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"The leather is thick and fresh, but after some oil and a week's use the straps are relaxing and so am I This bag will probably outlive me and holds all I need. (if you have a 15/16 inch laptop, don't worry)"
Dark Oak
Roosevelt Leather Briefcase
Top Rated
Dark Oak
Roosevelt Leather Briefcase
Regular price $379.95
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Price with code: $341.96
Ships from Matthews, NC · Est. delivery
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The Roosevelt Leather Briefcase in Dark Oak is celebrated for its exceptional quality, high-grade leather, and impressive craftsmanship. Customers appreciate its stylish design, durability, and practical features, making it suitable for both professional and adventurous use.
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"Looks super cool and professional and the interior design is practical and useful." Sol B.Read All 88 Reviews
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Designed in North Carolina
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238,000+ Orders
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13,500+ five star reviews
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Designed in North Carolina
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238,000+ Orders
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13,500+ five star reviews
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Roosevelt pressed onward. Leather-bound journals, soft-edged maps, and cartridge cases clattered in his field bag as he pursued the elusive water buffalo. It wasn't just a hunt. It was a study in patience, purpose, and grit.
The Roosevelt Leather Briefcase in dark oak is born from that same spirit. Crafted from full-grain water buffalo leather with a suede-lined interior and antique brass hardware, it stands ready for your modern-day expeditions. Two front pockets offer quick access to your daily tools, a phone, a pocket notebook, travel essentials, and the main compartment is an open, generous space deep enough for books, files, or a rolled field jacket.
A separate padded sleeve holds a 15-inch laptop, secured with a button snap. Thick nylon stitching and extra rivets at the stress points echo a pack once strapped to the back of a dusty jeep in the Serengeti. Dark Oak is the deeper, more uniform brown in the Roosevelt lineup. It ages with quiet character, deepening rather than lightening.
Quick Specs
Leather Full Grain Water Buffalo hide, 1.8 to 2.0 mm Hardware Antique Brass, extra rivets at stress points Dimensions 16" L x 11" H x 8" W Laptop Fit Up to 15" screen (padded sleeve 13.5" x 9.5", button snap) Lining Suede leather interior Exterior Two front pockets Interior Two compartments, pen slots, snap-secured laptop sleeve Carry Reinforced handles, adjustable padded shoulder strap (38" to 56.5") Stitching Thick nylon Weight 5 lbs 5 oz Color Dark Oak Origin Made in India Built Right
Full-Grain Water Buffalo LeatherThick dark oak water buffalo hide, 1.8 to 2.0 mm. Tough of hide and built to take the miles.
Suede-Lined InteriorA suede leather lining instead of canvas, soft on a laptop and on paper.
Snap-Secured Laptop SleeveA padded sleeve at 13.5 by 9.5 inches fits most 15-inch laptops and snaps shut so the laptop stays put when the bag tips.
Two Front PocketsQuick-access pockets up front for phone, notebook, and the small things you reach for all day.
Open Main CompartmentTwo interior compartments and pen slots, with a main space deep enough for books, files, or a rolled jacket.
Reinforced Where It CountsThick nylon stitching, extra rivets at the stress points, and antique brass hardware throughout.
Product Guidance
Best For The man who carries more than a laptop: books, files, a jacket.
The professional who prefers an open-top briefcase over a zippered one.
The buyer who wants a suede-lined work bag with a classic masculine form.What Fits Laptop: up to a 15-inch laptop in the snap-secured sleeve.
Work day: files, two or three books, a notebook, and pens in their slots.
Travel: passport and phone in the front pockets.Care Condition with a neutral leather conditioner every 3 to 6 months. Wipe with a dry cloth after wet weather. The leather softens and deepens with use. This full-grain water buffalo leather is susceptible to light natural scratching. It is normal and expected, and it blends into the patina as the leather ages. Products You May Be Interested In Compare To: Roosevelt Buffalo Leather Briefcase Bag | Dark Oak. Canvas-lined, zippered main compartment under a buckled flap.
Pair With: Roosevelt Travel Padfolio | Dark Oak
Back to Roosevelt CollectionProduct FAQs
Will my laptop fit?
Yes, up to a 15-inch screen laptop. The padded sleeve measures 13.5 by 9.5 inches and closes with a button snap.
How is this different from the Roosevelt Buffalo Leather Briefcase Bag?
