Quick update on The Leather Shop's Business Briefcase 2!!!
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2017
- Hey everybody If you like what you see but don't want to do-it-yourself, the guys at The Leather Shop can artistically pre-age the appearance of this bag for you!!! www.theleathershop.com/bag/bu...
That's beautiful! Enjoy...and please continue the updates, because each aspect of the transition is interesting.
Wow, I didn't expect it to age so quickly! Great color!
Great review the color is looking great now. That natural color it came with was not attractive. I am glad to hear that they can customize the size. Thanks for the great review again. It would be great to see an one year update.
James I just bought this bag largely on your great review. I was wondering do you have a video showing the process you used to jumpstart the aging process to this bag and getting that nice color?
Awesome.
Great info; thanksJim. My 14.5" bag is supposed to arrive this Wednesday. I want to use the alcohol and the Obenouf's. I'll let you know how it goes and will post some pictures.
carldmd48 please do!
James, can you please share what type of oil you used? Or even better do a video outlining different oils and their effects? Thanks!
Hi Jim! I love your videos and just noticed this update. I bought the Heirloom Messenger in an XS and natural veg tan, slightly darkened. I love everything about it except the sealant/glaze because it kind of looks cracked in any spots that have bent. Did you have to dilute the alcohol before applying? I want to remove it, but just wanna make sure I do it correctly.
Suzy Marnell hi Suzy, the coating will wear off with use. If you want to remove it more quickly use rubbing alcohol full strength. It will take some effort to dissolve it and wipe it away. You will then want to condition it with oil. You might rub some color off o you’ll want to try it first in an inconspicuous place first.
Another update pls.
I like it better dark.
What sealant does the leather shop use to keep the original color as long as possible?
James, love your videos. Any chance you can give us a video update on this bag now that it has aged for a year?
Rodney Clemmer the bag has held up wonderfully and looked beautiful but I have just recently sold it to make way for new products to review. Thanks for asking Rodney, it’s one of the best out there!
@@JamesCrane i was going to ask the same! It's a beautiful bag. The 2 buckles to get in it might make me batty, tho
I am contacting the leather shop to see if they can add backpack system and a luggage strap to this bag.
It's quite remarkable how you transform the look, color, and feel of leather Jim. Question, Ken at the leather shop offers a Russet color that seems a shade darker than the one you created, why didn't you get that darker color to begin with?
Great follow up review Jim.
RiskMgr thank you for the question. I didn't order the Russet color because I wanted the bag to develop a natural patina, with all the natural characteristics that develop with it from actual use.
Hey James, in terms of roominess (depth), how would you say your Business Briefcase 2 compares to your Heirloom Messenger? I'm considering one for myself assuming I'd get a bit more space with the Brief. I have the Heirloom with 1/2" additional depth (6.5"), but I think I'm needing another 1" or 2" for carry with larger loads and this Briefcase may or may not do it for me. I like that it has adjustable straps on the outsides for lighter loads.
athletejmv I have a standard Business Briefcase II which is designed to expand out to 8” if you let out the straps. It has much more room than my Heirloom Messenger, which is also a standard size. My Heirloom is not adjustable for depth like the Business Briefcase II is.
Sounds good and I appreciate the helpful response. Thanks James.
Hi Jim
I was just curious if you intend to knead the leather on this bag to soften it, similar to the treatment you gave the RJL Ltd bag. I've really enjoyed the extra flexibility I've gotten out of my Filson original leather briefcase once I kneaded it, and this bag is double-gusseted as well. Just curious is all.
Hi John, no I don’t plan to knead the leather on this bag. It’s a gusseted bag but it is not so stiff as to be unfriendly to use as is. I’m just going to let it age naturally at this point. Like you, I really enjoy the flexibility of the RJL bag now, makes a big difference!
Who made your "long wallet"? I am looking for a travel wallet. If you had to choose: this bag, or Norman Cohn's mailbag? Different styles, I know.
The long wallet is made by Bexar Goods. www.bexargoods.com/collections/wallet-cases/products/classic-long-wallet-buck-brown
Please give an update on the finish, I’d like to know the process to remove the sealer and oil application. That sealer seems to be pretty durable. Having a time getting it off!!
Hello, I used rubbing alcohol to remove the coating. It took me approximately 1 hour to accomplish.
@@JamesCrane I just got the Heirloom 2, it wasn’t what I expected (color wise). I gave it a good rub down with alcohol, but it doesn’t seem to look like it’s removing much. Most leathers would appear to soak in water if I rubbed someone. It still doesn’t show darkness if I put water on it. I ordered the oil today and I tend to let it sunbathe for the next 2 days.
Time for an update?
What kind of padding is used on the underside of the shoulder pad? Is it a type of wool?
Yes it's a thick wool felt padding.
Great review! I noticed that you stopped updating on this bag. Are you still using it? When you expand the bag, does each compartment expand into 4’’? Asking because I have a mirrorless camera that’s about 4’’ in depth, wonder if it’ll fit. Thanks.
