Buffalo Leather
Left & Middle: 5 to 5.5 oz. Buffalo Leather
Right: Buffalo Hide Moccasins
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| 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. The skin also stretches less than deerskin. Colors range from a beige/cream to a milk chocolate brown depending on availability.
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 5 to 5.5 ounce skins are strong and therefore ideal for making moccasins or other crafts requiring a heavier leather. Usually, the larger the skin the heavier it will be. The 3 to 3.5 ounce skins are a garment-weight leather. The skins come from a buffalo ranch near Montreal in Canada. Genus and species: Bison bison. Ranch raised. 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. Product of Canada |
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Related Products For hair-on Buffalo Hides, click HERE. For other types of Buffalo Leather, click HERE. For other Leather, click HERE. |