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

This bag was great, but smells like a cows Ass.

My wife bought me this bag for Christmas and I had not used it enough to really write a product review. Well, now that I have had it a few months I like it so much that I went back to my order history, found it, and wanted to give it a good report. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because it would be a great add-on if the little pouch in the front also had a quick clasp like the main flap does.

I absolutely love this. It’s everything and more than I expected. Very good craftsmanship and very well made. I love the thick leather and the leather smell isn’t strong at all. It holds my 17.3” Laptop perfectly and has lots of pockets and dividers right where they need to be. It even has a zipper pocket on the outside back of the satchel. It came with a personally signed letter. One of my favorite parts is that the leather was hand tanned in the sun using only vegetable oils. There are zero chemicals used. I’m so impressed. Get it now before the price goes up it’s so worth every Penny. It’s perfect. It’s now November and Here’s my update. I’ve had no problems at all. I’ve had a lot of compliments and the bag has remained supple and will stand on its own still. It’s perfect and the cost is better than most. I am still 110% satisfied.

The case came quickly, and well wrapped. The leather is a nice quality, not cheap-looking or feeling. All fasteners are well made and should stand up to use. The case has many different pockets, and expands to allow room for a lot of contents.

This bag is truly great... Where do I start? I cannot believe it was so cheap for such a great bag. Thats the biggest thing. My husband has always dreamed of having a leather bag like this, but it has never been in our budget. I decided to go for it for Christmas this year. He was a little upset, until he heard it was under 100$ dollars. So he loves the bag. And hes so pleased I found one so reasonably priced. The quality is great. Hes been carrying it to work (he walks, about a mile) every day, for the last three months and it is still brand new. It is comfortable to carry. The zippers are durable and work excellently. My husband is a bit of a hoarder and usually his work bags reflect that--- So this bag is carrying a lot of weight and has a lot of random things stuffed into it. It is up to the task! The leather looks lovely and doesnt feel cheap. It doesnt have the buttery gorgeous feeling of a really expensive leather, but I have had cheap, cheap goats leather products and its definitely a notch above. If youre on a budget and looking for a nice leather bag - you wont be disappointed by this bag. Buy with confidence.

Did a lot of research looking for a messenger bay for my Chromebook, and decided to go with this one. And I am not disappointed. A very well made, solid genuine leather bag. Has many compartments for all your bits and pieces. And the cream on the top is the quick release latches for the top flat. You dont have to buckle and unbuckle it every time. And yes it does have a smell, but thats just because it is leather. People need to get over this, it will fade in time. People just aint used to what a genuine product smells like, they are all used to the cheap synthetic crap on the market. It came very well package inside a plastic bag, and then inside a fabric bag (see photo). All the buckles, zip tags and dog clips were also wrap to protect the leather during shipping. And I must add, I ordered this bag on a Thursday and received it on Tuesday...to New Zealand. Had the same shipping time with a Chromebook I ordered off Amazon. Well done Amazon. And to the manufacturer thank you for producing a top notch pure leather bag. If you are looking for a bag check out Komals Passion Leather range of bags, you wont be disappointed.

As most other reviews have said, the bag is amazing. It is not perfect leather perfectly engineered, cut and sewn by machine in mass quantities making every bag identical; it is hand-tanned, hand cut and hand sewn making every bag slightly different, and giving the bag a very hand-made look and feel. It is perfectly imperfect. I also love the nice looking, solid hardware that is well-attached, even the quick-release buckles hidden under the straps. What blew me away though was while removing the bag from its protective cloth packaging, I found a very personal and heartfelt letter from Komal describing the bag, its care, and thanking me for purchasing a product that he obviously takes much pride in, and humbly asking me to please take the time to rate his product with 5 stars or contact him directly so he can correct his shortcomings and do whatever is necessary to earn that rating. I see NO shortcomings in Komals beautiful leather bag nor in his excellent service. Fine work and service, Komal; keep up the good work and you will go far! Thank you very much!

This bag is great! I wanted to take a couple of weeks to use it before reviewing and it has been everything I wanted. What is really nice is the bag has filled out in its depth. So you can set the bag down and it remains standing vertically, like a briefcase. Too many bags like this just flop over when you set them down. I really like the fact that you can fully secure this bag by zippering it closed. I originally thought this was desirable because I was concerned my laptop might slip out of a more open model. The design of this one has the laptop pocket tucked under the top edge of the bag, so it covers and protects the laptop without actually needing to zip it closed. Very easy to use, plus you can still zip it up whenever you want to secure it a bit more. I have been carrying a laptop and 10 tablet very comfortably with lots of room to spare. The interior canvas lining seems legitimate, in that it is not some sort of stick-on applied material. It is actual canvas stitched in with the leather. And the leather is substantial! Thick and quality come to mind. Mine was plenty raw but the smell fades quickly, like 6-7 days for me, but the color is still getting richer and darker. Overall this is a really quality item and I am happy to recommend it. I feel like I will have this item for a long time going forward.

