KomalC 16 Inch Leather briefcase Laptop Messenger Bags for Men and Women Best Office Satchel Bag

RCUnited States

Well, Here's My Two Cents! :-)

First let me say that this is the "first" Amazon review I've ever done of a product. So here's my take on the "KomalC 16 Inch Retro Buffalo Hunter Vintage Leather Laptop Messenger Bag Office Briefcase College Bag For Men and Women" (Wow, that's a long title! You might think about shortening it Komal. :-D) I was looking for an airline personal carry-on...one defined by certain characteristics such as (1) quality (2) functionality (3) durability (4) and affordability. And hey, it wouldn't hurt if it had that "cool factor" too. And being a guy who didn't know a "Messenger Bag" from a "Saddlebag"...finding such an item was not an easy task. Heck, I was about three hours into my online search before I even knew what a "Messenger Bag" was. But after educating myself a bit, I decided on this particular "KomalC Leather Carry-on." It seemed to have everything I was looking for. But hey, you just never know until the item arrives. So I decided to purchase it while keeping my digital fingers crossed. Shipping was great. It arrived very quickly...in just 2-3 days. It was packaged well and even had a personal "Thank You" note from Komal...as well as how to care for the leather product in the future. (Nice touch) As to the characteristics I was looking for in a personal carry-on. (1) Quality: Yep, it doesn't seem "cheap" at all. Instead, it feels like the designers used top-notch material all throughout it. (2) Functionality: I was surprised at how big the bag is. Not that it's something you're going to pack tons of clothes into...but it functions great for my needs, kind of like a leather briefcase that I can sling over my shoulders. The "base" of it is not that wide, but that's okay...I wasn't planning on using it as a suitcase...though a "really" light packer might get away with that. You can easily fit pens, papers, a few books, a few other odds-and-ends...and a 15" Laptop in it. I had to check the laptop fit, because the last carry-on I bought (and returned) said it fit a 15" laptop..but didn't. This one actually does fit one. An added bonus that I don't think was mentioned in the original description is that there is an attached piece of leather stitched onto the back that lets you slide this bag over a rolling carry-on you might have, so that it rests on top of your rolling luggage. This is a good feature if you'd rather roll with it rather than sling its strap over your shoulder. A few final thoughts on "functionality." I like the fact that on a cramped airline, it will easily fit in the overhead storage cabin, under the seat in front of you, or on your lap. No problem there at all. (3) Durability: I guess this has a lot to do with the "quality" mentioned earlier. I haven't had this bag long, so it's hard to speak to that. But it does feel like a leather product that will last a lifetime. If it's well taken care of, I expect that to be the case. It has that feel of "durability." You'll hear from me if it turns out to be different. :-) (4) Affordability: I know most of us are on a budget these days...but regarding this item, I'd say you could easily spend a lot more on another personal carry-on...and get a lot less. It's not dirt-cheap, but then again...it doesn't cost a few hundred dollars either. I personally think it's a great buy at the price-point it's at now. (5) The "Cool Factor." Gotta say this fills-the-bill. I think (just like the word "cool")..."leather" never really goes out of style. This carry-on is not too big...not too small...and looks very cool. I even like the scent of the fresh leather. You might be tempted a time-or-two to bring it to your face and inhale. (Okay...don't laugh. Trust me...you will). :-D Finally, my review here has more to do with my use of it as a "carry-on". But I have no-doubt it would work great as a college bag or one used for various other business purposes. Okay, that's about it. I have no "dog in this hunt"...just wanted to share a few of my own thoughts regarding this KomalC Messenger Bag and hopefully save you a lot of time searching for something better. You might like something else, as everyone has their own specific needs. But this item works well for me. All the best in your search! RC / Austin, Texas

Michael the designerUnited States

GREAT RUGGED LEATHER BRIEF/NOTEBOOK BAG!

I should begin, with noting that having been approved for the Amazon Visa card, I received $70 off my Sleep on Latex, and Leggett and Platt motorized bed, to fit inside my Tommy Bahama poster bed. Surfing through the briefcase department, I came upon the new line of Komal C passion line of rugged cases. This brief, had great reviews. I own many cases, including a bullet proof, but no "casual" style. I thought this over; Loved the style, reviews, all the space, the protective notebook padding, great stitching, and the wonderful leather smell. When I went to pay, I found the button to use the points I had earned from the Amazon card. WOW, this bag, that could easily cost hundreds more, was covered. It arrived in a couple of days, I waterproofed it, and checked out how beautiful it was. Everywhere I went, the complements followed. This is a brief that an accidental scuff is a touch of class. Not like my Hartmann. Beautiful, thick, cowhide. Perfect stitching, and high quality hardware. Wow, this is man's man brief. You can carry this dressed up, or down. Now that is 5 stars! UPDATE; I purchased this briefcase in 2017, and have used with reckless abandon for 2 years now. It has out lived several other briefs, thrown about, and treated without kid gloves. I should be ashamed, but, despite riding in the passenger seat of my BMW Z4, with the top down, in the brutal Florida sun, this bag could easily be thought of as new. As two years have passed, absolutely nothing has gone amiss! The only mistreatment I could imagine is having it tossed out of the car at 60 mph, which my bulletproof case suffered, when left on rooftop. I have a dent for that stupidity. I love this briefcase! I love the Buffalo leather smell, that lingers on. Despite the unforgivable lack of care, this briefcase is one of the finest purchases I have ever made. It reminds me of a first class saddle. I thought it appropriate to write a follow up note, as well meaning people review items right out of the box. I, however, can attest to years of hard use. This briefcase is an excellent find, and less expensive now. Not that it was costly before. It is worth more than 5 stars. Then and now. I would bet this piece will be passed on to the next generation. It is rare to find good quality, in a disposable world. I love to find a luxury piece without the price, that can be lived with without ginger hands. Just simple care and a lifetime of confidence. Purchase without hesitation! UPDATE Aprill,2022: This bag was $90 back in 2017, and it has been worth every penny since. I have purchased many of the Komel C products as the years pass, and I am so fortunate to say that every piece has stood the test of time, even in my crazy life. If not for my housekeeper, you would call me hopeless. She calls me worse. If you are old enough to remember the luggage commercials with chimps throwing luggage around, my lifestyle is pretty close. It will soon be 5 years with this briefcase, and it looks like the day it came through the front door. It has traveled around the world a few times, and even sat out on the tarmac in a monsoon in the Philippines. I would love to see my fancy Italian bag survive that. I am over the moon with this brief. This is the bag that made me a faithful customer,and whenever a new style hits the market I find some reason to collect it. My home office smells like leather, and I love it!

