For ages 6+ Leather 101 Full Grain, Top Grain, Genuine, and Bonded Leather Explanation

[@Leodis.Leather]

It's amazing how many people think 'Genuine Leather' stamped on something is a sign of quality!

[@geist.leathercare]

Hi Dave, I just wanted to say thank you for an amazing video. We sell leather care and leather repair products and regularly train our customers. At the start of most trainings, I usually have to explain the different types of leather. I watched this video a year ago and I must admit I draw the exact same diagram every time. It has proven very effective. Job well done and keep up the great work! Best Regards, Ram@Colourlock (London, U.K.)

[@saddlebackleather]

Hey Ram, thanks for the encouraging words. Dave's videos teach me a lot as well. A big hello and our best to you, from Texas. -William

[@saddlebackleather]

Hi Ram. Dave here. Drawing things out really helps me to learn. Sounds like we both enjoy educating people

[@derekwlee]

Just saw one of your videos on reddit today under artisanvideos and now I've seen every one of your videos in a marathon session. You and your family and business seem pretty awesome.

[@aayushbajaj2260]

wtf it's like 4 in the morning here and the cow at the end just woke my whole family

[@josefinamaria572]

haha this is soo good and hilarious! i love when a teacher makes things simple and easy, now i will never forget :D

[@ragingmrs6623]

Thank you very much for this easy to understand explanation of leather types.

[@Jatzorigin]

Great video Dave! More than a year after i got my wallet from you guys (model doesn't seem to be available any longer, Bi-Fold Wallet Small in Tobacco) i still get compliments on it as it's developed some lovely colours through heavy use and exposure out on mine sites here in Australia. I always keep the business card handy on my desk and make sure to tell people about the 100 year warranty which never fails to get a laugh.

[@fongpei5512]

when some shady furniture place hands you a piece of swatch, is there a sureproof way to test whether its top grain, split, bonded on the spot??

[@jakobgrunstein1092]

is there a difference in comfort? for exaple,, respective to season the leather in cars gets very cold or very hot and is slippery. i guess it is chrome tanned. would veg tan be any different? thanks.

[@LylasDad]

This dude is cool as they come and funnier than most lol

[@saddlebackleather]

Haha yeah, Dave is a cool dude, and have a great sense of humor. -William

[@foolishly69]

@Saddleback Leather Hi William, Quick question; is it possible to buy "Full Grain Leather" overseas where they don't use barbed wire? or is that over priced and would make everything too damn expensive. -Thanks Dan

[@saddlebackleather]

Hey Dan, I'm sure there are lots of places where cows roam free of barbed wire. But if you're talking about eliminating all natural markings to the hide, (cuts, bites, fight scars, stretch marks, .etc) you're going to find that everywhere, if it's full grain leather. The darker the leather, the less you're going to see those markings. If a completely clean and uniform look is what you're after, you'll want top grain leather, or something less quality, like genuine leather. I hope that helps. Please let us know if you have any other questions. -William

[@minerforjob32]

Best explication no joke

[@eross21]

nice explanation. so where does tooling leather fit into that mix ?

[@minerforjob32]

Tooling leather is veg tan leather. You can get veg tan as full grain or top grain. Tooling leather is more about the tanning process rather than the cut used

[@chrisulfen8775]

And also, how do you spot a fake "full grain leather"? There's a lot of companies trying to copy the feel and touch of the full grain leather. Kinda hard to spot the real from the fake stuff.

[@imgrimbur]

i did buy leather jacked and i dont know hwat kind of leather it is, it says - semi ace pig skin, it sort of looks like brushed leather, the structure is like dryed up mud, i cant tell if its durable or watter repelent or bad quality, it cost me 150 bucks

[@eatsleepplayrepeat]

Thanks, I'm trying to find a good leather jacket.

[@vivekrai5963]

Nice video.... You've kept the explanation nice and simple. Thanks!

[@YouTubestopsharingmyrealname]

Can you use the whole hide to make leather products? or are there reasons you wouldn't want to do that?

[@YouTubestopsharingmyrealname]

I talking about the with the top grain all the way down the the genuine leather.

[@timoe1149]

+Casey Hagist My guess is that the quality is not even, so the genuine part would wear away faster. The whole hide is quite thick as well hence it would not make for a good material because of that; it's not pliable.

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

Genuine leather is fine for small things like handbags & wallets that usually ware out & replaced. But you want top grain for expense items you want to last like jackets & sofa.

[@imad_faquih]

Very nice, thanks a ton for making things simple to understand

[@nomi34]

Why is full grain comparatively more expensive when it appears that more work is needed to obtain top grain and genuine leather?

[@minerforjob32]

Because top grain and genuine leather are byproducts of more expensive full grain products. It's the waste, a lot of times it's sold by lb

[@MrEZANO]

Extremely interesting, thanks for posting. This company nails Marketing at every level.

[@sanakhalid2219]

Hi there, thanks for the great video, it is very informative. I need help, I want to buy full leather sofa set online but don't seem to find any, I found top grain ones and some try to play around terms and call it ("Full" top grain leather!!) but still can't find the real thing, any recommendations?

[@sanakhalid2219]

I'll subscribe to be your first customer if my dream comes true :)

[@drason5627]

I have a question, is suede also full grain leather (cuz im thinking about buyin some shoes but it says the upper is full grain leather but it looks like suede) and if it is will it get a patina like normal leather

[@drason5627]

heres a zoom look 5.kicksonfire.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/adidas-originals-c-10-grey-2.jpg

[@pixelbat]

+Drason56 Those shoes are ugly. They look like they're made with car seat belts.

[@XQzix]

First impression: Beginning scene, the chalkboard spells "Saddeback" (missing the L) instead of "Saddleback" as it should read, just saying.

