Found a strap I really like

[sax-ony]

Just taken delivery of one of these:

http://www.thomann.de/gb/koelbl_3007_my_smooth_moose_braun.htm

Bizarre name, but a very nice strap. Very solidly made, without any worrying plastic linkages, and a heavy, metal, spring-close hook.

I've been looking for something like this for ages, so I thought I'd share it in case anyone else was on a similar quest for something traditionally made.

[soybean]

That looks like a good one. The leather makes a big difference in feel.

[hakukani]

Have you noticed that accesories and 'improvement' add-ons seem to be mostly from Germany?

[Kyle Largo]

I bought one of those last summer in Berlin. It's a great strap. I usually don't like spring closed hooks, but this one is fine.