EthiopianBone Report post Posted September 16, 2014 Hello everyone! i've used the search function already but haven't seen a lot about using deer or goat leathers, so please excuse if this has been covered in some detail already... There seems to be a lack of information regarding the uses for goat and deer leathers. I'm very curious now as to whether that's due to a lack of supply in different areas, or if there is a functional reason why goat seems to be tagged for liners or jackets, and deer seems to be somewhat disregarded overall... The only other thing that came to mind is that maybe people are looking at working with leather primarily as a business, and perhaps people don't like the randomness of it? (size, scars, bullet holes, etc) I guess that could make it a bit too erratic for planning prior to procurement... If there are any issues inherent with goat or deer, I'd love to know. Otherwise, I'll just keep on lurkin' and hello from Seattle! Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted September 16, 2014 They both tend to be used as garment leathers. I don't know much about goat, other than it us usually thin. Deer is very soft and stretchy, so it is difficult to use on its own. I use it to line guitar straps where they are supported by the outer strap leather. It leaves the inside VERY soft and comfy. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EthiopianBone Report post Posted September 16, 2014 Thanks for the quick reply, Bill. I figured that the leathers might be good for smallish bags, wallets, etc. If nothing else, they should be good for practice... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinterBear Report post Posted September 16, 2014 Deer is typically thicker than goat and very stretchy, so it lends itself to pouches and beadwork. Goat is also stretchy, but usually thinner and not as "spongy", so it is easier to use for binding and lining, but can be fragile and tear. Deer also seems to have a slightly coarser and looser grain than most of the goat leathers I've had. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramrod Report post Posted October 5, 2014 i had a pair of riding pants from HJC i believe. they were goat leather. i was under the impression that it was second in strength to kangaroo. well, i should say that it was told to me that it was almost as tough as roo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lranger Report post Posted October 6, 2014 I've done a lot of work with buckskin and elkskins, primarily in the fur trade/mountainman realm. I've made buckskin coats, trousers, na type shirts, various types of bags, and moccasins. As far as I know, mountainman rendezvous and north american indian replica work is about all it is used for. My guess is that buckskin isn't "sophisticated" enough for leather lovers. (Not high quality.) It is very soft and pliable, and feels great to wear. There is no shortage if you know where to look for it. There is commercially tanned and brain tanned, which is the way the indians did it, and is considered to be better and more authentic, but very expensive. It is rather stretchy, so you do have to take care about that. Not a real problem as far as I'm concerned. I've mostly bought my buckskin from Spotted Pony Traders, in Florida. Keith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