[@wangyue9754]

Is that true, by law, we need to put 'Genuine' on the label in order to confirm the content of the material. Just like we need to put faux on the fake leather product? I see some manufacturers use Genuine Front Quarter Horse Hide on the label. So I guess the word 'Genuine' actually doesn't indicate the quality.

[@NorthStarLeather]

Genuine just means real. If you're using real leather, then it is Genuine leather. He's talking about finished splits- that's the real "industry term" for a suede that's had a finish applied to look like top/full grain leather.

[@saifullahdurrani6322]

hi, I'm really interested in finding out what animal hide my leather jacket is from along with what grade of leather it is. would I be able to get a hold of you and have you take a look at it please? thanks in advance

[@saddlebackleather]

Hi Saifullah, that might be difficult if we're just looking at photographs. You might be better served finding a local leathersmith who can see it in person. But we'll gladly take a look. Please email us at [e-mail] Thanks! -William

[@saifullahdurrani6322]

Saddleback Leather yes, I know. it's just that there's not many leather specific manufacturers here where I live. I had to comment on your video because I've done a whole lot of research on pinpointing my leather items but despite everything, I still can't be exaclty sure of what grade it is. I'll email you for sure. thank you very much!

[@newstart1651]

Thats the best explanation I'v every heard. Nice illustration. p.s. I'm loving my new ID wallet from you-!!

[@stacykrett]

That was an awesome explanation. Thanks for making this video.

[@821107085349]

very informative, easy to understand explanation.

[@codybroken]

THANK YOU!!! Only thing that could have made it better is if you had a cow plushie prop.

[@automaticdial1]

Great!! Learned a lot

[@brianwball40]

Great explanation. The big question is...when are you building that zip line in the back yard? See chalk sketch, LOL.

[@bbrachman]

Good thing I am over 6 Years Old. Bonded leather=Boo!!!!

[@MsMommaRose]

A great video. You cleared that all up for me.

[@advmotorrad]

Thank you so much much sir best explanation... if you showed ua bit more in leather that should be perfectt.. full grain leather patch top grain leather patch other Anyways thabks

[@ArtaCartii]

Hi there! Could I have yyour permission to upload this video on my own channel with Romanian subtitles? It would help me in the education process of the Romanian public watching my bookbinding series. It would of ourse contain info about your website and channel. Thank you.

[@saddlebackleather]

Go for it. I would love for you to use it with Romanian subtitles. Anytime I can help educate people, I'm all over it. Do you do old fashioned book binding?

[@ArtaCartii]

Thank you so much! Yes, I do oldschool bookbinding and restoration work, with hand-dyed veg tanned leather. BTW your videos are both chock full of info, mesmerising, and funny!

[@saddlebackleather]

Cool to hear. I'd like to come over to visit one of these days so I can learn what you do. It's fascinating.

[@ArtaCartii]

It would be a pleasure. You do know I m in Romania, Central Europe, Dracula Country, Mordor, right?

[@saddlebackleather]

Yes. I think it would make for a nice roadtrip. Maybe a year from now

[@RanjitSingh-pl6rw]

Well explained sir. Thanks

[@castledomeknives9395]

THAT IS FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!... I'M GONNA INSTALL A CHALKBOARD IN MY BEDROOM.. ;)

[@saddlebackleather]

I would do it if I were you.

[@s4madman]

LOL @ 1:22, "My wife is hot". You're too funny. :-P

[@saddlebackleather]

Yes, Dave has a great sense of humor. -William

[@pearl4304]

I’ve been using genuine leather for about 5 years and still good also it’s lot cheaper than full grain

[@Hattonbank]

Full grain is genuine leather!

[@maggot1234]

why does noone in these videos show the actual types of lather so we can see the difference is beyond me, wat does some scratchings on a table show me ?

[@saddlebackleather]

Fair question, let me explain. The sketch on the chalkboard is a very large, blown up representation of the side of a piece of leather. This makes it easier to understand what the grain, (which is millimeters thick) actually looks like. This video Dave made shows some different types of leather: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2KUqJ-knNWoibs -William

[@hopeindirect4165]

In my workshop, when I put on ma leather, and rock to sum Metallica, Delta Parole, Foo Fighters or the Smashing Pumpkins I feel like I can do anything in the whole wide world.

[@442992]

I hadn't noticed that, but its true..

[@pvpixelarts]

Nice. Great video. BTW, now I know the origin of cavemen drawings. :-)

[@sikanders7725]

Well explained thnk you 🙏

[@blesspascal6016]

brilliant!

[@Egertron]

Yes.

[@chrisulfen8775]

Why not just use the whole stuff, instead of dividing it into full grain, top grain and genuine?

[@timoe1149]

+Benedict San Diego My guess is that the quality is not even, so the genuine part would wear away faster. The whole hide is quite thick as well hence it would not make for a good material because of that; it's not pliable.

[@Hattonbank]

@@timoe1149 The hides are split into two, then the top grain side has its "B" side shaved to reduce it evenly to a nominal 1.2mm thickness. Top grain whether Full grain or corrected is real genuine leather.i

[@nigell.8705]

Awesome

[@pixelbat]

Came here because I'm buying a new office chair and it says it's made of top grain. Wanted to know the difference. Very informative. Fuck bonded leather, the stuff sucks so much.

[@saddlebackleather]

+pixelbat Top grain is way better than genuine leather and would last much longer. I don't know of any places making full-grain chairs. You might have to find someone who works with leather to do that for you. Check out leather interest groups or reach out to someone on www.custommade.com - Sid

[@ScrubsIsee]

It‘s gross - but a kind of cool!

[@brotherarn]

😆 playing cow