KPL 18 INCH Leather Briefcase Laptop Messenger Bag Satchel Office computer bag for men and women (18 INCH)

It is very rare that I have ever in my 54 years, been this pleased with a purchase. Everything from the craftsmanship, the obvious quality hits you smack in the face from the thickness of the leather to smell of genuine leather wafting from the plastic the bag was wrapped in filling my office with the wonderful aroma that only quality leather emits. Happy boy over here. Also..now we know that it is still possible to get this kind of quality for a very reasonable price.. Ive paid much more for far more inferior bags. Go ahead a click on that buy now tab..you wont be sorry.

The family member I bought this for still raves about it a year after receiving it- and they are extremely picky! The space and style are a great combo! Holds up well, too. Highly recommend!

This is a nice, heavy, well constructed bag. A couple nice touches are the buckles and straps that hold the top flap closed are actually connected to quick disconnect clips (They are hidden by the straps.) The center outside pocket is closed with a normal strap and buckle. Those complaining about a strong odor have obviously never dealt with fresh tanned leather. Its strong, but I just take it out of the sealed plastic bag and let it air for a week. Problem solved. It comes sealed in a plastic bag, and it is in a fabric bag inside that plastic bag. I freaked out when I got it, because I bought this as a man bag, and it LOOKS like a girly flowery thing inside the plastic bag. So, yeah ... Take it out before you freak. Its well protected. Only con I see is that the liner inside the flap has a kind of wrinkled, buckled spot where it bends. Very minor, and for the price this bag is really nice.

I just received this product. The leather is thick and durable. Nice cloth lining. A well designed bag mostly. The 3 star review is for the belt buckles on the left and right of the front. Instead of being riveted (which is an appropriate way to attach leather to leather), there are these strange metal prongs that are very flimsy. In fact, the first time I tried to pull the flap tightly closed, the prongs flipped up and came right out of the bag. I will update my review if this is noticed and I am given an opportunity to fix this flaw. I purchase a lot of leather products and I will not be purchasing from the entity until they make attempts to fix this design flaw. The buckles are literally useless and pop out with even the slightest outward pressure. But it will work in the mean time.

Excellent product! Color was a little lighter but the literature included says the color will darken over time. Ive had mine a couple months and it has indeed darkened a bit. Only couple small items of note: 1 - the buckles were all covered in a sticky film. Several other reviews mention it as well. 2- there was a seam in the leather which also had the sticky film around it. Must be some type of glue residue. Im not sure. Everyone always comments on how great this bag is. I love the quick release buckles. There is a lot of room in the bag, almost too much room. I had to go this big to accommodate the size of my laptop but I do wish it was a bit thinner sometimes. I would recommend this product for anyone wanting a beautiful carrying case for a laptop.

I am by no means a leather expert, and I rarely buy leather goods. But you can tell that this is sturdy, quality leather, and the craftsmanship that went behind it is noticeable. I do not feel that any piece of it will rip or fall off. All the seams seem very sturdy, and the buckles are great quality as well. The bag I got is pretty big, but not too big. It easily fits my laptop, some big binders, my water bottle, and any snacks I want to bring to work.

So beautiful. Very well made. Package was well wrapped for transit. I will purchase from this company again!

For a bag at this price point, I am very impressed. The zippers and stitching seem top notch, and the leather is beautiful quality. There was no smell as others have indicated. And all the buckles, zippers, metal came individually wrapped in Styrofoam/plastic so they were perfect no scuffs. The interior of the bag is a more matte forest green, not a brighter green as some of the pictures in other reviews had (I like my color better). The bag will stand up on its own. The storage space is unbelievable, and well organized, with an additional zipper compartment on the back, and 2 under the flap. My only gripe about the bag is they needed another 1-2 holes punched in the straps of the main flap. But I can do that myself at some point. The only thing left to see now is durability; I just hope the handle holds up and can handle the weight of my daily commute (laptop, charger, lockable hard case case for documents).

UPDATE: It has now been 4 Years since I purchased this bag, and it has been easily one of the best purchases I have ever made. It is a workhorse, carrying all that I need with ease, and I highly recommend the 18 inch version for anyone that needs a messenger bag for documents up to 11x17 size. All in all, a superior product. I have now had this bag for three months, and I could not be happier. It looks very stylish, and is cavernous. All of the things that I wish to carry I can fit inside with ease. As an orchestral conductor, I regularly have to carry music scores of the 11x17 variety. I can fit them easily within this bag and zip the compartment shut. Like most leather, the bag is stiff when purchased but becomes worn over time. There is no odd smell; it smells like leather should smell. The one thing I will caution is carrying irregularly shaped objects (or too many things) in the front pouch. True to leather, the pocket can become formed around what you regularly carry there, and therefore may jut out when the top flap is closed. Overall, a fantastic purchase. If the opportunity arises to purchase again, I would do so in a heartbeat.

I got a new computer at work, a Dell 7730 laptop that measures 10.8 x 16.3 x 1.2, which wouldnt fit in the old messenger bag Id been using. I have a roller computer bag that I use on trips but it was a bit much for daily use, so I looked for a larger messenger bag and found this KPL one. Ive been using it for about two weeks now and am pleased with it. My computer just fits in it. Its a tight enough fit that I cant easily slide the computer in one-handed. However, getting my computer in and out seems easier, either because the bag is looser or because Im more used to it. I like that the bag stands up on its own. My old smaller messenger bag, which I loved, couldnt sit standing up. This bag can sit by my desk, ready for me to put my computer it in when I leave my office. Its a very big bag, and I really use it only to carry my computer from my home to my car to my office and back. I keep a few other things in it, including a small umbrella, but I dont try to put a power adapter in, preferring to have one at work and one at home. For true road warrior trips, Ill revert to the roller bag. I like that the shoulder strap is removable. I took the padding piece off the strap because for me the piece was too wide to be comfortable, and I prefer just using the strap without it. With my computer loaded the bag does bounce uncomfortably off my hip as I walk, so I do keep a hand on the front of the strap to restrain the bag, something I didnt really have to do with my older smaller bag. The quick releases on the front are essential and work fine. I saw some people asked questions about this, and yes, at least on my bag, there are two quick releases on the front of the bag that are usually hidden behind the buckle straps connected to the top of the bag. I did adjust those buckle straps on my bag to use the closest hold to the top, and the top does seem a bit lose but not enough for me to bother punching another set of holes. That there are two straps is something else Ive had to get used to — my old smaller bag had only one, which was more convenient — but given the size of this bag and that it carries larger heaver items, I understand why two are necessary. One more thing about the quick releases — I took a photo of one to upload with this review, and looking at the photo I noticed that the bracket on the quick release already looks banged up. It doesnt really come into contact with anything except leather, so I dont know why its so banged up, not that it really matters since its hidden most of the time. I didnt spend nearly as much on this bag as on my old bag and got it only because of my new computer, but for the price its a good bag.