Cutting Apart a $590 Briefcase - Carl Friedrik

[@RoseAnvil]

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[@JamesandRibble]

You should send it back for a warranty repair. Tell them the stiching seems to have come apart.

[@1979augistine]

Haha that would be hilarious

[@imnotmarthastewart8120]

🎃🎃🎃

[@RoseAnvil]

2mm - 2.2mm thick leather on every piece of this bag, I didn’t realize until the video posted that I accidentally removed love that part (There was over an hour of Stridewise and myself talking back and forth ha ha) But I was really surprised by the thickness of the leather because that’s as thick as most boot leather. I’m really interested to hear what you guys think and if you think it’s worth it or not. I am 100% a novice when it comes to briefcases so I want to hear your thoughts and try to back it up with some reasoning if possible so we can all understand your perspective. Thanks!

[@garciatony]

I’d be interested to see what you think of Killspence’s briefcase. They’re hand made in Los Angeles.

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

Can we see toaster in more of the videos?

[@Evergreen4477_Typology]

This collab is great!

[@rodrigogutierrezreyes4702]

I would love to own one their bags. And I have seen some reviews and they seem great.

[@rodrigogutierrezreyes4702]

I think the bag is just fantastic for the money. Yeah, it still is a bit expensive for some of us, but the quality of that bag is just amazing. Amd yeah, like you said you can nitpick some of the stuff to your liking, but not because of poor quality. So I think this bag is great, even though I'm not much of a briefcase guy. You should do more videos on their other bags, and maybe on other companies as well. Like Mahi Leather for example and such

[@thebigds]

I've owned this bag for about a year, and so far the quality is awesome! Holds up great, easy to clean. Kindof wish I would have gotten a bit larger bag to more easily fit water bottle, etc, but the craftsmanship and durability is 100% on-point. For a smallish slim briefcase, this is tops.

[@LymanPhillips]

I think the nylon liner is fine. It's nice to the contents, adds some waterproofing, and is light weight. All that leather adds weight, and if you're lugging it around, it gets hesvy fast.

[@aaronmartin8253]

I almost shed a tear watching that beautiful bag being cut apart :)

[@jshutzman]

I've had it for a year now. The dark chocolate brown color. A fantastic bag, on par with Hermes, Prada , Gucci or LV, for a fraction of the price. It has real presence. People are staring at it with awh and are not sure why the brand does not ring a bell. This is, in my view, for people that like maximum quality without the 'show off' and without selling their kidney to pay for it.

[@someoneonyoutube1993]

That's what you say. People kill for $50 and give a kidney for $500. So maybe $590 is for you spare money. Good for you.

[@blubaless]

For the people commenting about the nylon lining. I have used this bag as a daily driver for work since 2017 when it first launched and when you chuck a laptop in there, some paperwork, some random tech, maybe a powerbank and whatnot, it gets awfully heavy. I would NOT want even more weight. I also have the bigger brother Palissy 25h and that one gets too heavy, even if you don't fill it up. Which is why I only used it a handful of times and now it is collecting dust.

[@sanjivvanker7229]

I've always wanted one of their bags, and now that I know about the quality of the leather and it's build, I'm convinced about spending that amount of money on one. Definitely a purchase that'll last for years. Great video once again

[@maulvillalagarda2243]

My gf bought me this bag for our anniversary a couple months ago and I have to admit I set it aside. After watching this video and going back to see how beautiful the bag is, I’m going to go thank her again !

[@georginamikael473]

@@maulvillalagarda2243 of course you need a man to tell you what to do

[@maulvillalagarda2243]

@@georginamikael473 of course you need to comment on a mans month old comment to make yourself feel better about your insecurities you bozo 💀

[@Ib_h7]

Lol

[@ralfjr.]

Do an army boots series next.

[@jmsantiago1]

Rocky's would come on top. And for the price Nike in the bottom lol

[@rumplefourskin6775]

If you're going to do combat boots you should check out SM Wholesales boots. They're so nice. I just bought a pair of WWII American cavalry boots and WWII American paratrooper boots. They're amazing.

