Bucklebox

Bucklebox: Handmade Leather Belts and Buckles from Newcastle

Bucklebox is a British business that has been making leather belts and supplying belt buckles since 2005. Based in the North East of England, the company produces its belts in-house using full grain leather cut directly from the hide. Its catalogue combines a large choice of buckles with a range of belts, bolo ties and related accessories, and it sells online with delivery to UK addresses and worldwide.

Belts made on site

The belt range is organised by leather type and fitting. Snap-fit leather belts are offered in widths including 30mm, 35mm and 38mm, with colours such as brown, white, black, chocolate, red and purple. These belts are designed so that one belt can be interchanged with different buckles, avoiding the need to buy extra belts. The range also includes Italian leather belts in black and tan, some with an optional stainless steel buckle and Chicago screw fitting, and the company notes that this leather develops a patina over time. Buffalo hide belts are available in dark brown and black, 38mm wide, and embossed full grain leather belts feature designs such as a Celtic dragon, an eagle and mountain motif, and card suits. Other categories listed include English bridle leather belts, distressed leather belts, and Santa belts and buckles.

Buckles for many themes

Bucklebox stocks a wide assortment of belt buckles, organised into dozens of thematic categories. These include aircraft, American, ancient and medieval, astrology and zodiac, bands and artists, biker and motorcycle, birds, cats and dogs, Celtic and runic, country and western, computer games, Elvis Presley, flags, gambling, gold and silver plated, guns, Harley Davidson, horses, kilt, Masonic, marine, military, mindfulness, music, myth and fantasy, novelty, pagan, patriotic, plain formal, punk and gothic, religion, rock n roll, saddlery, sports, steam punk, superhero, tattoo, trades and professions, vehicles, Viking, wild animals and Wrangler. The site also lists custom buckles, personalised speciality buckles, blank buckles and sale items. Individual buckle listings include designs such as dog breeds, tarot cards, a computer gamer, a speedometer, a mountain bike and a firefighter, among many others.

Custom and personalised options

Customers can upload their own design for a custom buckle. A personalised design-your-own belt buckle service allows a picture, image or text, or a combination of these, to be added to a buckle. Personalised custom bolo neck ties are also available. The site provides a dedicated section for custom belts, mentioning themes such as Santa and pirate.

Bolo ties and western styles

Beyond belts and buckles, Bucklebox sells bolo ties, including personalised custom bolo neck ties, and western belts. The catalogue also has a section for embossed belts.

Badges and accessories

The accessories range includes keyring fobs, O-rings, belt loops, buckle display stands, carabiner hooks for keys, Chicago screws, press studs, Sam Brown and screw button studs, and trigger hooks. Pin badges are grouped into categories such as Africa, alien, bands and artists, bulldog, cartoon, pendants, Rasta and skull.

Ordering and delivery

Orders are placed through the online shop, which displays prices in GBP, EUR and USD. UK delivery is charged at £3.95 on all orders. The company states that it delivers worldwide. Payment is described as secure, and a satisfaction guarantee allows returns if the customer is not happy with the purchase.

Workshop and contact

Bucklebox operates from 5 The Green, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 4QB. The business can be reached by telephone on 0333 050 0762 or by email at sales@bucklebox.co.uk.