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"This briefcase exceeded by expectations. It is very durable and rugged. Many of my colleagues have looked at this briefcase and commented on the quality and appearance."
Dark Oak
Roosevelt Buffalo Leather Briefcase Bag
Regular price $299.95
Dark Oak
Roosevelt Buffalo Leather Briefcase Bag
Regular price $299.95
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The Roosevelt Buffalo Leather Briefcase Bag in Dark Oak is praised for its exceptional craftsmanship, top-notch quality, and rugged yet refined construction. Customers appreciate its deep, rich color and high-quality look, making it a great choice for professional use. The price is considered outstanding, and the bag is often noted as an excellent gift.
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"The bag was exactly as pictured, awesome rich color, rugged construction with a nostalgic vintage look." Michael M.Read All 156 Reviews
Designed in North Carolina
238,000+ Orders
13,500+ five star reviews
Designed in North Carolina
238,000+ Orders
13,500+ five star reviews
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March 1909. I'd had enough of Washington. Taft would be fine, probably better off without me hanging around. So Kermit and I set off for the opposite of Washington, a place unworn of man, where we could wake beneath the splendor of new stars: Mombasa, Kenya. The morning after making camp, we came upon four water buffalo, the largest standing just outside the others. It was clear he was tough of hide and tough of heart.
You couldn't bag a charging water buffalo with our Roosevelt Buffalo Leather Briefcase Bag in dark oak. But you can bag a looming deadline or that presentation to your investors. Handcrafted from full-grain water buffalo hide with a brown canvas-lined interior, genuine brass and iron hardware, and YKK zippers, this dark oak leather briefcase carries itself the way Roosevelt did: rugged but refined, purposeful, and built for the long haul.
At 16 inches long, 10 high, and 8 wide, it holds a 15-inch laptop in a padded sleeve with room left for files, a charger, and a change of shirt. A flap cover with brass buckles closes over the zippered main compartment, an exterior buckled pocket and zippered pocket keep the quick-grab items up front, and the adjustable shoulder strap or top handle carries it from the office to the gate. 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 and Iron, YKK zippers Dimensions 16" L x 10" H x 8" W Laptop Fit Up to 15" screen (padded sleeve 14.75" x 8") Lining Brown canvas interior Exterior Flap cover with brass buckles, exterior buckled pocket, exterior zippered pocket Interior Zippered pocket, open pockets for travel documents Carry Carry handle, adjustable 2" wide shoulder strap (49" to 61") Weight 5 lbs 14 oz Color Dark Oak (also Amber Brown) 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 like the animal it came from.
Flap Cover With Brass BucklesA full flap closes over the zippered main compartment and buckles down. Two layers between your work and the weather.
Padded 15-Inch Laptop SleeveA padded sleeve at 14.75 by 8 inches fits most 15-inch screen laptops.
Exterior Buckled and Zippered PocketsA buckled pocket and a zippered pocket on the outside for the things you grab first: phone, passport, pen.
Organized InteriorAn interior zippered pocket and open pockets sized for travel documents, with the main compartment left open for files and a book.
Two Ways To CarryA reinforced top handle for the short walk, an adjustable 2-inch wide shoulder strap, 49 to 61 inches, for the long one.
Product Guidance
Best For The professional who wants a work bag that reads heritage rather than corporate.
The traveler who needs a briefcase that doubles as a carry-on personal item.
The gift-giver buying a graduation or new-job bag built to last decades.What Fits Laptop: up to a 15-inch laptop in the padded sleeve.
Work day: files, a notebook, charger, and a water bottle in the main compartment.
Travel: passport and tickets in the document pockets, phone in the buckled pocket.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. Products You May Be Interested In Same Briefcase in Amber Brown
Compare To: Roosevelt Satchel Messenger | Dark Oak. Slimmer, flap-front, laptop-first.
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 14.75 by 8 inches.
How is the Briefcase Bag different from the Satchel Messenger?
The Briefcase Bag is deeper at 8 inches wide with a zippered main compartment under a buckled flap, built to carry files and a day's gear. The Satchel is slimmer at 5 inches with a flap-front messenger design built around the laptop.
