Lightly buffed grain to create a light nubuck feel. Great for leggin’s, chaps, horn wraps, welding aprons, strap filling and tool bags. Averaging 32″-36″ wide x 55″-70″ length. Well trimmed, culatta type hides (no neck/shoulder – belly).
Beautiful, struck thru, veg-tanned bison hides with a soft, supple feel. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from a color defect/variation to brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch cuts, etc. Many times, we have also created our own color names for these hides, and these should not be referenced to…
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…
Dearborn is a glovey/soft tempered leather that is made to imitate soft deer hide. Unlike deer leather the cowhide will hold up to heavier use. Great for moccasins, soft bags and pouches. Color may vary from side to side. 2nd Run – hides may have defects like brands, healed scars, holes, loose break, tannery cuts, etc.
Essex is a full grain leather tanned with Horween’s time-tested Shell Cordovan veg tanning liquors. The hides are then nourished with a blend of grease, fats & oils to give the leather a soft, yet durable, well rounded feel. Typically made in earth tone and natural veg tan colors. Just like many of Horween’s leathers, it works great for just…
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.…
