Question on woodlore type of belt

[Pierr]

Hi,

At the buckle, the Woodlore belt has the leather folds to the outside, going to the front of the belt, exposing the backside of the leather.

Is there a material advantage to that?

 

[JonathanD]

Not sure, but it means you don't have the double thickness and edge on the inside that could dig into you. Comfort perhaps?

 

[Retired Member southey]

mabey just asthetics, the change in color and surface?

 

[Mesquite]

mabey just asthetics, the change in color and surface?

I'm thinking JD's answer makes most sense as you wouldn't see the change of colour as the belt would cover that part up when worn.

 

[g4ghb]

could it be so you can use the whole length as a strop?

 

[Pierr]

Interesting answers. I also thought it could be that the extra friction (rough leather against rough leather) could reduce the chance (already quite slim) to have the free length slip out of the loop. But the comfort aspect ("double thickness and edge on the inside that could dig into you") makes most sense.
Thx!

 

[Whittler Kev]

or did a trainee get it wrong?
Friday afternoon belt?