{"product_id":"creased-sardine-belt","title":"Creased Sardine Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is our sardine belt, quite possibly the only sardine-printed belt on the market. In the summer of 2025 I tried tinned fish for the first time, and my eyes were opened. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur 'deen belts start out life as a blank of Baker's natural oak bark bridle, possibly the most indestructible-yet-supple leather on the face of the earth. Seriously! The sardines are hand printed to the belt using rubber stamps and archival inks, which effectively functions as a tattoo -- those suckers are locked in and the only way the design will disappear is if you take some sandpaper to the belt and literally abrade it off. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter our proprietary sardinification process I then feed the belt blank and belt loop keeper through my Weaver creaser embosser machine, which creates those gorgeous creases pictured in the image. It's a big red hand cranked-machine and it is SO satisfying to use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe belt edges go through my two stage burnishing process: I burnish with distilled water and a canvas cloth, and then it gets a second pass with beeswax. The result is a really gorgeous edge. The belt loop keeper is creased as well, and hand sewn for a much more secure closure (compared to brass staples which can fatigue over time). At the belt end are five oblong holes, which are much easier to cinch up compared to the round ones you're likely familiar with.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis leather is a patina MONSTER. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck out my sizing chart at the end of this gallery for a comprehensive guide on how to size. Measuring one of your existing belts will yield the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harker Leatherworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50756730257648,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6011\/1344\/files\/IMG_7032_jpg.webp?v=1794339508","url":"https:\/\/harkerleatherworks.com\/products\/creased-sardine-belt","provider":"Harker Leatherworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}