Bison/buffalo Supplier

[Procyon650]

Just thought that I would mention a really good source for bison/buffalo at a good price.

I received 2 sides from The Buffalo Leather store and I am really impressed with the quality of the leather and the price.

The material worked out to $7/ft which I thought was great. The quality is good, the shape is regular and there is no damage or any problems that I have seen. I have not built any cases with it yet but that will happen soon.

I dealt with Dane Cotten and he was really helpful.

Shipping was prompt and packaging was good.

Blake

Procyon Leather

Peers Ab Canada.

[Glendon]

Thanks for the review Blake. I've been thinking about giving them a try for a couple of projects I have in mind. This makes me a lot more comfortable with dropping some cash and giving them a shot. Would you mind letting us know what type you bought from them? I'm intrested in both their antique waxed finish and their "Sana Fe" veg tan.

[Procyon650]

Funny enough those are the actual ones I ordered. Here are my thoughts on the leather I received. Keep in mind I have not bought bison leather before.

Antique whiskey: Looks exactly like the website pictures, leather is flexible and the surface is smooth, not glossy and free of defects The piece is a relatively regular shape . On inspection I did not find any soft spots or holes. Leather measures out at 1.2 - 1.5 mm ( 3- 3.5 oz), a bit thinner than listed on their website. Will be using for some upholstery projects.

Sante Fe: .Firm temper and not as flexible. Surface is smooth and a bit glazed. Again free from defects and regularly shaped. A few wrinkles around the neck area.. Leather is 2.5 - 3.0 mm thick (6-7.5 oz) a bit thicker than listed on their website. This will make some nice cases or briefcases

My thickness measurements are only done on the outer edges. I have not used this material yet some I am unsure how it will work.

Overall I am very happy with my purchase

Edited August 3, 2013 by Procyon650

[dhaverstick]

I purchased some buffalo leather from them once for a purse and ended up sending it back. It was not as flexible as I was used to; not their fault, just my preference. They were easy to deal with for my return. I buy the vast majority of my buffalo leather from The Hide House in California. Their chrome-tanned stuff is top quality. I get their 8 oz leather for moccasins and 4 oz for bags and such. Another good source for buffalo leather is Rocky Mountain Tanners. They have a great EBay store where you can see the exact hide you are buying.

[Procyon650]

Excellent suggestions. Always nice to have options.

[cocoa]

Hi, can anybody recommend a source of buffalo leather suppliers in Europe or UK? Shipping cost from US to EU quite expensive.

[KCF2013]

Just thought that I would mention a really good source for bison/buffalo at a good price.

I received 2 sides from The Buffalo Leather store and I am really impressed with the quality of the leather and the price.

The material worked out to $7/ft which I thought was great. The quality is good, the shape is regular and there is no damage or any problems that I have seen. I have not built any cases with it yet but that will happen soon.

I dealt with Dane Cotten and he was really helpful.

Shipping was prompt and packaging was good.

Blake

Procyon Leather

Peers Ab Canada.

Did you have any problems with Canada Customs/brokerage fees?

[Procyon650]

There were no brokerage fees since it was sent via USPS. If I remember correctly there was just GST. Shipping was quite high though at I believe 60.00 for the hides.