Wow! For $12 this is one heck of a belt.

Thick leather, heavy buckle, perfect for work.

Knocking one star for "Made in China"

**9/28/12 Update: Still a solid belt. However, Carhartt is asking $38 for this belt now. Do I think this is a $40 belt? Not as of yet, but it is taking a beating from my job. Flaws are now visible but this is not an issue being that my belt is not exposed @ the job site.