[@Sarah-hc6kj]

When KZbin thinks you’re into men’s fashion because you follow this channel but you’re here for DESTRUCTION

[@emresevindik2977]

Make cardholders out of this bag’s leather and do a giveaway!!!

[@user-oz5xb9ed3w]

i think you and i deserve one each! 😎

[@bethmcmullan9872]

A bit thick for card holders at 2-2.2mm thick.

[@F-Tier_Physique]

@@bethmcmullan9872 Or like 50 keyholders, so my key doesnt sctratch my wallet :)

[@apappl07]

I love how you cut/ tear apart good quality products. The LL Bean boots video was really informative and it made me feel good about buying their boots and other products. Even as cringe watching this beautiful bag being torn apart I feel grateful to you for giving an informed and thoughtful evaluation its construction! Thank you for your videos!

[@JinKee]

Vincent van Gough's Starry Night CUT IN HALF! (Surprisingly good quality inside!)

[@KevinAdams06]

The problem with leather lining is leather dye bleed. Imagine what might happened if you important paperwork in there. Or a silk tie.

[@D3vtsb]

raw veg tan doesn't bleed at all

[@KevinAdams06]

@@D3vtsb Even when damp? I do not known much about the properties of veg tan.

[@WH6FQE]

Even when veg tanned leather has been dyed, if you use professional oil based dyes instead of water or alcohol based leather dyes, and it is properly buffed afterward, which all leather should be, there will be no bleed issues.

[@O_Rei]

@@D3vtsb No, it does bleed if you keep things that tend to be moist (e.g. a water bottle, even well-sealed) in your bag, if your hands, going in and out of the bag, are prone to sweating a lot... Maybe leather lining is good for wallets, but when it comes to briefcases/bags, it’s safer (and lighter) to go with the nylon lining. A 100% full-grain leather bag (especially the double Plissy that CF sells) would be way too heavy and burdensome for a man who actually walks with it. They have to be functional, not just be statement pieces.

[@NaruFGT]

A natural fiber would be functional and have a better feel, there’s lots of premium natural fiber fabrics that could be used.

[@TheBigfootdood]

Apple made a wallet! I am so curious how the leather in that will hold up.

[@iamtoast3397]

My first assumption is that it'll be high quality materials assembled by slave labour, only fit a proprietary card size and be entirely glued so it's impossible to repair.

[@charlesbronson240]

Lol garbage

[@Joseph_yy]

The leather doesn’t looks bad,but the construction is questionable because the stitching is pretty thin and I’m pretty sure they’re made in china. I personally don’t own one just because I need more card. But I do like the look of it. Most people complain about the design and saying they will fall out is just stupid imo.

[@barryfullick7981]

@@Joseph_yy Handmade by small artesanal company in Bergamo Italy., designed by Opperman bròthers in London England

[@robert9595]

@@iamtoast3397 and you'll have to take it in constantly so they can "add" to it.

[@jmsantiago1]

Hey! Love the videos and the content as always. I know you're not into watches since you don't wear any but for future ideas I would like if you reviewed leather watch straps. There's a lot of shady advertising, straight up lies around and vastly different quality even within the same price range. It would be interesting if you review the leather watch straps, compare value and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who would be interested in that type of content

[@pancakerizer]

That could be cool. They don't need a lot of leather, so I could imagine there are some great products out there for cheap that aren't getting the recognition they deserve

[@LazyJacques]

I am pretty sure there are a lot of watch nerds here (at least, I'm one of them), so I would give you more than one thumbs up if I could...

[@jmsantiago1]

Yes, I've used watches for years and searching for decent leather watch straps at a reasonable price has been a journey, (very expensive when you add up everything). They sometimes overstretch/break at the holes, they're mostly not full leather they're pressed leather at the top and some sort of canvas, rubber or lining against your skin. Also, "Genuine leather" varies a shit ton in quality and if you search for high, top or full grain sometimes its just fake. I could go on for days on this subject and different brands.

