Members vootzilla Posted May 8, 2010 Members Report Posted May 8, 2010 Hi guys, I'm kinda new to this place and I've been lurking for some informative knowledge here for a few days. I'm still trying to find the right source of Shell Cordovan. I only saw that Siegel carries it but any other choices? I'll be making some watch straps out of it. It's gonna be so classy! Thanks in advance guys! :D Quote
MADMAX22 Posted May 8, 2010 Report Posted May 8, 2010 I think this thread would be better served in the supplier subsection. If you do a search on them you may find more info as to suppliers. I dont think there are that many public suppliers. Most of them go directly to shoe makers I believe. We usually just get the scrap pieces (horse butts). Quote
Members vootzilla Posted May 10, 2010 Author Members Report Posted May 10, 2010 oh...sorry, I was unsure where to put this question so I ended up here. Anyway, thanks for the response. I'll keep looking! Quote
MADMAX22 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Posted May 10, 2010 As far as I have scene Seigel is the only one that really carries them on a regular basis (that I have scene) but that doesnt mean other places dont. I think the best way to check would be call around and see if the suppliers can direct you. May try Brettons Village Leathers also. Horween Leather is who makes most of them nowadays I think and could maybe give you a supplier contact number but not sure if they will bother. Thats about as far as my experience goes with this stuff which is close to none lol. Good luck with your search. Quote
Members vootzilla Posted May 11, 2010 Author Members Report Posted May 11, 2010 Thanks loads, madmax!! :D On 5/10/2010 at 4:46 PM, MADMAX22 said: As far as I have scene Seigel is the only one that really carries them on a regular basis (that I have scene) but that doesnt mean other places dont. I think the best way to check would be call around and see if the suppliers can direct you. May try Brettons Village Leathers also. Horween Leather is who makes most of them nowadays I think and could maybe give you a supplier contact number but not sure if they will bother. Thats about as far as my experience goes with this stuff which is close to none lol. Good luck with your search. Quote
Moderator Art Posted May 12, 2010 Moderator Report Posted May 12, 2010 Hi D, If you are talking about cordovan shells, the only place I know making them is Horween in Chicago. The stuff everyone sells is the butt leftover after the shell is cut out. Art On 5/11/2010 at 1:11 AM, vootzilla said: Thanks loads, madmax!! :D Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members Mark Garrity Posted May 28, 2010 Members Report Posted May 28, 2010 Vootzilla, Horween in Chicago is the only U.S. manufacturer of genuine shell cordovan. The stuff that Siegel of Ca sells is from Hoween, and Bretton's Village also occasionally carries some. Be prepared to pay a hefty price. On 5/12/2010 at 10:16 PM, Art said: Hi D, If you are talking about cordovan shells, the only place I know making them is Horween in Chicago. The stuff everyone sells is the butt leftover after the shell is cut out. Art Quote www.garritysgunleather.com "He who works with his hand is a labourer, he who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman, he work works with his hands, his head, and his heart is an artist"
Members antipaladin Posted May 29, 2010 Members Report Posted May 29, 2010 I buy about 10 shells a month from Siegels. Noone else has them as far as I've found. Horweens is indeed the only tannery who produces it but they won't deal with you as an individual or even a small company. Quote
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