There are some things I like about his new design, mostly on the computer section. It is kind of cumbersome, though. A bit larger than the original. The switch to all brass hardware makes sense, but I liked the old buckle, and the ones he's used there are not only the wrong style given the strap design (you shouldn't use a center bar buckle if you have a leather keeper) it's also a 25 cent buckle you can buy at most leather stores. The leather also looks really stiff. Looks a bit more durable and I'd probably have one, too if the price WAS $215 instead of pounds, but I'm going to pass for sure.