Why I Will Never Purchase Another Wallet From Saddleback Leather Again

This Large Bifold wallet from Saddleback Leather lasted for 15 years. I have never had a wallet last anywhere near this long. I am really hard on my EDC items. I own a lot of items from SBL and I know how durable they are. But when they do not live up to expectations, it’s reassuring to know that they stand behind their lifetime warranty. They are expensive for a very good reason. Buy once, cry once.

[@Leathercrafters]

You had me confused at first, I was like, " what does he expect after 15 years of hard use?"

[@bettersteps]

This is the most accurate/inaccurate title for a video.
It's almost like click-bait but it is absolutely not click-bait.
I love all my Saddleback products.

[@The_Lincoln_Penny]

@@bettersteps My family loves our Saddlebqck products as well. We own 40+ SBL items.

[@bettersteps]

@@The_Lincoln_Penny One time expensive purchase that lasts (almost) forever. I'll keep on buying.

[@pepleatherlab3872]

The edges aren't finished. Notice how fluffy the edges are? That's bad news. Advice: Order a finishing agent called Tokonole (cream) and a wood slicker. They can be found at Tandy Leather, Buckleguy or Rocky Mountain leather supply ($20+.) Apply the cream along the edges then rub briskly with burnisher (or canvas cloth.) The edge will get shiny, but it will be protected. Leather is flesh and it's prone to the same kinds of hazards when damp or wet (sweat.) Burnishing will prevent moisture from softening the leather beneath the stitching, which is what caused the separation in your old wallet. (Poly nylon thread is stronger than wet/moist leather and will slice through it easily under the consistent pressure of being sat on. Like cutting a wet hand on fishing line.)

[@northernpomeranian]

The edges will burnish naturally, burnished or not it will happen to any wallet. Ashland or even popov will be like this.
The guy in the video appreciates saddleback wallet more than anyone.

[@pepleatherlab3872]

@@northernpomeranian I think you missed the point, which is to burnish edges to make them 'less' vulnerable to damage. Will the leather take damage before ten years have passed and the leather burnishes naturally? Highly likely. The craftsman should burnish edges as part of the completion process before it leaves the table. The first day the customer has the product the edges should be finished. Otherwise the craftsman has done the customer a disservice. It's like selling a new car without glaze paint protection and the car starts to rust within months. A leather product should be in it's 'material' prime on day one.