John your skill and speed are something to behold - all workers could learn a lesson in efficiency, and that working fast is what working hard truly is. How you built that company back up (your story about the xwife taking, and starting over etc) is really inspiring. A great no BS company.
As someone who sews on an industrial machine John, I'm blown away by your speed, it would probably take me an hour plus and it wouldnt look as nice. I love watching these sewing vids. Thanks
Love these videos, every time Im being lazy after work and I see one of these videos im back doing my side work in minutes! Instant motivation and love seeing your awesome shop. Have a great week John!
Thanks John for pulling the order on my belt and rushing it. Just got it on friday. Bet your ass I'll be telling all my friends and family. It's exactly what I was looking for man.
+ptriq I like that idea - a lot actually. I know John has an affinity for watches - so do I, just not as many or as much as him, my Rolex stainless sub is the max I can likely every go. But I do have some Gshocks and a couple Luminox I'd like to get new or better straps for, and SOE stuff is always tough as hell. I'd buy whatever he came up with in that regard.
Could you please do a video explaining how to melt the corners on the belt I have a D-ring belt that poles my side fat. Thanks in advance you're the best
After watching just how much effort and time that goes into making a single belt, you fuckers out there better not bitch about wait times. I'm going to order one of these tomorrow. That is one awesome looking belt.
Takes 15 minutes to physically put together but 30 years of experience to design it make it and build the company that produces it I don't understand why people who want to buy once cry once always wind up crying over the price of well made products
Should set up a type of roller pole guide with a brake on end for rolling out fabric. Then have it square to the table with guillotine arm similar to paper cutter at end of table for re-squaring up fabric.
It took me 3 days to make mine as I sewed it with an awl . I would say to people who say it only takes 15 min to make . Well go spend a few grand on a sewing machine and equipment and then you can make your belt in 15 min . only that belt would cost them thousands .
Fuck folks who think something has to take forever to be worth something. I work forna plumbing supply and folks always come in and say that they got pissed at their plumber for charging 800 bucks for the 30 minutes to change their water heater. It's not how long it takes, it's the ability to do the job. They change them so fast because they've done enough of them to have a fluidity to it.
+9milnoob $800.00 is very cheap down here in Louisiana its $ 1,350 - $1,450 depending if its gas or electric . But you are right if every thing goes smooth we're done in about 1/2 - 1-1/2 depending on how long it takes to drain the old one .
+John Willis I hate even asking and being that "what you wearing guy" but how do you like them. I have had my eye on them for being a good durable jean.
+Ryan Mattice I've got the same trousers in the same colour and also the dark blue. I'm a tall, lanky fella and the fit is really good. They look to have a pre-articulated cut at the knee so are geared toward a bit of action. One of the knees and a rivet on a back pocket blew out pretty quick though. The olive colour looks like it is the perfect average of all the colours in multicam, it matches really well.
+Ryan Mattice The other thing is that the colour is only on the outer side of the fabric, like denim, which means they develop a nice patina after a bit of wear, down side is that a smart phone will leave a hell of a rectangle wear mark on the front of the pocket.
Please tell me that shirt is meant ironically... the upper font is imitating Devanagari, the script for writing Sanskrit and several other languages, originating from India, its people being Hindu who have nothing to do with Jihad or Islam. If meant as an inside joke okay, but if not the joke's on you :D
0:32 and of course I've seen the shirt before, there's plenty of online stores that sell it. You can be mad all you want, but associating Hindu writing with Islam/terrorism is the equivalent of liberals talking about "assault weapons" and just pure nonsense. I think people concerned with combating terrorism should be capable of recognizing Arab writing, which is an Abjad (consonants only) written from right to left and not confuse it with an Abugida (syllables) such as Devanagari, which also comes from a completely different culture. I think someone just had a lazy day and was googling for some "oriental" font to make his shirt.
+Joe Thacker exactly. Time is money so your not paying for the belt really, your paying for the 30 years it took John to perfect that belt. Like kydex guys. Most guys start off and think they have a great product and then 10 years down the road when they are still making holsters they look back on those first few holsters and think "good god and I actually thought it was a good product at the time"
Not only that, which is priceless in itself. but material cost. The buckle. The belt itself. The thread. The Velcro. The cordura in this case for the wrapped belt.
