keplerts Report post Posted August 13, 2016 I see Weaver Leather is selling Water Buffalo hides at a decent price. In the product description they say they come for U.S. Hides! Is there a "Water Buffalo" farm in the US or "Wild" ones roaming around that I haven't heard of? I guess I just found this interesting when they said from U.S. Hides. Or is it cow hide that they named Water Buffalo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted August 13, 2016 I have an idea the folks doing the writing for Weaver's wouldn't know the difference. Quality checking?????? Ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVLeatherWorx Report post Posted August 14, 2016 Aside from those in a zoo I don't believe that we actually raise them as we don't really have the correct environment for them to thrive. Besides, I wouldn't recommend the leather for use as it is not a great quality and I speak from experience having spent time in countries where they do actually have the creature roaming the lands. It is just not a good material and should not be given the distinction of leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keplerts Report post Posted August 14, 2016 Thanks, That is kind of what I thought. I just thought it was funny to see "U.S. Hides". I work part time at a Farm Supply/Harness shop and they just got some "Water Buffalo" belt blanks in. The sticker on the blank says country of origin: U.S. America! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted August 14, 2016 Maybe its bison that got caught in some flooding. Just sayin'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVLeatherWorx Report post Posted August 14, 2016 You might be on to something there billybopp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefanninator Report post Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) A quick google shows there are quite a few of them in the US. http://americanwaterbuffaloassociation.com Edited August 14, 2016 by thefanninator Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
