Gin 498 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Just seen another recent thread about leather, so a little of leather types. Anyone used Buffalo leather before. I usually just use standard 3 or 4mm veg tanned leather, but was recently given some buffalo leather, its about 5mm, but WHAT A JOB i'm having working with it. Its very tough and difficult to bend and hold in place. Its a knife sheath im doing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riohog 5,729 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 its water buffalo hide you have gin 5mm lol you need to skive a lot off them edges :laugh:bit of a unique pattern on the leather doesent do it for me but hey good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Just seen another recent thread about leather, so a little of leather types. Anyone used Buffalo leather before. I usually just use standard 3 or 4mm veg tanned leather, but was recently given some buffalo leather, its about 5mm, but WHAT A JOB i'm having working with it. Its very tough and difficult to bend and hold in place. Its a knife sheath im doing. got any pics buddy my brother has some terrier couples from the stuff its heavy duty leather thats for sure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 498 Posted January 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 No photos yet, i'm on a new pc with Windows 8 on it, and i'm still getting used to that. Thanks riohog, i got some advice just now off "Frenchy". I will re-do it tomorrow. Gaffer,- no terrier will get away from that leather. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riohog 5,729 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I have a feeling it will only take certain types of dye .!. and preety sure it wont tool as well as full grain cow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 498 Posted January 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 You may be right about the dye, looking at the leather. I will get a photo when its done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unicornleather 60 Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) It's as tough as old boots, we use it sometimes in our trade for girth straps as it won't break, it just sretches like buggery under load. If you start off with 14 inch girth straps (usual length on a GP saddle) you'll end up with 20" eventually like dressage girth straps! Personally I don't like it , it stinks too, I use rawhide with a breaking strain of upwards of 5,000lbs per square inch. Edited April 23, 2014 by unicornleather Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 498 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Its still being worked on. Very difficult Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 498 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I couldn't get it stitched, but my mate who does leatherwork in our Countryside marquee, had a go at it. The stitching was not quite straight, but that was my fault. Its now moulded and dyed. I hope you can see the latest photos ok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 498 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Some of my mates work for the marquee Training lead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosun11 537 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 That buffalo leather makes the best leads IMO, far better than bridle leather. Super strong, durable and soft, with a slight elasticity. Anyone want to make me a lead out of that, drop me a pm, money waiting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 498 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I only had enough for the sheath Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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