No Gene, the bags compartments do not expand out to 4 inches each. They do expand out if you adjust the cinch straps, but a 4" camera would be a tight fit.
@@genegao6988 Maybe at the bottom of the bag it could expand, but the top cinch strap will not expand out that much unless you leave them unbuckled which would look strange.
@@genegao6988 It's not too heavy for me, as far as taking it on a 5 mile hike, I doubt I would carry a briefcase that far. I always use a small nylon backpack on long hikes. I don't like having to cross body a briefcase that long, they are always flopping from one side to the other...drives me crazy.
James Crane I got reply from them saying my 4’’ wide camera won’t fit, but they can customize it for me for some fee. Thought this info is useful for people who are in the same position with me.
Hi! Are you still using this bag? How has it been holding up? I'm wondering if the new MacBook Pro 16" (which is about 14" across) would fit in that rear gusset? Hope to have another updates on the bag if you could!
I no longer have the bag. A 14" across laptop would fit in this bag, but it would be a little tight at first. Thanks for the question.
Hi James, will this bag hold a 15" macbook pro? You mentioned a 13" but I was curious about a 15"...
Conor Aberle The useable width of the laptop pocket is 14.25 inches. So I’m not sure, but it doesn’t sound like it will.
Thanks for the reply! Also...i'm not in anyway affiliated with this company...not even a customer (yet) but they look like they create a hybrid of this and the k & h bag. Local company (to me) in Indianapolis. Howl & Hyde. Just thought you would be interested...thanks for your reviews! www.howlandhidesupply.com/
Hi Jim, from your experience handling the heirloom messenger 2 vs the business briefcase 2, which one do you prefer? I like both but can only afford one.
Personally, I prefer the Heirloom Messenger. I prefer a messenger type bag to a briefcase type bag, but that's just my opinion.
@@JamesCrane thank you!
Are all the rivets solid brass, or are they double-capped brass rivets with hollow posts?
They are not your typical double cap rivets, they are very heavy duty thick rivets. These are not the kind of rivets you can get at Tandy Leather or other online leather craft suppliers... I'm not sure where they get these, but they are pretty nice looking industrial grade rivets.
@@JamesCrane Thanks for your replies. I've contacted TheLeatherShop.com and will offer to buy the Heirloom Messenger Bag if they will also turn me on to their rivet supplier. It is very difficult to find industrial-strength double-capped brass rivets that can be trusted. Because of this, I usually opt for solid-brass Chicago screws, which are nice but for the slotted back.
@@pequodexpress I agree, the strongest bond is the Chicago screw, but they are not very pretty. I also like the Copper burr rivets too, but they are very rustic and not always appropriate.
At 01:36 you say, "I removed that sealant." How exactly did you do that?
Kenneth Nied I removed the sealant with rubbing alcohol and a clean cloth.
Thanks, Jim. That should be readily available.
Can you share a link for all the items in your bag? Great Video!!!!
www.bexargoods.com/collections/wallet-cases/products/classic-long-wallet-buck-brown?variant=47647954900 , www.bexargoods.com/collections/wallet-cases/products/field-notes-wallet-journal?variant=47647954900 , www.masconleather.com/home/ , www.etsy.com/listing/179973891/natural-hermann-oak-leather-sunglasses?ref=shop_home_active_44 , www.theleathershop.com/wallet/card-holder-wallet-espresso.html , www.chicagocomb.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html , coronadoleather.com/collections/accessories/products/americana-utility-case-am294 , www.zippo.com/collections/accessories/products/brown-lighter-pouch-clip?variant=28388277953 , countycomm.com/collections/aaa-flashlights/products/copper-maratac-aaa-flashlight-rev-3 , www.spacepen.com/375gclcartidgespacepen.aspx , www.ebay.com/itm/FILSON-Horween-Leather-Notebook-Cover-Dark-Brown-NEW-/152549563583?hash=item2384a99cbf:g:RncAAOSwlMFZGeJp , www.leatherman.com/multi-tools?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhr6C18Gt1gIVk7bACh0o5QLnEAAYASAAEgJC-_D_BwE , www.theleathershop.com/bag/business-briefcase-2-natural.html/
Thank you!!! Great views!!!
Jim, where do you get your fishhook key holders?
May I ask why you no longer felt this bag has a place in your collection? You mentioned in a recent video that you no longer have this bag…. Really curious as I want to buy this and really enjoyed your review of this bag
I gave this bag to a visiting relative a few years ago. It’s a fantastic bag, I kind of wish I had never given it away!
@@JamesCrane thank you very much for the reply, Mr. Crane
@@JamesCrane do you still recommended the undyed, natural raw version ... without sealant? How dark did it get?
@@larrymarso4492 by all means I would recommend the natural version without the sealant. It turned a dark honey brown color.
As cool as it is, I can't stand the front look of it. With all the stitches and rivets, it does not look very pleasing to my eyes unfortunately.
You must be carrying 50 lbs of leather with all that. If I use a bag, I don't carry all that extra "protection." Leather is HEAVY...