Is it carry-on size?
Yes. At 16 by 10 by 8 inches it fits under most airline seats as a personal item.
What's the difference between Dark Oak and Amber Brown?
Same water buffalo hide, same construction, same hardware. Amber Brown is a warmer, lighter tone that develops a more visible patina over time. Dark Oak is a deeper, more uniform brown that ages with subtlety.
How does the leather age?
Dark Oak water buffalo leather develops a deep, even patina with daily use, darkening at the corners and edges rather than lightening. Light scratching is normal and adds character.
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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- Carry handle and flap cover with brass buckles
- Zipper closing main compartment
- Interior zippered pocket
- Exterior zippered pocket
- Open pockets for travel documents
- Exterior buckled pocket
- Adjustable 2" wide shoulder strap
- Laptop sleeve fits most 15" screen display laptops (diagonal measurement)
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- Full Grain Water Buffalo Leather - leather thickness - 1.8 mm to 2.0 mm
- Brown canvas lined interior
- Genuine brass and iron hardware
- YKK zippers
| SKU | ZL-003-DW |
| Dimensions | 16" L x 8" W x 10" H |
| Laptop Sleeve | 14.75" x 8" |
| Shoulder Strap | Extended 61" L x Shortened 49" L |
| Weight | 5 Ibs. 14 oz.
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| Origin | Made in India
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Roosevelt Buffalo Leather Briefcase Bag | Dark Oak has a rating of 4.8 stars based on 156 reviews.
Overall rating: 4.782051 / 5 from 156 reviews.
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The Roosevelt Buffalo Leather Briefcase Bag in Dark Oak is praised for its exceptional craftsmanship, top-notch quality, and rugged yet refined construction. Customers appreciate its deep, rich color and high-quality look, making it a great choice for professional use. The price is considered outstanding, and the bag is often noted as an excellent gift.
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Review highlights
- "The bag was exactly as pictured, awesome rich color, rugged construction with a nostalgic vintage look." —
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- "The quality is fantastic - great craftsmanship and really durable leather." —
Reviews
Excellent quality
"This briefcase exceeded by expectations. It is very durable and rugged. Many of my colleagues have looked at this briefcase and commented on the quality and appearance."
Loving It
"Beautiful bag, solid construction. I prefer the more rugged, adventurous style over some of the more minimal messenger bags. There is enough space for my work essentials (pens, laptop, portfolio) along with a water bottle and smallish lunch. I don't like having separate things to carry if I can avoid it, and this has worked well as a one bag setup so far."
WOW!!!
"Great product, exceeded my expectation by a mile. The color coming to have a beautiful tint of cherry in it makes it look amazing!!! Looks so so much better in real life than on pics!!!"
Better than the photo
"The photo is great but it doesn't do this bag justice. This is an absolutely beautiful suitcase: a rugged work of art and workhorse for my travel needs. I've taken it on one trip so far, and this was the first time in my years of frequent airport travel that a gentleman stopped me to ask where I got my carry on (and this bag is the perfect carry on, it tucks cleanly under the seat despite having great size). It's quality, craftsmanship, and functional. Couldn't be more pleased."
It is a Christmas gift
"5 stars"
Killer bag
"Great bag"
Husband LOVES it!
"I bought this for my husband. He has a messenger bag, but needed something larger. He loves it! A lot of compartments and it's very sturdy. Great value!"
One tough case
"I have used it a few times. It is a beast and it is heavy. The leather is stiff, not like my small coach bag that is like butter. It came with some scuff marks but the leather conditioner eliminated most and left the others fine. The outside pouches don’t hold my phone but I will find a use. It is just a cool bag and it will never wear out. I bought a coat last year and love this company."
Great work
"Good craftsmanship, good price, good customer service. Will recommend and will buy from here again as needed."
Happy birthday 2 U
"It’s hard to buy gifts for adult sons. Fortunately he had been looking at this bag, so my job was easy. He loved it, so we were both happy! The quality of the bag is excellent and nothing like the smell of real leather."
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