Wow, nice belt. Feels just as good as the other ratchet straps in my closet. The buckle feels heavy and well made. The spring-loaded ratchet is very smooth and quiet. I want to make sure this belt has teeth for gripping leather like my others and I was really excited that it did so I could mix and match belts and buckles. However, I made a mistake by doing this, I bought exactly my size (waist 32). The leather is a little shorter than I would like but it fits, I just wish there was more material to tuck into the loop on the buckle. The leather feels very soft and durable.