay or Amazon seller that claims to sell Hanks Belts, beware.
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