[@jmsantiago1]

@@LazyJacques hey, I'm glad I'm not the only watch enthusiast out here. I love Rose/Anvil's content and with his expertise of leather he would be awesome debunking and dissecting watch bands.

[@ZayBurd]

Yes please, I’m a huge watch guy and the differences between straps is honestly crazy. I’d love to see Weston review all the “genuine” leather that’s out there!

[@dave131]

Somehow this video found me the day I hand stitched for 3 hours. Ripping stitches so effortlessly. Almost teared up lol Great video gentlemen.

[@Stridewise]

That's so funny, that would hurt me as well

[@AnAmericanComposer]

Rose Anvil, could you do a review of Samuel Hubbard dress shoes sometime? They're very soft and pretty expensive (generally $200-$350 range) and I would love to get a better idea on their construction.

[@Joseph_yy]

I just checked their website, the dress shoes is resoleable, some of them are full-grain leather,the ones with heel do have shank and their sole if from some well-known brands. So I would take a educational guess and say they’re decent quality shoes. At least better than Cole haan and rockport. Plus they’re made in Portugal unlike other “sneaker dress shoes” that are made in china. So if you’re looking for soft and comfy dress shoes I will say go for it. Hope this helps!

[@AnAmericanComposer]

@@Joseph_yy I agree on the quality of them, my store sells them. I have a pair of boots from them (North Coast is the style) and I'm pretty happy with them. I was just curious about seeing them get gutted!

[@drivethrupoet]

Remember dad's briefcase with those big metal spring latches? Do they make those anymore? Also - Toaster gets pets on camera!!

[@ZayBurd]

𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙔𝙊𝙉𝙀 𝙇𝙄𝙆𝙀𝘿 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙏

[@luismendoza6983]

2 of my favorite reviewers on KZbin. Thanks guys for a great video.

[@Stridewise]

It was a pleasure, Luis!

[@SeethingKIWI]

please carry on doing this i really enjoyed it. i’d also like to say could you cut into a frank clegg leather works bag?

[@Jupiter742]

The details like riveting the cross body attachments are great.

[@adamgriss2025]

Maybe because I have wanted to buy this bag for myself for a while now, but this is the first of your videos that made my heart break a little watching you dissect that bag.

[@SomeVagrant]

I don't care about bags at all and somehow this one still made me cringe when I watched it. Can't explain what made this particular vid so much more painful, but it was.

[@msmo4127]

It's a great bag, I'm glad the interior isn't leather. With a laptop and keyboard inside it's already heavy enough! It's a great bag and one of the few reasons I miss going in to the office.

[@GetMeRice]

Piece at 12:00 that ads structure are called "Stays."

[@itscoral]

Man would love to see you cut up handbags. See is some of them really are worth the price. A lot of people say that Coach bags (which are way more affordable, $200-$500) are much higher quality that Louis Vuitton ($2,000-$5,000)

[@noway234]

I have seen Bedos Leather cut them apart to fix. Then look like absolute junk. (L.V)

[@Mason-hs9oz]

I'd missed these product breakdowns! Glad to see it again!

[@DarkDays887]

Best asmr around, not gunna lie. At least my favorite.

[@blubaless]

Got one of these but dark brown and I must say it hurt my heart to see this carnage

[@dcthomas2826]

This is my new favourite channel. Very addictive.

[@BL-yj2wp]

That‘s actually not too bad compared to some of the big luxury brand bags torn apart by Steve (Bedos).

[@Amyjo_lovesmusic]

I wouldn't mind the nylon lining as long as it is good quality. I think it would make sliding things in and out of the bag easier due to the "slickness" of the nylon. It is a beautiful bag!

[@JimGreenFootwearOfficial]

Great to have Nick join in🙌🏻

[@stephenstewart2512]

Two of my favorite youtubers! Great job! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@Stridewise]

Glad you liked it Stephen!