You can't buy, hand made quality stuff like SOE. Quality like this has fallen by the wayside. I am a fan 4L. It's odd people will walk into a Polo store and drop $200 on a belt just for a logo, not even close to the quality and people complain about $80. Wtf?
John your skill and speed are something to behold - all workers could learn a lesson in efficiency, and that working fast is what working hard truly is. How you built that company back up (your story about the xwife taking, and starting over etc) is really inspiring.
A great no BS company.
As someone who sews on an industrial machine John, I'm blown away by your speed, it would probably take me an hour plus and it wouldnt look as nice. I love watching these sewing vids. Thanks
Love these videos, every time Im being lazy after work and I see one of these videos im back doing my side work in minutes! Instant motivation and love seeing your awesome shop. Have a great week John!
Thanks John for pulling the order on my belt and rushing it. Just got it on friday. Bet your ass I'll be telling all my friends and family. It's exactly what I was looking for man.
dude is a master of badassery, just recieved my 1st edc and i absolutely love it..i hope to 1 day get a wrapped.
200 bucks but it's worth it. Takes as much labor as making 3 regular edc belts.
I just ordered one last night can't wait to get it. You guys are the best. Keep kickin ass.
Thank you for having the best product and being the most genuine in the business.
Have you guys ever thought of making stay on spotting scope cases and binocular cases with a harness ?
Brilliant so good to see a true craftsman at his trade, just made my mind up to buy a belt and a few other things.
This is a true master craftsmen. Watch and learn.
hey John, have you ever thought of making watch straps out of your scraps?
+ptriq I like that idea - a lot actually. I know John has an affinity for watches - so do I, just not as many or as much as him, my Rolex stainless sub is the max I can likely every go. But I do have some Gshocks and a couple Luminox I'd like to get new or better straps for, and SOE stuff is always tough as hell. I'd buy whatever he came up with in that regard.
Damn a watch strap with a tiny little cobra buckle lol
Ryan Silveira shut up and take my money.
Could you please do a video explaining how to melt the corners on the belt I have a D-ring belt that poles my side fat. Thanks in advance you're the best
Is the smoke from the friction from the needle and cordura? I need to get one of those wrapped edc's. I wish my cobra belt was as stiff as that one
still saving for one of those wrapped belts. looks awesome.
After watching just how much effort and time that goes into making a single belt, you fuckers out there better not bitch about wait times. I'm going to order one of these tomorrow. That is one awesome looking belt.
I'm liking this Multicam black more and more by the minute
Takes 15 minutes to physically put together but 30 years of experience to design it make it and build the company that produces it I don't understand why people who want to buy once cry once always wind up crying over the price of well made products
Camo looks sharp. Have you ever thought of making a leather belt with the cobra buckle, Mr. Willis. I think that would look pretty nice.
Watching the master at work
Beautiful work to see thank you for the video.
Did I hear that right? 2 inch cobra belt? You might as well take my money now. That will make three SOE belts for me. One edc, and two duty belts.
That's amazing. ..it looks great...
Anybody know why lance, Pablo and Heather aren't around anymore? Mad skills by the way, John.
Should set up a type of roller pole guide with a brake on end for rolling out fabric. Then have it square to the table with guillotine arm similar to paper cutter at end of table for re-squaring up fabric.
Nothing like watching an expert practicing their craft. Nobody builds a better belt for EDC, mine is holding up my pants and my Glock as I type this.
awesome belt. I will be buying one.
I wasn't able to watch the videos for a while, what happened to lance and collin?
John making it look easy. I have 3 belts from soe, fucking top notch.
That sewing machine is a beast BRRRRT BRRRRT
yall should make camden mafia karate belts that are black with red thread. That would make for an awesome picture lol
that belts pretty dope.
Is that Colin behind the camera?
+Kevin Martin What happened there?.......
+Kevin Martin It's the new kid Dakota
It did sound like him somewhat, I was wondering the same .
It took me 3 days to make mine as I sewed it with an awl . I would say to people who say it only takes 15 min to make . Well go spend a few grand on a sewing machine and equipment and then you can make your belt in 15 min . only that belt would cost them thousands .
I will buy one in multicam black when they're up on the site. I would also like one in tropic. Please take my money?
I think he said in a past video that you order multi cam, but put in the notes that you want multi cam black.
