Quote Originally Posted by Nanook View Post
Leather, and especially the "buff" rear, by contrast is less than slick. Relatively smooth leather belts are used to polish (sharpen) knife edges. In theory, at least, it seems a properly made chain should rub less than a belt.
I very seldom see belts with a "buff" back side. As I understand this term it implies an almost suede texture. The leather I us for belts and straps are slicked on the back so you will not feel any "buff" texture.