Amazon CustomerUnited States

Exceeded expectations but a few issues later identified

(***** UPDATE 5/2/2023 ****** Here is my update 2 years after purchasing this bag and I feel that it is safe to say that this bad had exceeded all that I hoped for in a briefcase bag. Just as expected, the true nature of the leather had come out through natural wear and usage and daily life. I use this bag every day in and out of the office and even on trips and it has truly held up its end of the bargain. I can't say it enough, KOMAL has really made a remarkable product and has held true to making an amazing product and remaining affordable. Truly, if you want a great product then I would say you've found your product for life right here in KomalC products line. I will upload pictures of my bag after 2 yes of heavy use and you will truly think I just bought this bag yesterday. (**** UPDATE 5/13/2021 **** All i have to say is WOW!!!! I am officially a customer for life. I had the issue posted with the shoulder strap ring tearing and I also made the second recommendation about adding the additional cushioning to the laptop sleeve in my bag and Komal had the updates and fixes in place within days! The bag was immediately upgraded and fixed and adding even further quality to these already super high quality bags. I know and understand that products are going to have defects from time to time but Komal took these serious and immediately took action and I have never been happier with a product, or company as much as I am with Komal and the KomalC line. Please consider making this brand your next and only stop for bags, luggage etc... moving forward. (*** UPDATE 4/22/2021*** I have 2 items, one needs to be fixed and the other is a recommendation. 1) As the photo shows, the leather piece that holds the shoulder strap harness ring is already tearing. This really should have 2 pieces of leather sewen together for durability. This item needs to be fixed. 2.) The cushioning used for the laptop pocket divider should be used on both sides of the laptop pocket as well as on the bottom of the pocket. This is the recommendation.) I was a bit skeptical when I ordered this bag as I have ordered other Full grain leather bags and products in the past expecting it to a a nice and thick leather only to find it is the thinnest "Full Grain leather" that can be found. NOT this bag! It was the very lovely thick full grain leather that seems to have very nice durable stitching with the exact texture that I have been looking for in all of my leather products. I have used a leather cleaner / conditioner on my bag 2 to 3 times already and that is just to allow the real texture to "shine" through and also to soften it up just a bit as it is a bit stiff once first purchased. I am in love with the distressed texture, look, and size of the bag overall. I have been using this bag for over a month already and I am still very much so impressed with it. I will take some time to use it further and I will write another review after using it for a year or more.

DsadlerUnited States

Excellent quality! Well-made bag!

A beautiful bag and a very positive buying experience. Komal answered most (yet not all) of my email questions, and did so in a timely manner. The bag is a beautiful piece of leather, and very well made. The stitching and manufacture is all first-rate. Everything, from the strap, to the buckles, to the slide-in closures feels like it's high quality. The leather is, almost with out exception, beautiful, soft, and a joy to see or touch, so it's a gorgeous bag, and easily the equivalent of ones selling in stores for 4X the price. (Yes, I know you've read that before in these ratings, but I had to say it again) The design of the bag works well, in that the pockets on the front are large enough to hold the charger and cables for my Macbook, and the pockets on the inside are large enough to hold one's glasses, or a pencil case. The bag will expand to fit a generous amount of content, files, binders, whatever, without appearing to be 'boxy' like some leather bags can look. Thus, it will hold a lot of stuff, but will close down slightly when I just have a few small items in it so it's not like carrying a breadbox on my shoulder. However, having enthused thus, I would have preferred to actually give it a 4.8/5 rating, which wasn't an option. There are a couple of places where the leather is of lesser quality, however, those are in places which are not easily visible, like the inside of the front flap or the side of one of the front pockets. In those places, it's not as critical to the appearance of the bag, so it's not a big issue. There are also a couple of ways in which I feel the design could be improved with minimal cost: First, the wide portion of the strap should be a bit longer, for comfort and ease of use. It's a bit short. Also, the underside of that wide part should be of rough leather, not smooth. That way, it would stay on the shoulder more easily while walking. Second, the compartment wall on which the inner pockets are located is of thin fabric, so the weight of a group of pens or other items would make it sag into bag. Again, not a big issue, but some reinforcement there would be nice. Third, the front pockets are a good size, but when the bag flops over, items can slip out, so it would be nice to have the option of zipper closures on these. When I received the bag, it was a lovely chocolate brown. I decided to treat it with mink oil, as recommended by Komal. The mink oil does make it lovely and soft, without feeling greasy. However, it darkened it a couple of shades. This is not the manufacturer's responsibility, of course, but I purchased a bag which was chocolate brown, and after treatment, it was a very dark brown, almost black in places. However, I believed that some waterproofing treatment was necessary. Just something to be aware of. Overall, though, I heartily recommend this bag and this manufacturer. You won't be disappointed!