The Hanks belt always gets great reviews. It seems to be well made and people who own them seem to love them.

I was looking for thicker belt and wanted to try this one or possibly get the Filson.

The Filson belt is a double thickness belt. This one is advertised as being a little thinner but has rivets that can be opened and the buckle replaced

I had a concern because the Filson belt you can't open. The rivets are permanent.

I got them both. Of interest, the Filson belt is a little longer in terms of the absolute length. The buckle holes are in the same spot but the belt is about an inch and a half longer so there's a little bit more tongue left over after you buckle your belt

The Hanks belt is actually quite a bit thinner than the double thickness belt from Filson. The Filson belt is actually almost too thick but after having worn it for about a month it does become more flexible and I'm getting used to the fact that it is an extremely sturdy and apparently indestructible belt

The Hanks belt was very well made. The ability to change the buckle is a definite plus.

As I mentioned, the holes line up almost identically for the buckle but the length of the Filson is ever so slightly longer and the thickness is about 50% thicker.

If this matters to you, the Filson belt is probably worth the money. If you're looking for more flexible belt and are happy with the slightly shorter tongue, this one will do the trick.

I did give it only three stars as it was ever so slightly shorter and I realize Hanks makes a very thick belt but that one seemed almost too thick.

So, well made, replaceable buckle. The leather was slightly thinner than I wanted. I kept the Filson as it did hit that sweet spot. Will