[@kreggkittredge253]

I don’t know why I’ve been here watching this channel for about a month now .....maybe because I own some red wings but I’m fascinated with the craft

[@drivethrupoet]

Check out Bedo's leatherworks channel. I have no idea how I got to this corner of YT but it is fascinating I agree.

[@kreggkittredge253]

Ok on it

[@dylanhall6355]

Loving the crossovers from a couple of my favorite KZbinrs!

[@cozmicblade4410]

Holy crap a collab, can't wait for the boot collab ep

[@marcus4471]

If you want to cut apart a leather lined bag, get the Satchel and Page briefcases! Great quality

[@K1ngJames25]

Great video. I can attest to the test of time on these. I actually have this bag when they operated under the name Opperman about 6-7 years ago and it still looks outstanding and I get compliments daily. I use my bag pretty carelessly by the way. Think airports thrown under seats, it’s been rained on, etc. have also never used any kind of leather conditioner…prob not a great idea. Great products.

[@D_Jilla]

I appreciate the review, my friend

[@rockon21ful]

Two of my favorite channels 😷👍🥾💼

[@rmartinez3742]

Love this team-up you two together have a lot of chemistry and a good flow. You both are obviously friends and it comes through in the video.

[@Stridewise]

You're right, we get on very well in real life - a relief after traveling all the way out there!

[@krislui852]

i really love carl friedrik's leather products. Very minimalistic but also with some subtle details. Love my carl friedrik cardholder, which is probably the only thing i could afford from them. Really want to get their leather backpack though. Great video

[@O_Rei]

Yeah, you can tell the fella complaining about the lining not being leather is completely new to briefcases. Leather lining - even a quality one - does bleed if you keep things that tend to be moist (e.g. a water bottle, even well-sealed) in your bag, if your hands, going in and out of the bag, are prone to sweating a lot... Maybe leather lining is good for wallets, but when it comes to briefcases/bags, it’s safer (and lighter) to go with the nylon lining. A 100% full-grain leather bag (especially the double Plissy that CF sells) would be way too heavy and burdensome for a man who actually walks with it. They have to be functional, not just be statement pieces. Not to mention that a leather lining is INCREDIBLY difficult to clean; a canvas lining, in turn, absorbs any ink or fluid coming from a pen or whatever you keep in your bag, thus damaging the outer leather. Nylon, on the other hand, keeps the leather well insulated, is lighter and much easier to clean.

[@Hawker900XP]

I have two of these bags. Both are my favorite. Nice to see the process.

[@carebear5394]

Can you review Dansko or Sanita nurses shoes??? I love to know what’s inside them

[@carochan86]

Yes, I wear / wore both in the kitchen.

[@unicorn5798]

That would be very cool!

[@MrClean-ms4nx]

How about doing an expensive $4000 brief case and let's see what you're pay'n the extra for.

[@1525boy]

I just checked out this video since I just heard about Carl Friedrik today and I was curious about the brand. This is an excellent, educational video and I'm so glad you made it. I totally agree with your assessment the entire bag should be made out of leather even if they means a price increase.

[@camerongallagher8610]

So stoked all my favorite channels are working together, Trent and Heath doing abom79’s boots, stride wise being involved here. Pretty cool, just need to get Carl murawski in on it all!

[@Stridewise]

I've got Trenton & Heath videos coming out soon too!

[@justally8]

I haven’t seen anyone do a cut in half of a Harley Davidson motor boot. Would love to see you do one!!

[@darrellhendrix5502]

Any plans to repurpose the leather for something cool like you did with the Jordans?

[@AdrianRConant]

At least I got an idea of the high-quality bag this is. I'll keep it in my wish list for now.

[@rafael-rossi]

I'd love to see you take apart the luxury Pad & Quill briefcase.

[@nodieusa]

Satchel and Page next? Their bags are lined with suede and their leather is gorgeous!

