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Chris, Yes, you're right. That is why I am using Chrome for all my goods projects now. I know it is durable. I actually tested it out with a rasp file and sand paper. It is highly abrasive resistant. Arturo, I will read the article again. I missed that part. But thank you for that post; this is exactly what I would like to know. That post looks like a reply to my first question

Thank you LatigoAmigo, Yeah it is not a blue color per say..it is more as light gray and some blue trace in it...the thinner the hide, the color is more toward "light tan". Arturo, this is a great article on the grading too. Thank you. It doesn't highlight on the dye and chrome leather specifically though.

Hi there, I am new here and new to leather work. I am hobbyist of course and interested mostly on small goods like wallets and such. But I am about to start a moccasin project. Anyways, I got couple of Bison (American Buffalo) Chrome tanned Full grain leather (different colors), but I noticed that when I cut the leather, there is a blue/gray layer in between the grain side and the suede. I read about it a lot and all I see is that this is because it is not dyed all through (obviously :). But does it affect the durability of the leather? or is this type considered "cheap" leather and will break and crack easily? Why I am asking, is because I was watching the saddle back leather on the product he uses and he (Dave) has a video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a11wlngpuSY) explaining the leather properties (https://saddlebackleather.com). He mentioned that the blue/gray is because the leather is not tanned longer time, therefore the oil/dye is not penetrated well and it will break and crack. I know some of it is marketing and would like to understand from people who work directly with these type of leather and what is their opinion. Thanks in advance