Now I have 2 Main Street Forged belts. These are by far the best belts I have ever owned. I usually have to buy a new belt every 2 years because it has rotted (it literally falls apart). My first belt is 2 years old and in GREAT SHAPE. The only reason I got this belt was because my first wasn't black and I needed a black belt for work (dress code). So, are you willing to spend $25 every 2 years or $50 once for a USA made belt with a LIFETIME WARRANTY?