Water Buffalo ( Chrome Tanned )

[wlg190861]

I bought some water buffalo hide an that stuff is beyond stiff. Is there any thing to make it more pliable ? I made a checkbook cover lined with pigskin lining an it stiff. ANY THOUGHTS

[wlg190861]

I bought some water buffalo hide an that stuff is beyond stiff. Is there any thing to make it more pliable ? I made a checkbook cover lined with pigskin lining an it stiff. ANY THOUGHTS

Someone with more experience must know something about this leather. Or is it just junk leather.

[kiwican]

Sorry, no help from me..just thought id respond in the hopes that someone else would have an answer for you

[MichaelT]

Forgive me if you've already tried this- but what about neatsfoot oil?

[Widget]

I used a very generous amount of carnauba wax on some really stiff horse hide one time to loosen it up some. It wasn't a huge difference but it did help...?

[wlg190861]

Thank you all. I've tried everything an I guess its just the leather. Its lightweight 5/6 but tough. I guess it has its place but checkbook covers is not one of-em.

[Halitech]

I think I've got some of the same stuff and I agree, it's pretty stiff stuff. I made a wallet out a piece and even after 6-8 months in my back pocket, it's still pretty stiff. It has softened some but I think it's just the nature of the leather.