[@jeanineireland]

I bought one of their briefcases and returned it. I wasn't impressed at all. They may look beautiful on their site but in person.... Not so much.

[@nodieusa]

@@jeanineireland what model did you get and what didn't you like about it? I'm curious! I own several of their products and I love all of them!

[@jeanineireland]

@@nodieusa Not sure. I bought it for my boyfriend and it looked like some old man's briefcase in person. Gorgeous online grandpa in person.

[@dmitriyobidin6049]

7:55 Tokonole/gum also cracks, and not after 2 years. On items like wallets tokonole won't even last a couple months. Plus paint can be easily reapplied cause the edge is preserved. You won't be able to do much with edge finished with tokonole which started to worn apart.

[@WasabiSoySauce]

So you’d say the edges on this product are fine and can be easily fixed down the road? I’m thinking about getting one.

[@MikeHaggarKJ]

I hate edge paint. It always cracks over time. Rolled edges are what bags in this prize range should have. And once you've had a bag with rolled edges, everything else looks cheap in comparison.

[@Stevieboy7]

Rolled edges are much worse than edge paint. At least with edge paint you can re-paint it, once a rolled edge starts to wear through (as it's super thin to roll nicely) you're pretty much screwed. Burnished edges are best all around, easily touched up and get better with time.

[@MikeHaggarKJ]

@@Stevieboy7 No you don't, I have leather goods where I can see it's not that thin. And has lasted me for years. And in all my years working in a thrift store, I haven't seen a single belt with properly rolled edges that is worn out at the edge, even when the holes are completely shot and they're obviously very old. Same for bags. It's also common in high end dress shoes (brits seem to be most fond off it) and you can an endless supply of people with 5-10 year old C&Js etc where it hasnt been a problem. For edge paint I can confidently seen the opposite: I have never seen an old bag or belt with edge paint where it hasn't cracked. And once it's cracked it's not easy to fill it in without causing lumps. You'd have to cut off the edge in many cases.

[@Stevieboy7]

@@MikeHaggarKJ I’ve been doing custom leatherwork and repairs for about 10 years now, trust me. You do have to thin the leather to roll it, it’s called skiving. Thick stiff leather doesn’t bend. And most of the repairs I’ve seen are rolled edges, and those are always better thrown out as you can’t really repair it without rebuilding the whole thing. High end dress shoes do this as they’re working mostly with chrometanned leather (can’t burnish) and the wear areas on a shoe are tiny (only around the toe and bottom of the shoe, none of those seams get any wear. A bag is very different. Edge paint is plastic, it dries and cracks and deforms after about 15-20 years, there is nothing you can do about it. I’ve never seen a used item older than the 90s with intact paint. With paint you can cut it off, or sand it off to get to the base leather and then repaint. I’ve done it on a few dozen vintage Louis Vuitton handbags I’ve repaired.

[@MikeHaggarKJ]

@@Stevieboy7 I'll buy that it's easier for you to repair if you throw your item around and abuse it, but for normal use I consider it superior. I obviously the leather is skived, I am not blind. It's a question off how much you skive it. Edge paint cracks much faster than that if there is any flex in the area in my experience.

[@Stevieboy7]

@@MikeHaggarKJ You sure give a lot of "knowledge" considering you've never actually done any of these processes. Working in a thrift store doesn't make you an expert in leather goods by any means. Are you one of those people who also likes to argue with scientists that they're wrong? Again , I've been doing leatherwork for 10 years and have actual real world hands-on knowledge of these processes. I work with leather literally everyday.

[@redbrows3225]

Holy shit you guys make up 90% of my KZbin watch time. Can't believe you linked up. Woo!

[@Stridewise]

Ahahaha this made me so happy

[@redbrows3225]

@@Stridewise haha what can I say I love me some boots

[@moboots]

Im waiting for a series comparing mens dress shoes because theres just so many brands and styles and types and they all range across a vast spectrum of prices and i have no idea what to buy, i want something which will last me for years to come

[@dustinread6407]

Watch the elegant Oxford

[@kfung4]

Congrats, seems like you are fully recovered from COVID

[@waynel.3522]

Will adding additional leather lining weighs a lot more than nylon ones?

