Hank's Clothing; Amish Belts

[Don 73]

Has anyone heard of this brand? They are supposed to be designed specifically for CCW and are made from a single piece of thick leather. I might be getting one since, so far, they are the only ones to offer a belt in my size (think Santa Claus, but without the beard or jolly demeanor).

 

[tcook90]

That's the belt I wear. Very sturdy, no flex, handles the weight of the gun very well. It's the first and only CCW belt I have, so no comparisons to other makers, but it works for me.

 

[Watchdog]

They look just like Bullhide Belts to me, but without all the options offered by Bullhide.

 

[wialco]

Hank's

I knew Hank for a number of years before he passed and his four kids who have been running the business for 20 years or more. I can't speak to this particular belt, having not owned one, but Hanks has always carried top of the line goods and stood behind what they sell. I now live nearly 1000 miles away and still do business with them.

Bill

 

[JeffF64]

This was also the first ccw belt i purchased, bought both black and brown and they work fine for me and the price was right.

 

[just for fun]

They look just like Bullhide Belts to me, but without all the options offered by Bullhide.

I've had my bulhide Belt for about a month. Ordered basic brown belt. Very pleased with this product. Holster support is outstanding. (I.E. holster does not "sag" away from body due to gun weight and belt flex!)

 

[BrisketBBQ]

Has anyone heard of this brand? They are supposed to be designed specifically for CCW and are made from a single piece of thick leather. I might be getting one since, so far, they are the only ones to offer a belt in my size

Hank's appear to be quality belts though many of the custom leather holster makers will produce double-layer gun belts in larger sizes. Ken Null, Kelly Leather, Milt Sparks and Aker Leather are four I've had personal experience with over the years.

 

[4011]

Snubbyfan will make you a belt that is a fine dress belt and a fine carry belt.

 

[Ranger514]

Snubbyfan will make you a belt that is a fine dress belt and a fine carry belt.

Nice looking Ranger style belt.

 

[Jakpro]

I have a Hank's Amish belt that I use regularly. I love it and it still looks like new. It does not sag and it is not too thick for any of my holsters. I recommend them highly!

I have a custom made belt that is beautiful and is stiff. I love it, but it is too thick for several holsters.

I also have a Wilderness Tactical Instructor's Belt 5 stitch that works great.

I am also a "large sized man" and I have found that many makers will make larger sizes even when they are not listed--albeit at a larger cost. Just ask.

 

[Watchdog]

I have a custom made belt that is beautiful and is stiff. I love it, but it is too thick for several holsters.

I had that experience once, and I learned my (expensive) lesson. From then on, with a few exceptions made for generic belts and holsters, whenever I had a custom belt made, I had a custom holster made at the same time, insuring that they were compatible.

 

[gunfighter48]

I made concealed carry belts for about 1.5 years. They were two pieces of 1/8" leather glued and sewed together. It took 2 years before they would bend enough to be comfortable to sit in a recliner without undoing the buckle!! The Amish belts are made of one piece of 1/4" leather and they are very well make. They are also very reasonably priced. I bought one of the Gunner Eagle patterned belts and it does a excellent job for concealed carry. Try one you'll like it!!!

 

[chief38]

I went on Hanks website and they look attractive for the price. The problem I have always had with Cowhide is that no matter how stiff they start off, they get soft and too pliable with daily use. To effectively stiffen up Cowhide you need to double it up which then creates a very thick belt - and eventually still softens.

For the last 11 years I have used a Kramer Leather Horsehide Gun-belt (as well as his Horsehide holster and ammo pouch) and it is still as stiff as the day I got it. I am not kidding - Horsehide (or at least his Horsehide) leather just seems to retain it's rigidity much better and much longer than Cowhide. To be honest I never really thought the actual results would live up to the hype, but it's really so.

 

[HCH]

Hank's also sells double layer belts. There is a reason for this.

 

[Don 73]

Hank's also sells double layer belts. There is a reason for this.

OK, I'm stupid, what's the reason?

 

[gunfighter48]

I've had my Amish belt for over two years now. It has softened some but works just great with my Colt LW Commander in a VM II IWB or a Crossbreed IWB. There's a big difference in a belt that softens up some and one that folds over. The Amish belts don't fold over, at least after two years of daily use!!

 

[HCH]

OK, I'm stupid, what's the reason?

There's no way a single ply belt will be as stiff as a glued, dual layer belt and single layer belts can roll over if you have a less than perfect physique.
Not saying a mono ply won't work for some people, but I believe the dual ply is a better belt.
Hanks does have a 20 year warranty on their dual layer belts.

 

[gunfighter48]

There's no way a single ply belt will be as stiff as a glued, dual layer belt and single layer belts can roll over if you have a less than perfect physique.
Not saying a mono ply won't work for some people, but I believe the dual ply is a better belt.
Hanks does have a 20 year warranty on their dual layer belts.

I'm 5'8" and 250lbs not exactly perfect physique!!!! I agree that double ply belts will be stiffer for longer. That's what I made for over 1.5 years. But For The Price, the Amish single ply belts do an excellent job. That's all I'm saying!