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Understanding the exact finish of the leather you’re buying is an important consideration. Unless you’re armed with the right information, you might end up getting a leather product that doesn’t suit your needs, or worse, pay more than you have to! Some leathers impart a certain feel, others to give products a certain look. Different…

To the uninformed consumer, either of these terms might lead you to believe you’re getting the best of the best, regardless if you buy full-grain or genuine leather. In fact, the term “genuine” is used in the leather industry to make you feel like you’re getting the very best quality possible, even though it’s anything…

There are so many leather products out there to choose from these days. Getting an education definitely takes time. Determining which type of hide you want your leather to be is just the beginning. Conscientious consumers need to know how that leather is made into the products they’re buying, and the tanning process used to…

A little over one-hundred years ago, most people over the age of ten had an intimate understanding of where the meat on their table came from, and how to honor those fallen animals by using each and every part of them for survival. This knowledge included in-depth knowledge of how to turn animal skins into…

In more traditional times, the fine art of leather tanning was one that was passed from father to son, and mother to daughter. The best leather workers on the planet, prior to the industrial revolution, were indigenous native tribes who’d already been honing their craft for centuries. If you don’t yet understand how the tanning…

Picture the scene: You’re in your favorite clothing store in the mall hunting for some new clothing. Suddenly you happen upon a gorgeous black leather jacket that looks so good, it’s almost worth dying for. A quick look at the label tells you this jacket is indeed “Genuine Leather.” “Price be damned!” you say. You…

Modern leather products are made by a chemical treatment process that takes raw animal hides that would otherwise be discarded, and turns them into beautiful clothing, footwear, accessories, upholstery, and many other items such as horse saddles and various types of cordage. Many of the leather products you see in the store will be made…

A wallet is one of those everyday items we rarely think much about until we need a new one. We choose a size, a color, perhaps a particular style, and get on with our day. But what if the wallet you want isn’t quite what you can find in a store? Perhaps you prefer a…