When choosing a leather bag, most attention naturally goes to the leather. But the hardware matters too. Buckles, rings, snaps, rivets, and clasps are handled, pulled, rubbed, and exposed to the elements throughout the life of a bag. For a product designed to be used for years, these small components can become important points of […]
Full-grain leather is often described as the highest grade of leather—but what does that actually mean? Learn how grain, tanning, finishing, and construction affect leather quality.
Some leathers are chosen for how they look when they are new. Shell Cordovan is different. It is chosen partly for what happens to it over time. Shell Cordovan comes from a small, specific section of a horsehide—the dense area of the rump known as the shell. Unlike conventional leather, where much of the hide […]
