Buffalo Leather
Click on the photo on the left for a larger view of buffalo grazing.
Click on the photo to the right to go to the product page for Buffalo Hide Moccasins.
| The buffalo leather is sold by the
hide. Each hide is marked with its size. The hides
average between 18 square feet and 24 square feet. We can
usually select either small, medium, or large hides according to
your wishes. We will not, however, cut hides to measure or
select just the best hides.
These skins are full grain or top grain leather. They are NOT just splits. The texture is rougher than deerskin or moosehide. See a sample pair of buffalo moccasins made using this leather by clicking HERE or on the photo above, then enlarge the picture for a better idea of what to expect. The color is the same as the tan buffalo moccasins in the picture. The skin also stretches less than deerskin.
The tannery run skins are a mix of grades. They are not flawless, but are not junk either. Expect some holes and/or flaws. If you can work around these, this skin is for you. If not, stick to a true garment grade. The skins are ideal for making moccasins or other crafts requiring a heavier leather. These are 5 to 5.5 ounce skins. Usually, the larger the skin the heavier it will be. The skins are strong and are ideal for moccasins. The skins come from a buffalo ranch near Montreal in Canada. Genus and species: Bison bison. This is American Bison (Bison bison) leather, not water buffalo (Bubalis bubalis) from Asia. The buffalo are not killed just for the hides. The hides are a by-product of the meat industry. Domesticated buffalo are not endangered. For hair-on Buffalo Hides, click HERE. Product of Canada |
