Austin is a full grain, combination tanned leather that has been fat liquored in the tanning process. These leathers have a smooth feel with no pull-up. 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…
Chrome Tanned, medium temper belt blanks great for bag straps or belts. Blanks average between 48-54″ in length. XL Blanks will average between 70-90″ in length. Looking for a whole side? Check out our Dakota – Black Belt sides.
Chrome Tanned, medium temper belt blanks great for bag straps or belts. Blanks average between 48-54″ in length. Looking for a whole side? Check out our Utility Latigo – Brown sides!
The finishing process on these hides gives the maker the option to show the color underneath when rubbed or burnished on the grain side. This allows for different effects to be achieved. An example of this technique is shown in photo 3.
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. While still considered seconds, these hides have been high sorted and have minimal defects.
Aniline, full grain calf skins with a slight pebble grain and pull up. Also available in Snuff. Some hides may have issues ranging from a color defect/variation to brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch cuts, etc. While still considered seconds, these hides have been high sorted and have minimal defects.
Originally made for belts, these are beautiful, Chrome Tanned, heavyweight sides from S.B. Foot. Don’t need a whole side? Check out our Black Dakota Belt Blanks.
Dearborn is a glovey/soft tempered leather that is made to imitate soft deer hide. Great for moccasins, soft bags and pouches. Color may vary from side to side. 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…
The Essex, Dublin and Derby are tanned using Horween’s 100 year old Cordovan veg tan liquor formula. Dublin is a bit more rugged looking than the Essex leather it starts off as. The hides are infused with wax and then heat plated which enhances the grain, creates a pull-up effect and adds a bit more rigidity than the leather. Just…
The Essex, Dublin and Derby are tanned using Horween’s 100-year-old Cordovan veg tan liquor formula. The Derby leather is the most rustic of the three, boasting a highly distressed and rustic look due to the tumbling it undergoes during the tanning process. Derby sides have a rich pull up and are expected to age beautifully as they patina. These are…
