The following types of leather are available through Buckskin for various applications. All hides are supplied in uncut condition and priced per square foot. ( Harness sold by the side each price ). Quantity discounts are indicated in minimum 3 side bundle volumes.
Note: all orders
are invoiced in Canadian Dollars ( CDN ). * US price is indicated
for comparative purposes only and based on exchange rate of $1.00 and subject to change without notice. |
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Vegtan / Barktan Cowhide Leather (Tooling, Carving, Saddle Skirting)
This leather utilizes tree bark and its natural tanning agent "tannin" to produce a hide substance capable of absorbing water and swelling as required for tooling, case forming and carving leather. These hides are available in Sides: 20-25
sq. ft., Double Shoulders: 10-15 sq. ft., and Bellies which average 5-6
sq. ft. Weight thickness available ranges from 3-4oz, 4-5oz, 6-7oz, 8-9oz, 10-12oz and 12-14oz in order of light carving to heavy saddle skirting. The natural color of "RUSSET" is undyed for further custom dying by the
leathercrafter. Vegtan / Barktan leather is required for any tooling, carving, casing, and stamping of leather as in belts, wallets, saddlebags, holsters,
riflecases, body armor, saddle tack and saddles. This particular leather will have the characteristic of minimal stretch, firmness, and durability and be able to hold tool design, case forming, dying and stamping. |
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| Saddle and Harness Leather |
Pricing |
| Vegtan / Barktan Cowhide Leather |
$CDN |
$US* |
| ENGLISH BRIDLE 8-10 &10-12 OZ |
$9.95 |
$9.95 |
| STANDARD GRADE SADDLE SKIRTING 10-12OZ, |
$8.95 |
$8.95 |
| ECONOMY SADDLE SKIRTING MEDIUM per sqft |
$7.95 |
$7.95 |
| RUSSET CARVING ALL WEIGHTS, TR GRADE/per sq.ft. |
$6.95 |
$6.95 |
| RUSSET CARVING ALL WEIGHTS, UTILITY GRADE/per sq.ft. |
$5.95 |
$5.95 |
| VEGTAN BELLIES,7-8 oz./ per sq.ft. |
$4.95 |
$4.95 |
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Latigo Leather (Chrometan, Oiltan, Veg-Retan and Alum tan)
Latigo leather is available in either Chrome, Veg-Retan or Alum (Indian tan).
Chrome tanned Latigo is a softer more pliable leather. This leather is produced in either dry or oiltan finish and is ideal for saddle bags, and general horse gear with the exception of any strap goods as chrome tanned leather is subject to more stretch. Colors available in Black , Burgundy or Brown in various
thickness , 4-5, 6-7, and 8-9 oz. |
| Saddle and Harness Leather |
Pricing |
| Chrome tanned Latigo |
$CDN |
$US* |
| SELECT SIDES, 6-8/7-9oz /per sq.ft. |
$6.95 |
$6.95 |
| TANNERY RUN GRADE/ per sq.ft |
$5.95 |
$5.95 |
| B GRADE UTILITY SIDE/ per sq.ft. |
$4.95 |
$4.95 |
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Veg-Retan Latigo is a firmer more durable strap grade latigo with a limited degree of stretch This leather is initially tanned in chrome for flexibility and then "Retanned" in Veg/Bark for a denser, firmer grain which results in a flexible, firm, limited stretching latigo. Ideal for all saddlery horse gear applications as in saddle latigo's, reins, saddlebags, lace leathers and saddle strings.
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| Saddle and Harness Leather |
Pricing |
| Veg-Retan Latigo |
$CDN |
$US* |
| MEDIUM 7-9 , 8-10 oz SIDE/ per sq.ft., |
$8.95 |
$8.95 |
| LACE WEIGHT 5-7, OZ SIDE/ per sq.ft. |
$7.95 |
$7.95 |
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| Alum tanned (Indian tan) latigo known for its "yellow center" is the firmest and most dense grained latigo. This tannage condenses the hide fiber and is recommended where an extremely tough and durable leather is required as in boot laces, saddle strings and heavy duty strap latigo's. Colors available in brown, or yellow . All latigo sides average 20-25 square feet and are graded as "B" branded, or "A" brand free. |
| Saddle and Harness Leather |
Pricing |
| Alum Indian tan Latigo |
$CDN |
$US* |
| MED WEIGHT 7-9 OZ SIDE/ per sq.ft. |
$8.95 |
$8.95 |
| LACE WEIGHT 5-7 OZ SIDE/ per sq.ft. |
$7.95 |
$7.95 |
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Harness Leather
This leather is Veg/Barktan with the additional process of hot stuffing with wax and animal oils(tallow) to produce a firm, non-stretching, weather resistant leather for use in outdoor horse harness gear, lines, reins etc. This leather is available in either natural "Russet" (Medium brown in appearance due to wax finish), or "Black". These sides average 20-25 square feet and average 7 to 7.5 feet in length along the backbone. Weight 10-12oz ( medium ) or 12-14oz ( heavy ) and generally brand free. |
| Saddle and Harness Leather |
Pricing |
| Harness Leather |
$CDN |
$US* |
| LARGE SIDES 22-25 SQ. FT. (EACH) |
$275.00 |
$275.00 |
| B Grade ( branded) |
$245.00 |
$245.00 |
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Rawhide
see section under Rawhide for details. |
Vegtan Saddle Shearlings
see section under Hair-on leather |
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