cromodora Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Was wondering what is the strap width for 183, If I recall well it was 26mm but I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 26/22 if I recall correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 OEM is 27/22mm. Very few strap makers do this correct size. Most do 26/22mm. 26/22 is OK but leaves a very small gap between strap edge and the curve of the lug wire. HK Tan, Stone Creek and a few others will do made to measure straps (croc, gator, calf, other) to OEM dimensions. Most others have 26/22mm product. I'm picky, and prefer the 27/22 look.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromodora Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Thnx for the fast reply guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbard Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 True. More difficult to make and look proper. I have also made/worn 27/27 and 26/26 but I agree, the tapered looks better. Especially in Black Gator... OEM is 27/22mm. Very few strap makers do this correct size. Most do 26/22mm. 26/22 is OK but leaves a very small gap between strap edge and the curve of the lug wire. HK Tan, Stone Creek and a few others will do made to measure straps (croc, gator, calf, other) to OEM dimensions. Most others have 26/22mm product. I'm picky, and prefer the 27/22 look.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 the 27/22 straps measure closer to 26.5mm if I recall correct. Not a true 27mm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 ther is only one option if you ask me. The 27/22 gives a much better look then the 26/22 Kind regards, Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromodora Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 And what do you think is it viable to put any 26/27mm strap on 183 since I am fond of the fat ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) I'd suggest having someone make one for you. Here's a nice piece of vintage croc that I had made (27 x 22). Cost was much less than what it would cost from a manufacturer. Edited May 28, 2009 by kbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromodora Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 nice combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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