This briefcase is suede-lined with an open main compartment, two front pockets, and a snap-secured laptop sleeve. The Briefcase Bag is canvas-lined with a zippered main compartment under a buckled flap and exterior buckled and zippered pockets.
Is it carry-on size?
Yes. At 16 by 11 by 8 inches it fits under most airline seats as a personal item.
Does the leather scratch?
This full-grain water buffalo leather is susceptible to light natural scratching. It is normal and expected, and it blends into the patina as the leather ages.
How does the leather age?
Dark Oak water buffalo leather develops a deep, even patina with daily use, darkening at the handles and corners rather than lightening.
What's the warranty?
A one year warranty covers stitching, hardware, and structural defects. Normal patina, scratches, and wear marks are not covered because they are part of how the leather is meant to age.
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- Suede Leather Interior Lining
- Handcrafted and Constructed with Thick and Tough Nylon Stitching & Rivets
- High-Quality Hardware in Antique Brass Finish
- Extra Rivets at Stress Points
- Two Interior Compartments and Pen Slots
- Button Snap to Secure Laptop
- Laptop sleeve fits most 15" screen display laptops (diagonal measurement)
- Adjustable Padded Shoulder Strap
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- Full Grain Water Buffalo Leather - leather thickness - 1.8 mm to 2.0 mm
- Suede leather interior lining
- Antique brass hardware
- Thick nylon stitching
| Dimensions | 16" L x 8" W x 11" H |
| Laptop Sleeve | 13.5" x 9.5" |
| Shoulder Strap | Extended 56.5" L x Shortened 38" L |
| Weight | 5 Ibs. 5 oz.
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| Origin | Made in India |
| Disclaimer | This style of leather is susceptible to light natural scratching that is normal and expected
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Roosevelt Leather Briefcase | Dark Oak has a rating of 4.8 stars based on 88 reviews.
Overall rating: 4.840909 / 5 from 88 reviews.
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The Roosevelt Leather Briefcase in Dark Oak is celebrated for its exceptional quality, high-grade leather, and impressive craftsmanship. Customers appreciate its stylish design, durability, and practical features, making it suitable for both professional and adventurous use.
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- Leather Quality (12%): Customers keep praising the high-quality and craftsmanship of the leather used in the product.
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Review highlights
- "Looks super cool and professional and the interior design is practical and useful." —
- "Nice quality leather...great craftsmanship!!" —
- "It is of exceptional quality, looks good, and smells good." —
Reviews
Crunchy!
"The leather is thick and fresh, but after some oil and a week's use the straps are relaxing and so am I This bag will probably outlive me and holds all I need. (if you have a 15/16 inch laptop, don't worry)"
Leather briefcase
"Leather is good quality…wish it were slightly bigger. Got it for Christmas and the button on the laptop strap has already broke officially"
nice bag
"nice bag"
Small design
"Love the look but pockets, pen loops, and spaces for work items are just really small for what they’re intended."
Impressive
"I am enjoying my new briefcase and have received many positive comments on it - I travel internationally and it holds just enough to meet my needs without carrying items I don't really need. However it is a bit stiff and the loop for one of the carry strap d-rings is a bit small so the ring rotates a lot and I am concerned for it’s dirability."
Amazing Bag for Many Years
"I have carried this bag everyday for several years now. It still looks new and I get a ton of compliments on it."
Great Bag, almost perfect
"The bag is very well executed: Design is both classic and classy; well-constructed and solid - quality leather and stitching. Only quibbles: the individual front pockets need their own flaps; the leather is on the dry side, and needs more conditioning, or a container of conditioner needs to be included (luckily, as an owner of leather jackets and boots, I had some on hand)."
Beautiful quality! Bought this as
"Beautiful quality! Bought this as a gift for my husband’s new teaching career. Perfect for a teacher! Looks super cool and professional and the interior design is practical and useful."
Rwview
"Love the bag It will take a bit to break in but worth the purchase"
7 years and countinh
"Bought in 2017 to celebrate a promotion. 7 years later using daily it looks as good as new"
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Started in a Colorado Springs garage in 2009. Grew up in North Carolina. No big ad budgets. No trendy models. Just gear built right, and a word-of-mouth following that keeps growing.
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Full-grain leather, cotton flannel, heavyweight wool. Chosen to wear in, not wear out.
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Designed in North Carolina
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Tailgates, trailheads, Monday meetings. Wear it hard. Backed by our one-year leather goods warranty.
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