Shell Cordovan vs. Calf vs. Bison vs. Deer vs. Steer - Leather Grain Comparison

I need help. I have Dansko's and the calfskin (as they told me) under the cuff across the top of the shoes cracks and falls apart. What do you recommend to keep the calf leather from falling apart?

Curious why the leather you’re holding while describing Bison leather has “deer” written on it?

I want to build two “ultimates,” firefighter boots and custom motorcycle jacket.

But leather is leather, right? WRONG (obviously).

I work in San Diego and the leathers I’m most curious about are (different types of) deer, shark, stingray, kangaroo, bison, HORSE (new as of today the cordovan shell I just found out is from the rear of a horse) vs steer/cow/bull etc.

I don’t care too much about looks, I care about function.

I I want the best boots/jacket (and gloves, possibly a pair of overalls one day, but I digress) with the best materials.

I’m learning so much but instead of it helping me, I think I know things that those who’ve been building these things for decades bc I’m willing to ask, what about bull shark vs blue shark stingray and kangaroo? And I get looks like I’m an idiot.

I will say actually touching stingray helped me understand some things.

Thx Phil, the best explanation I’ve ever seen.❤

Deep dive down the rabbit hole by Edomite 😳

cool video but i think the aperture was so wide open that almost nothing was kept in focus and made it hard for me to watch.

After watching this video, if I wanted the softest, most comfortable sneakers from Crown Northampton, the leather that I should get is deer skin. Dear seems so much softer and subtle, closest to typical canvas sneakers. Shell cordovan may be the apex of leathers but in a sneaker it seems counter intuitive. What's your thoughts? Thanks.

It says deer on it, why you say its bison ?

Kangaroo?

Your products are very poorly finished and so stiff that they must be cheap 👎👎👎👎👎no silk lining either 👎👎👎👎👎 bad bad bad.

Hair holes? I think the word you're looking for is follicles :)

Thanks Phil, great video as always. Very informative. Cheers.

Where would you rate/place deer skin compared to the ones mentioned?

Hey! Awesome video. I think it eould also be interesting to see the difference between: camel, goat, kangaroo leathers too. And maybe also a video on small mamel leathers ie fox, coons, squirrel, etc... And what each of them are best used for.

What is Ranch Hand Leather?

Thanks for letting me see this.. very nice and interesting

What is the differnece between cordovan and shell cordovan leather ?

Shell cordovan is not underneath the skin it is part of the skin. It is made from back of a horse hide (hide from German Haut - skin) . There are specifically two spots called shells in English from which shell cordovan is made.

So great jop

Umm..how have I not come across your videos sooner 😳 love your attention to detail 🥰

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Calf skin is the clear winner here

Which animal leather is best for wallets ?

Can you also explain goat and sheep leather

That English tan dublin is epic.

Hi! Great video 😊 can you do a video on horse rump? Its characteristics and how it ages?

hey! that's probably my valet tray!!!!

What about calf cordovan?

where does moose come in on that list , is it soft like deer but thick like cowhide?

Hi, loved the video! I'm trying to start a small leather goods co and I'm struggling with finding the right weights for my leather projects. I thought about buying a splitter but as you said I'm worried it may weaken the leather. What ounces do y'all usually use for your main vs interior pockets? Thank you again for the informative video!

Very informative. Thank you for this video.

That denim shell cordovan is looking FINE

Have you played with a kangaroo? I want to see if it's anything like cordovan. The glazed too looks like cordovan .

Very informative and interesting video Phil. I would like to offer a suggestion. I think introducing a triangle snap closure coin holder would be great in Horween, especially also offered in shell cordovan. It could be for both guys and gals. Just a thought to throw out there. 😉👍

That bison Chromexcel looks SO
COOL!!!!

i think a deer skin exterior with bison interior johnny the fox would be pretty cool