Briefcases are an accessory that helps make working, traveling and commuting easier. Briefcases are typically flat, rectangular bags used for transporting files, notes, laptops and other personal accessories. Leather briefcases often have individual pockets and other zippered compartments for organizing a phone, PDA, laptops, writing instruments and other business necessities. Women’s briefcases also have various styles which also include such storage for personal items specifically carried by women. Our briefcases are designed with convenient carrying handles and shoulder straps made from only the finest leathers. We offer many different styles of briefcases for attorneys, solicitors, barristers, physicians, doctors, sales people and various other professions.
While we do offer many modern styles of briefcases, the most popular models are traditional briefcases made from belting leather, Italian leather and full grain American steerhide. We specialize in top frame briefbags; a wonderful choice for carrying papers to and from the office. Our company was the first to introduce a shoulder strap on this traditional style.
If you are looking for the best briefcases you first need to consider your desired style. There are five basic types of briefcases to choose from. Flapover briefcases offer a full flap over, top zip briefcases open from the top and can stay open, top frame cases stay open with a wide opening, traditional attaches are ridgid, and litigation cases are bulky but carry a lot.
The leather on your leather briefcases is of paramount importance. Make sure to stay clear of bonded leather and other cheaper materials. Make sure to insist on briefcases crafted with full grain or top grain leather which can even include a suede lining. Best of all, look for US or Italian leather which are the thickest, most supple hides.
The last thing to consider is the hardware. Look at the stress points. Can the hardware support the load? If not, select other briefcases! Ideally the hardware should be decorative yet durable. Look at the locking mechanism, is it flimsy or does it look like it will stand the test of time? If you’re unsure, it probably isn’t the highest quality. Make sure to look at the handle and see if the handle feels ridgid. This is probably the most important stress point on all briefcases.