An over-engineered leather satchel
I’ve been the wife of an engineer for 22 years now. When I read the website description on Saddleback Leather’s page, over-engineered, I know what they mean by that. It was my engineer husband who introduced me to Saddleback purses several years ago.
He sent me a picture of the purse he planned to get me for Christmas, along with a video. The footage showed a Saddleback purse being stepped on by an elephant, and emerging unscathed. Now, I’m the writer in the family so I went to “The Saddleback Story” link on the website, because I’m a sucker for a good story. In my world, we often say “Facts tell, stories sell,” and it’s true. One leaves a big impact on my husband, the other on me.
While volunteering as an English teacher in South Mexico, Dave wanted a bag of his own.
I walked into a little leather shop and met a fellow working leather in the back. I asked him if he could make me a bag if I were to draw it out. I told him that I wanted it to be made so well that my grandkids would fight over it while I was still warm in the grave. He said “Si” and I said “Bueno” and that’s how it all started. God directed me to the perfect bag that didn’t even exist yet.
Over the years, we’ve gotten several Saddleback Leather purses (it was our young daughter’s first purse), a couple wallets, two Bible covers, a tote (this one is from their ministry focused line, Love 41, and now, the Leather Travel Satchel, for the girl who never leaves home without a book. I plan to carry mine as a crossbody bag. You can buy your own here.
Dimensions
- 7” x 9.5’ x 3.25”
- Back Pocket: 7’ x 7”
- Strap Length: 49”- 65”
- Weight: 1.4 lbs
Details
- Full Grain Leather
- Detachable Strap
- Back Pocket
- Pigskin Lining
- Custom Stainless Steel Hardware
- comes in Dark Coffee Brown or Tobacco (shown)
Saddleback quality has never wavered over the years. This bag isn’t an add-on purchase, it’s an investment in a luxury leather bag that comes with a 100-year warranty (even if an elephant stomps on it). The more you break this bag in, the more you’ll appreciate it. That’s been my experience. What a gift!
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