First off, Id like to say that I was NOT compensated nor provided with a review copy or anything of the sort, in exchange for my review. This is simply a review for the purposes of shedding some light on topics associated with this product that Ive experienced. I will address quality, detailing, and the infamous smell (spoiler alert: it doesnt smell). At the end, I will go over some things you can do to make the bag even better. I wont add pictures because others have uploaded them, and my bag looks exactly as those pictures do. Quality: This bag looks like it can easily be a $200-$400 bag. The leather is very good quality, feels soft, yet durable. When I open the flaps, they feel durable and tough, not cheaply made. It is a finely crafted piece, and it certainly does not skimp on important details to the structural integrity of the bag. The zippers feel a bit stiff, in a way reminiscent of more expensive products; it seems meant to be opened slowly, with care and precision. This is not a bag you would treat or zip up like you would a $20 Jansport. Shoulder strap works well and feels comfortable, and the buckles are tough. Detailing: It seems to me like this bag was handmade (It comes from India, I believe) and it shows. That can be a good or bad thing, depending on personal taste. For me, it is a good thing. The canvas stitching sometimes leaves a tiiiiiiny bumped up piece of string, and some of the rivets look placed by hand (deviation of about 0.15 inches on rivet placement, what holds the leather straps on the product picture in place. The smell: There are many people talking about a god-awful smell that is reminiscent of farmhouse or a dirty animal. Based on my receipt of the product, I have come to two possible conclusions: 1. People are grossly over-exaggerating the smell for whatever reason. 2. Komals Passion Leather addressed and fixed the problem that was causing the potent odor claimed in so many other reviews. Perhaps it is the second one, or I got lucky. To describe my experience, I was fearfully opening the packaging, expecting to have my olfactory bulb assaulted any second now, until... Nothing. No smell. I pressed my nose up close and smelled it; it smells like true leather. High quality leather, reminiscent of what one would find in an upscale store, such as a Saks 5th Ave. I went to a Saks 5th Ave recently to look at leather bags and out of curiosity, took a whiff (a good test for ascertaining leather quality, in my opinion) and lo and behold, the leather in this ritzy upscale store smelled... Like dog. That grainy, maple syrup smell some dogs get is what that bag in the store reminded me of. It was real, quality leather, and THAT is what this bag will smell like. Actually, I found the KPL bags scent to be less offensive, smelling faintly of a grassland. All in all, I believe this purchase is a steal at $73. I would buy this bag 100 times over, especially since it seems to be coming from a hard-working small business over. As a bonus, Komal (I hope thats his name) seems to be very responsive to people who have had issues with his product, as made evident by plenty of other reviews (I personally have had no interactions with him). So now, for some recommendations: -Treat it with a leather conditioner to loosen up some of the stiffness on the leather, and provide it with some protection against general use and the elements. The brand I used is Leather Honey. Provides protection and repels the elements without hardening your leather even more. A microfiber cloth is best to use. -Gently toy with the bag for a while. Meaning, open up the flaps, the zippers, get a feel for what the bag is like, and make it pliable to your needs. -Be aware that the clamps on the straps feel a bit rough, so some treatment may be needed for them (lubrication, against rusting) though I have no idea what to use. It could just be an inconsequential detail and I may have the wrong idea. In summary, this was an incredible buy and am very happy. It looks like this is a good business to support with excellent service and product. Seems handmade, which can be good or bad depending on taste, and there is no overwhelming smell. The metal used may need treatment to resist rusting, but this is speculation on my part.

Let me start off by saying that I am not someone who does many reviews but I had to for this item because I am truly blown away by the quality of this bag. You will be hard pressed to find a better bag for the money. I have been through at least 15-17 laptop bags in the last 15 years. Here are the points that stand out for me: - this bag was packaged so carefully with each buckle and zipper padded and wrapped. - I have a 17 inch laptop and it fits very comfortably in this bag with plenty of room for the many other items I tote around - Pockets...I love, love pockets and this bag has plenty. - the gusset makes it stand-up on its own when you set it down on the floor - you can zipper shut the interior. I am very lazy and although there are quick release thingys underneath the 2 buckles I am still guilty of not closing my bags properly and having to hold it to my side so it doesn’t gape open. - adjustable strap. I am a 5” 4’ female so it was great for me to set it on the smallest length and it was perfect for me. With another 5 holes in the strap it would very easily accommodate someone much taller than I. - Some reviews reported an odor. When I received this straight out of the bag it only smelled of a nice leather scent which I personally like.