David Conwill
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For the record, I e-mailed them after posting the above. We'll see what they have to say.
-David
-David
Guttersnipe said:I have a CH "Scholar" w/. pockets that was ordered standard with no custom features. With the exception of some slight color variation, which is to be expected when considering different monitor settings, it looks just as pictured on the website.
Doublegun said:I have had my 1945 for approx 8-months and it looks pretty much identical to the tan one in the fist photo. I'll try to post some pictures next week (when I get back into my office).
BTW - no complaints about my bag. The more I use it, the better it looks (but I think that can be said of most tan leather items)
Colonel said:I just put in my order for a customized briefcase as described in my previous post. One thing different is that mine will not have any lock/latch on it. It will have only the two straps to close it. I just couldn't see having a lock on it that can break or losing the key. I'm not going to be locking it, and I wouldn't want to carry around another key even if I did. That just seems like the best way to go, plus it gives it a bit older, more classical look (in my opinion, anyway).
I have not heard back on an estimated delivery date.
I'm afraid that I have no idea on that. I have heard others mention that they ordered a different kind of latch, and perhaps it is just something you press and don't use a key. I suspect that even the one with the key does not have to be locked. Typically, those types of latches are where you slide the button down to unlatch it. Using the key to lock it just means that you can't slide that button down. I'm just guessing here though based on other similar ones I've seen.poetman said:Thanks for the update. I'm thinking of doing something with the lock option--can you use a different lock--or at least does the lock have to be locked?
The D.A. said:The Colonel is correct. There's a button that slides down to open the mechanism, and it doesn't have to be locked in order to be closed. I never actually lock mine, and in fact I'm not even sure where my keys are.
I actually like having the lock on my briefcase. There are times when I need to move my briefcase a short distance (like to a nearby office), or when I want to have quick access to the contents. At those times I'll just fasten the lock and not worry about buckling the straps. The lock is a sturdy, made in the USA affair, and I've never been concerned about it not holding the bag together when moving it without the straps being buckled.
I've had my 1945 briefcase for a few years now, and I'm very pleased with it. For the money, I don't think it can be beat.