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Has anyone ever tried the leather from Ecco Tannery my friend boast about its quality since they are one of the biggest tannery in the world and well known in footwear, even used by the usual luxury brand and Apple too Since I am not really well-versed in the quality of leather, I don't really know whether to believe his claim or not. It is just that he offered to sell me the leftover part. How do it fare against traditional well known leather like from Horween ? any opinion?

That's what I though at first. But i can totally see MissionVao's point since e are talking about Hermes, one of the most luxurious brand in the world, certainly the details that is put into their product would intimidate any would-be maker and of course I never intended to make something as grand as that. thefanninator and lilswayleather both agree that the leather they are using is calfskin, but since i don't have any access to france leather (especially made by specific tannery like HAAS), is it possible to use any normal calfskin and yet still able to produce similar results? And about the underlying/base leather (i dont know what to call it, basically the middle fat part of the strap where there is mound, what kind of leather should I use for that part? Thank you guys for your response

well, the thing is I am total noob on leather working and then after looking at Apple Hermes Double Tour watch, i totally want it, but of course no chance for me to shell out $ 1250 for a leather watch strap and i feel the urge to suddenly make one for me. So it is true that for making such a fine leather item, one have to be so experienced, but i decided to get my hand dirty and practice on my own by reading this forum, only 1 question though: What is the leather that is being used for that Apple Hermes watch strap or usually what is the leather for watch strap: -Vegetable tanned or Chrome tan -Pull up or etc -Natural grain or top grain and whatever else -Cow, goat, horse or the other can you suggest me which kind of the leather to buy? and maybe some tips for newbie Thank you guys

Hi guys, I'm a new member and totally new around leathercraft I'm just starting and hence, i got confused easily with whole lot of new information (for me). For now I'm just asking about skiving, as i cant afford to purchase skiving machine, i have to do it by hand. My first try using pen style cutter didnt end well. Recently i have found Super Skiver Tool that seems really easy to use. The video is like this one :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jHHxT3lqLU My question are, can it be used in chrome tan leather with thickness of 1.2mm-1.4mm. The leather shown in the video seems to be vegetable tan that is very thick and much more rigid. If it is not possible, do you guys think what tools work better for skiving chrome tan leather? Thank you very much