[@tuukkap601]

Yes.

[@MrJacobmetcalf]

I was thinking about getting this bag I had just looked it up and you popped up so I'm gonna watch your review thanks for doing it

[@patj7007]

I’ve had and have some pretty high end bags and don’t recall leather lining

[@dr2165]

2 of my favorites doing a colab always nice :)

[@KeenanModica]

Can you review Viberg or Korchmar? Thanks and many blessings!

[@206board]

Was at the Nicks store in Spokane and heard some talk about your plans for an upcoming video with their boots. I CANT WAIT. Pretty cool to hear your company’s name in conversation at companies like Nicks.

[@JinKee]

14:00 how is cardboard better than leather? Stiffer? More water resistant?

[@davidmeusch9330]

This dude deserves more subscribers

[@patrickjchiverton900]

I’d love to see Thursday Captain boots cut in half! That’s be so sick

[@totalfan1740]

Really enjoying the cutting up on leather bags and other leather items, not just shoes!!!

[@HandlebarWorkshops]

I think a lot of your audience are amateur leatherworkers. While shoes/boots are pretty much beyond the ability of most diy-ers, this looks like something that can be made by some more experienced diy-ers. I'd love to see more videos like this, but with a brief breakdown of material costs. I understand there is a markup for labor and craftsmanship, but I'd like to know approximately how much it would cost me to make one for myself or a family member. Is it even possible for a diy-er to get that kind of leather? Or is it only sold in bulk to manufacturers?

[@jacobi.5234]

Tanneries are usually responsive and will tell you if they’re willing to sell you something.

[@pequodexpress]

Bridle leather is better than the leather used in this bag. A side of bridle leather will cost about USD250.

[@luismendoza6983]

Hopefully Nick took some Japanese Raw to review. It would be interesting to see what Weston says about them, since most of the time he isn’t shown wearing selvedge. I would love that vid.

[@Stridewise]

Haha we had lots of talks about selvedge but Weston doesn't wear any just yet! He's lord of overalls though

[@Snaggitooth]

I'm very sorry that you didn't achieve the 300.000 mark this year... I'll try to support you even more. A few of my friends already subscribed to you and we all love your channel and your products! You've teached us very much about leather and I want to say thank you! Also, because of you I am in love with Red Wing and hopefully I'll get some of the 877 Moc Toes! Greetings from Austria!

[@mavrikmavrik3032]

Looks about right for a high quality bag like that. Very nice finishing and the stitching seems to be hand stitched quality out of the machine. I’m not surprised with the thickness of the leather given the price of the bag.

[@thomasleibreich8442]

It would be super expensive but I'd be curious to see you tear apart some Hermès bags.

[@carochan86]

Super hard to find as well.

[@thomasleibreich8442]

@@carochan86 at retail yes. I see them at work (consignment company) all the time. But yea in any case it would be a lot of money. Still id be super curious to hear weston's opinion on the leather and construction

[@carochan86]

@@thomasleibreich8442 maybe he should leave a wish list and people like you who can get a hold of high end bags can ship them to him. Also are you sure its a real one ?

[@thomasleibreich8442]

@@carochan86 thats a good idea. And yea I'm sure. The company specializes in authentication and I trust our team.

[@pierce_fierce]

I actually prefer the Nylon inside, it's light so when you open the bag up it's easier to see. Plus, less leather that I have to worry about conditioning.

[@jackconnelly1941]

Love the video. I like seeing some new leather products

[@rickyruffle]

My biggest issue is that there was no glue used to hold the seams together, thus allowing you to cut it apart in no time. The combination of glue, saddle stitching and edge burnishing creates an arguably stronger seam. That said, you get what you pay for.

