Review of straps

[rotan]

Wah! Don't see me so up lah. There are many STRAP KINGs lurking. I'm just a passionate collector

Dino

Very passionate....

[PamDino]

great pic!!!the king of straps had spoken...hehehehe

Wah! Don't see me so up lah. There are many STRAP KINGs lurking. I'm just a passionate collector

Dino

[rotan]

Dino your strap tok gong lah... No horse run...

[feilong108]

Python on Pam 87



Dino

great pic!!!the king of straps had spoken...hehehehe

[PamDino]

IMO I would love the python skin strap, dame trendy looking man with a PAM 88 knn no horse run

Python on Pam 87



Dino

[NaesHaes]

IMO I would love the python skin strap, dame trendy looking man with a PAM 88 knn no horse run

[rotan]

They should just be fine.... Great looking strap you chose!

[Valjean]

Took the plunge and went with the Heroic18 Crazy Horse because of the free strap promotion. Hope the H18's do not disappoint in terms of quality and comfort although much cheaper than the GSDs and Simonas!

Will post some photos of the new straps when they arrive. Can't wait.

[rotan]

Wah dnt knw straps also have so much to consider. Btw who is HKTAN? Is hr in this forum too?

Not really but I think he post on Paneristi...

[exxondus]

Wah dnt knw straps also have so much to consider. Btw who is HKTAN? Is hr in this forum too?

[Valjean]

Sharing some interesting straps with photos borrowed from the respective makers. Choices choices...

Peter Gunny
Beautiful leathers but super thick straps (6-7mm). Reasonable pricing.

Jancoux Full-Stitch


Niellaccio-Gunny


Le Cuir Brun Craque


Heroic18
Reasonable pricing plus giving away free ltd ed strap (dark brown calf with orange stitch) with USD100 purchase - quite tempting.

Italian Deep Vintage Tan


Crazy Horse


Greg Stevens
The original CH strapmaker? Nice but a bit pricey compared to the earlier straps.

Crazy Horse 2 with Antique Stitch


Simona
Too pricey for me at 190 euros per pop!

Bruno Allegrini

[Valjean]

Hi bro Destro22BT, thanks for your insights. I didn't know straps would shrink!

I'll look into your recommendations. Didn't know we had other local strapmakers besides JnS.

Thanks again.

In a way, that's a bummer, to be buying the straps without searching through the internet. For your PAM312, it'll look good with both a croc strap for a dressy feel or ruggedized vintage ammo strap.

Your assessment of strap properties are nonetheless correct, and like our bros mentioned, it's difficult to find a strap that satisfies all properties. Eventually, something's gotta give, unless you go for the premium strapmakers like ABP in Paris (S$Arm-and-Leg) or our local HKTAN.

One point you'd like to note is that straps tend to shrink over time, and the 24mm width will become 23.5mm (over time), exposing the lug screw. Usually this happens for porous straps, and I've even seen ferretti straps or Greg Stevens straps shrinking. So sometimes, Paneristi order their straps in 24.5mm/24.5mm to allow their straps to shrink to 24/24mm.

If you want sweat resistant straps, go for HKTAN, but he's got a notorious reputation for being late with his strap delivery, I've personally waited 3 months for my strap to arrive, but his quality is indeed topnotch.

Strap aging is a beautiful process that u'll want to go through with your 312 and strap.

My recommendations for you: HKTAN (ask for sweat resistant non-porous hypoallergenic strap lining), Simona (gd quality), Peter Gunny straps (beautifully done! you must see it in person to believe!)

[Destro22BT]

In a way, that's a bummer, to be buying the straps without searching through the internet. For your PAM312, it'll look good with both a croc strap for a dressy feel or ruggedized vintage ammo strap.

Your assessment of strap properties are nonetheless correct, and like our bros mentioned, it's difficult to find a strap that satisfies all properties. Eventually, something's gotta give, unless you go for the premium strapmakers like ABP in Paris (S$Arm-and-Leg) or our local HKTAN.

One point you'd like to note is that straps tend to shrink over time, and the 24mm width will become 23.5mm (over time), exposing the lug screw. Usually this happens for porous straps, and I've even seen ferretti straps or Greg Stevens straps shrinking. So sometimes, Paneristi order their straps in 24.5mm/24.5mm to allow their straps to shrink to 24/24mm.

If you want sweat resistant straps, go for HKTAN, but he's got a notorious reputation for being late with his strap delivery, I've personally waited 3 months for my strap to arrive, but his quality is indeed topnotch.

Strap aging is a beautiful process that u'll want to go through with your 312 and strap.

My recommendations for you: HKTAN (ask for sweat resistant non-porous hypoallergenic strap lining), Simona (gd quality), Peter Gunny straps (beautifully done! you must see it in person to believe!)

[Valjean]

After looking around a bit, I'm shortlisting the Heroic18 straps for consideration, either the new Crazy Horse or the Deep Vintage Tan (both under Poseidon collection).

Anyone with H18 Poseidon straps care to comment on quality and wearability? Photos would be great too!

JnS' Antiquas also looks quite good, but quite more expensive than H18's even.

[exxondus]

wah thanks everyone, looks like i don buy something also cannot...damn....homage here i come!!