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Authenticity of materials and quality of workmanship are the foundation of every manufactured product. Leather craftsmen are particularly aware of the importance of what we call ‘Material’. It is a...
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CHROMEXCEL from Horween Leather Company
Nick Horween, vice president of the famous Chicago-based Horween Leather factory, talks about a superior material for shoes, jackets, and accessories - Chromexcel leather. Chromexel is one of my fa...
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I always prefer vegetable-tanned leather for my work and personal use. It is my favorite material. Working with it gives me aesthetic pleasure and joy. It is ecological, durable, and has the most p...
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Let's accept the fact that watch brands only provide a warranty on the watch, not on the strap. Manufacturers generally guarantee only the high-quality standards of the straps produced and the mate...
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One of the most popular tools for leatherworkers is the cutting/skiving knife. My knife is custom-made by Alexandr Byvaltsev. It consists of two main parts: the blade and the handle. The handle is ...
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Owners of cherished and wallet-friendly leather items often wonder about the best way to care for them. Saphir, founded in 1920, earned a Gold Medal for its products at the 1925 World Expo in Pari...
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The sense of smell, the ability to detect the odors of substances dispersed in the air (olfaction), varies among individuals. When it comes to the smells of animal leather, it's worth noting that a...
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Lining Leather for Watch Bands
Let's talk a little about the back side (no not the medal) of a watch band… Lining leather for watch bands, bracelets and other products that have direct contact with the skin should be not only be...
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🥇🥈🥉 Grading (Grade) of Crocodile Leather🐊
Today, we will discuss an important topic, as it is the basis of pricing for whole crocodile skins. I have already written that whole skins are measured exclusively in centimeters in width across t...
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