Blue Claw Co. Frankfurt Field Brief in British Tan – $190.00
This one’s a bit of a wallflower. But like many who are reluctant to show their stuff unless prompted, it’s impressive, it just doesn’t shout. It’s an inside-voice all the time kinda bag.
Like everything else Blue Claw cranks out, it seems to be built to withstand an elephant stampede. 15 0z waxed canvas that’s got a “we figured out how to smelt cotton” toughness to it. Beastly thick leather. Big, uniform stitching that puts all of our button sewing skills to absolute shame. The zipper looks like Jack just shot back down the beanstalk with it, leaving an angry giant with damaged pants in his wake.
Blue Claw Co.’s signature blue cotton liner. Great visual pop, that by design, few see.
It’s big enough to fit a 15″ laptop, and you should have enough room for plenty of other daily necessities along with the computer. It’s got some depth to it, but as long as it’s not overloaded, it’ll keep a reasonably trim profile. There’s two exterior side pockets (one of which has been split vertically in two by stitching) and the interior is separated into two compartments. One small zippered compartment, and quite possibly the most well made pen holder ever, finish off the inside.
Thick… everything. Leather, zipper, d-rings, etc.
Blue Claw Co. says this in the bag’s description: “a briefcase can certainly demonstrate you deserve that seat at the boardroom table.” While that’s true, this particular briefcase looks more ready for an architect’s desk. Or getting thrown into a truck headed to a job-site. That’s no knock against it, it’s just not all that white-collar looking. If you’re looking for something with a little more visual reach, know they do make a grey, black, and navy version.
No, most won’t consider this briefcase the sexiest girl at the dance, but by God when the Zombies come rolling out of the hills, this is the type to grab a shotgun and start blasting away right beside you.
Enter here to win this Frankfurt Brief from Blue Claw Co. One entry per person. Deadline is 11:59 pm ET on 12/4/12.
UPDATE: Congrats to Scott H. who won the random drawing for the Frankfurt! Thanks again to Blue Claw Co.
Love this one, sleek, rugged……would look great with business casual attire. Entering now!
I just purchased the Ezeiza Weekender for myself during a 20% off promotion. I’ve been eyeing them up for some time. Antonio Centeno promotes them a lot as well. While I don’t have long term experience, I can say that this bag appears to be fabulously well-made. Very thick leather on the bottom, great canvas, zippers are no joke. I’m expecting it to be a lifetime purchase. I got more than I paid for…doesn’t happen that often.
Wow. Very nice bag. I wonder how it stack up to my Filson 256 in the weight department…
The blue interior is the single greatest branding decision of all time.
Hey, Joe!
You’ve written, “There’s two exterior side pockets (one of which has been split vertically in two by stitching….” Which, I believe, is incorrect.
I don’t have my Harbrace College Handbook nearby, but shouldn’t it be, “There are two exterior pockets….”?
Written style goes a long way, too.
Respectfully,
Sean
I offer this in reply. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7E-aoXLZGY
I think Joe was going for a more spoken-word vibe (as he often does in his posts). In spoken American English, “there’s” is often used with plural objects. Indeed, the usage usually goes unnoticed (except for quite formal circumstances).
Written style can benefit from a little sprezzatura, now and again. As long as there’s really two exterior side pockets, I think Joe’s style is as correct as it needs to be.
No offense guys, but this really reminds me of a purse..
Looks nice