I had a handmade leather belt that lasted almost 20 years. It was very difficult for me to find a belt that would match this level of reliability. This belt meets or exceeds almost every expectation. There are only two small improvements I would make: 1. The hand strap is held together with a single brass clip. This brace broke after 1 week. Since then I've been able to sew the holder myself, but that seems to be an oversight given the quality of the rest of the strap. 2. The buckle is too big for my liking and the corners are still a bit sharp. I replaced it with a solid buckle from my previous belt. Improvements aside, this is a great belt and I expect it will last the rest of my life.