Big John 4.5mm Himeji Leather Belt

• 4.5mm thick Himeji cowhide leather
• Original Brass buckle
• Brass hardware
• Debossed Big John logo
• Six prong holes (3cm distance between each hole)
• 4cm (1.5") belt width

Combining the rich leatherworking heritage of Himeji with Big John's appreciation for traditional craftsmanship, the brand's latest 4.5mm Himeji Leather Belt is a substantial everyday accessory designed to develop character with years of wear.Made from premium steerhide measuring 4.5mm in thickness, the belt offers a reassuringly solid feel while retaining the natural qualities of traditionally tanned leather. The hide is sourced from Japan's renowned Himeji leather-producing region, encompassing the cities of Himeji and Tatsuno in Hyogo Prefecture, an area whose leatherworking traditions stretch back to the Kamakura period.

Home to more than 200 leather-related factories and workshops, the region has long been recognized as one of Japan's foremost centers of leather production. Its abundance of waterways and generations of accumulated expertise have helped establish a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, with local tanneries earning recognition both domestically and internationally.The leather undergoes a traditional pit-tanning process using vegetable tannins, in which the hides are slowly tanned over an extended period. This time-intensive method produces a substantial leather with a naturally rich texture and the ability to develop a beautiful patina through continued use.