Cavalier is a variation of the Chromexcel® leather that is slightly less oily. Cavalier hides are typically dyed in brighter tones and will display a vibrant pull-up for most colors. These are a tumbled variation which means the temper is slightly softer and the pull up shows as a more distressed, two tone look on the hides. These are second…
Tumbled Russet Veg Horsebutt Narrows – lightly tumbled, providing the strips just right amount of give they need for softer goods. Making them easier to handle when it comes to uses where the break in period can be too much. Tanned using a slow process to create a firm, dense leather that is ideal for wet molding and stamping. Great…
Chromexcel® leather has been produced using the same hot-stuffing formula for over 90 years. This process infuses the hides with Horween’s proprietary oil, wax and tallow mixture that provides the leather with an unmatched durability and feel. They are then hand-stained with an aniline dye which creates a richly colored leather with a beautiful pull-up effect. (Black CXL does not…
Tanned using a slow process to create a firm, dense leather that is ideal for wet molding and stamping. Great for sheaths, holsters, bags straps, razor strops, welts and belts (when long enough). The veg tanned strips come from the heaviest section of the hide. Horse has a very tight grain structure, creating a denser leather in comparison to cowhide.…
Lightly hot-stuffed hides with a waxed grain and gum-pasted flesh. Large, beautiful sides! “Labor-intensive and incredibly appealing, English Bridle is a traditional leather with a variety of uses, from classic equestrian gear to high-end leather goods. Drum dyed and hot stuffed, English Bridle is smooth, flexible yet durable. Beautifully crafted with a flawless, even surface.” Wickett & Craig History and…
Lightly hot-stuffed hides with a waxed grain and gum-pasted flesh. Large, beautiful sides! “Labor-intensive and incredibly appealing, English Bridle is a traditional leather with a variety of uses, from classic equestrian gear to high-end leather goods. Drum dyed and hot stuffed, English Bridle is smooth, flexible yet durable. Beautifully crafted with a flawless, even surface.” Wickett & Craig History and…