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What? Another review?

Yes, what I can say? There are too many incredible products for the dapper men out there and who better to bring them to you than your good friend Ed?

Now for this review I need to give a full disclosure: I have never been the biggest fan of bags of any kind. Those of you reading, particularly those who aren’t enthusiastic about bags like I am, will surely understand my reasons.

I just always thought of bags as a necessary evil. Maybe not even necessary, just evil.

But recently, I was given this great chance to try out and review a couple leather bags from MAHI.

Now I am not ashamed to announce that my previous beliefs were challenged and as a result, my opinion on bags has changed.

Bipolar much? Sure, but there’s a reason for my change of heart.

A few Words About MAHI

Before I get to the actual review of these bags, let me talk a bit about MAHI as a brand.

In case you have never heard of them, MAHI is a brand of leather accessories, more specifically leather bags. Sounds like any other brand so far, but let me tell you, MAHI is a brand with a mission.

Taken right from their website:

“We think consumers get a raw deal from high street stores and expensive designer brands. That’s because numerous middlemen along the way inflate prices while contributing very little to the end product.

This means higher prices for you, less money for the craftsmen, and ultimately, poor value for money.

MAHI’s mission: To connect consumers with craftsmen, offer unmatched value, and hopefully do some good along way.”

Good quality? At a good price? With an interest to do some good along the way? Sounds like the type of brand I can get behind.

But at the end of the day, a brand has to be mainly about its products, so we have to talk about how MAHI bags fare.

About The Quality Of MAHI Leather Bags

The first thing that caught my attention after receiving the bags was how sturdy they are. You can easily tell within a few seconds these bags were made to last you a long, long time.

Both bags are 100% leather in the exterior, which gives the bag a detailed masculine look, which I definitely appreciate because if I am going to be carrying a bag around, it better look masculine. Paired with the leather exterior we have a 100% cotton lining interior that will surely keep your stuff well protected, and well, it just feels nice.

I seriously was expecting the stitching on these bags not to be perfect, but I have to say it seems I was wrong. The stitching just further proves my point that these bags are meant to last. Here I am talking about all the stitch work: outside, inside, straps and pretty much every stitch that is part of these bags.

Now I just have to wait to see how they will hold up after some years of hard use (and maybe a follow up post is in order here), but so far I’m a happy camper. And trust me, I am definitely NOT the most diligent man when it comes to taking proper care of bags, so we’ll have to wait and see.

Another nice feature that I particularly loved are the strong brass fittings that go perfectly with the somewhat rugged style that MAHI favors on all their bags.

Last come the zippers, which I feel should have a place in this review. I want to be very clear that even though I am in no way the ultimate expert in zippers, I did my research and YKK zippers, which MAHI uses on all of their bags, are simply the best zippers in the world.

Oh, I almost forgot. You also have a nice option to personalize your bag with your name embroidered on the leather. I personally don’t care much for personalized items (and wouldn’t really recommend it, if you ask me), but if that is your thing, then it is good to have the option.

And with that I believe I have made my case to praise the good things about MAHI, but there a couple things I wish could be better.