[@collarsncolours]

I feel like I'd be too scared about ruining the leather lining with taking larger things and things with sharp corners in and out of the bag

[@DrRolexPhD]

Nick (from Stridewise) are you wearing a Hamilton Khaki Mechanical?

[@Stridewise]

YES! Good eye. I did a video on it actually: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJSWen2GeMpggpo

[@madbonez6702]

I see a box of Solovair in the background 👀 Please compare them to Docs!

[@homosapien5156]

Does this have a lifetime warranty ?

[@Corndog4382]

You should do that sachel and page bag, it’s probably this bags best competitor

[@Stridewise]

I reviewed one, albeit not by cutting it open: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIPFeItrmJl2ars

[@alisa9040]

You should totally cut a Coach bag apart. I have had a couple of bags from them, and they last amazingly well. Their prices are easily comparable to this briefcase.

[@mattallen2787]

Taking an educated guess that this could be a 'corrected grain' hide. Its much cheaper than top grain and given that price it seems to make sense to me. Love the video!

[@tripletdadplusone]

I really like this bag, seems to have a decent price. Any plans to review Marland leather? I have one and its holding up very well.

[@somethingwitty100]

This is a fantastic collab. Complementary experience and skillsets.

[@coastlife1790]

Have you considered deconstructing a Saddleback bag?

[@Stridewise]

fwiw I did a pretty good video comparing two: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYC2Y2atntOgiZo

[@jackjmaheriii]

Cutting things apart besides leather boots? That’s a pretty cool twist on the formula. Muck? Lacrosse? I hope he tries cutting apart some winter boots next!

[@ssiinnaann0086]

As a leather worker I can maybe ad my humble contribute about the lining. Good quality lining leather is very expressive, generally even more expensive than "regular" leather. Its also heavier than fabric and not very resistant to scratching, it's also more difficult to work with so it requires more skilled worker. But we can all agree that a nice lining leather is absolutely gorgeous so if the budget is not a concern leather is the best way to go. IMO the use of nylon fabric is justified if we consider the price, 600$ is a lot but not that much for a leather bag. They are also other things that can be improve like the attachment of the handles (the folded part can be sewn to the triangle instead of inside out), or by using solide pleated brass but that would make the bag way more expensive for something that 95% of the peoples won't notice.

[@pearlbubbles6885]

Have you reviewed Georgia Romanos shoes ?

[@alphaTrader.oo1]

Holly cow.. finally this definitely will help when we need a leather bag

[@nicholaschildress9519]

Would like to see the corcoran original jump boot and tanker boot cut open. Also cutting open more redwing boots like their loggers would be great. Great channel!

[@Chavez0518]

Is there any way you could do a work boot series? Safely toe and everything??

[@electrodk86]

You guys are awesome. Are u familiar with Harber London? You should definitely take a look there.

[@theoortcloud742]

Weston: I wish this support piece was made out of veg-tan leather Nick: Woah chill bro

[@unconditional_positive_regard]

Thank you gentlemen, this was very informative!

[@gennafer]

I think lining choice would depend on if you are looking for a bag to keep for a really long time or just a nice piece to use for awhile. If I was looking for really long term use to possibly hand down one day I would prefer leather lining. If this was just one of many that I used as the mood struck then I think nylon is fine especially since it's lighter and more easily cleaned. Only downfall I see in nylon is that it's plastic and if you're plastic adverse then canvas would be a better choice. Overall I think it's just a choice like the upholstery in your car and doesn't really diminish the value very much.

[@rowanrobinson]

I've had one for a couple of years in blue. Wish it was a bit longer though as it doesn't hold my work laptop

[@zlldaniel]

Agreed, can’t fit a 15” laptop which is pretty disappointing

[@carochan86]

What do you do with all the scraps from the projects?

[@landons2k907]

whats your thought on coach products

[@allanreardon]

Nice looking bag on the outside. I do see the benefit of the non leather interior, but a leather lining would look amazing.