Dang, didn't realize the needle got that hot from the friction. Crazy
Fuck folks who think something has to take forever to be worth something. I work forna plumbing supply and folks always come in and say that they got pissed at their plumber for charging 800 bucks for the 30 minutes to change their water heater. It's not how long it takes, it's the ability to do the job. They change them so fast because they've done enough of them to have a fluidity to it.
give them a torch and some solder, let them char their dry wall, then quote them the price.
+9milnoob $800.00 is very cheap down here in Louisiana its $ 1,350 - $1,450 depending if its gas or electric . But you are right if every thing goes smooth we're done in about 1/2 - 1-1/2 depending on how long it takes to drain the old one .
hes so god damn good!
Completely sick
what a cool skill set to have man, I'll be buying some shit from you guys for sure.
John Willis I'm about to move that one from colorado to tennessee, I'm getting the family out of denver.
You must go through a lot of needles 😳
It's one unicorn that I would love to wear..
*****s what kind of pants are those?
+John Willis I hate even asking and being that "what you wearing guy" but how do you like them. I have had my eye on them for being a good durable jean.
Ryan Mattice if Johns wearing them i have a feeling there high quality
+Ryan Mattice I've got the same trousers in the same colour and also the dark blue. I'm a tall, lanky fella and the fit is really good. They look to have a pre-articulated cut at the knee so are geared toward a bit of action. One of the knees and a rivet on a back pocket blew out pretty quick though. The olive colour looks like it is the perfect average of all the colours in multicam, it matches really well.
+Ryan Mattice The other thing is that the colour is only on the outer side of the fabric, like denim, which means they develop a nice patina after a bit of wear, down side is that a smart phone will leave a hell of a rectangle wear mark on the front of the pocket.
They look like Kuhl Rydr pants
6 years later I doubt any of you will read this, but fuck it 🤷
Need 1 of those in my life or 3
Is that a butterfly knife I hear? How did I know that?
‘Cause he’s OG Willis.
Please tell me that shirt is meant ironically... the upper font is imitating Devanagari, the script for writing Sanskrit and several other languages, originating from India, its people being Hindu who have nothing to do with Jihad or Islam. If meant as an inside joke okay, but if not the joke's on you :D
Pointing it out here should suffice I'd say and it makes for a great gauge to check people's education, too. Might get one of these myself :D
0:32 and of course I've seen the shirt before, there's plenty of online stores that sell it. You can be mad all you want, but associating Hindu writing with Islam/terrorism is the equivalent of liberals talking about "assault weapons" and just pure nonsense. I think people concerned with combating terrorism should be capable of recognizing Arab writing, which is an Abjad (consonants only) written from right to left and not confuse it with an Abugida (syllables) such as Devanagari, which also comes from a completely different culture. I think someone just had a lazy day and was googling for some "oriental" font to make his shirt.
No problem, been a fan of yours and Yeager for years. Glad I could help you out :)
cool vid
all I got to say is THANK GOD belts weren't like this when I was growing up in the 80's. My @ss would still be hurting.
it may take 15-20 minutes to make one but you need to have the knowledge and skills. that's what we're paying for. $OE
+Joe Thacker exactly. Time is money so your not paying for the belt really, your paying for the 30 years it took John to perfect that belt. Like kydex guys. Most guys start off and think they have a great product and then 10 years down the road when they are still making holsters they look back on those first few holsters and think "good god and I actually thought it was a good product at the time"
Not only that, which is priceless in itself. but material cost. The buckle. The belt itself. The thread. The Velcro. The cordura in this case for the wrapped belt.
Every cool!
dope as fuck
if you can't figure out how to put on an SOE belt... don't buy one... you're just going to choke on it anyway...
damn right
And with out saying, they are not for rectal use.
You can't buy, hand made quality stuff like SOE. Quality like this has fallen by the wayside. I am a fan 4L. It's odd people will walk into a Polo store and drop $200 on a belt just for a logo, not even close to the quality and people complain about $80. Wtf?
Order number 49919, 27 weeks and counting
hot damn i want that
Fucking BAD ASS!
btw I'm a 32....
Did I hear that right? 2 inch cobra belt? You might as well take my money now. That will make three SOE belts for me. One edc, and two duty belts.
Did I hear that right? 2 inch cobra belt? You might as well take my money now. That will make three SOE belts for me. One edc, and two duty belts.