Full Grain Leather, Top Grain Leather, & Some General Leather Characteristics

[@jamhurikongo2758]

I saw the long wallet towards the end of this video. You have not done a video on that though i was away for some days...Thanks for the good info. Your 10plus wallet with an insect bite is superb!

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

I should do a video on that Long Zip Wallet soon. Thanks for the idea. Glad you enjoyed the video Jamhuri!

[@foodculturemusic]

This is my favorite video so far. Now, I'm examining my wallet. 🤔

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

Thanks Dave! And actually, now that you are reminding me--I should make a video about that baseball leather I used to make your wallet.

[@foodculturemusic]

You should. It's one of the few 1 n 1 items you've done. At least I hope it's one of a kind. I like telling that story.

[@Caliyork]

Thanks for the info Derek! Still sporting my matchbox wallet!

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

Oh nice! I’m glad you found the video helpful, and that is great to hear the Matchbox has been treating you well.

[@kismetbridgeforth9131]

Correction: According to leather experts, top grain is the upper portion of a horizontally split full grain. The bottom of that split is how we get suede.

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

Yeah, I have heard both slightly different uses of the terms “full-grain” and “top grain” over the years. You can always ask the sales rep from the leather tanneries when you place your order for their exact usage of “full/top grain”. But, if you are ordering the end products, either term is a great starting point.

[@journeyman6752]

Very helpful info! Thanks

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

Great to hear. Glad it was helpful!

[@SoulTrain757]

Do you take note of the names that you come across on each hide?

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

It's normally random numbers or letters that I see branded on the hides, but sometimes there are some cool symbols.

[@jessicaarsua7935]

I have full grain sofas but now after many years they looking like Suede how can I get it back to her what is there a special formula cream or spray or something to get them back to how they used to be

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

I don’t really have any experience with conditioning leather. I asked one of the tanneries, and they suggested “Bee Natural” leather conditioning products. That’d be my best recommendation.

[@AmirAl-Haque]

What leather types can be used to make jackets? Can I use crazy horse leather.

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

I’m not really sure. I don’t have any experience with leather jackets. I would think it would need to be quite a bit thinner and softer than the leather I use. I would reach out to some of the stores in NYC’s garment district. They would know much better.

[@someonebartender]

How to know if i have top grain leather?

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

I am definitely not an expert at differentiating different types of leather from one another. I should mention, that the label of being "top grain" or "full grain" is not the most important factor when choosing the best high quality leather for your project. The thickness of the leather and the overall look and feel of the leather are really more important than the type of leather.

[@fabiandegussion5134]

What type named wallet did you pull out of your pocket pls sir ? I’m in the market for a new one myself. Cheers. ❤

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

That is the smallest of the minimalist wallets I make. It is called the Strayer.

[@fabiandegussion5134]

@@WertherLeatherGoods lovely craftsmanship. I’ll have a look at what you got. Thank you bud.

[@TrapMoneyBobby]

I love my strayer front pocket wallet! Thank you Derek!

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

That's great to hear you are enjoying your wallet! Thanks again for your support!

[@bhcorporation128]

Sounds great. I would like to start a small business on leather goods. Items are wallet, bag and belt. Can you please help to advise the machines those will be needed for these items ? Expecting for your kind feedback.

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

I would recommend going on leatherworker.net it is a really helpful website with tons of info. I don’t use a sewing machine on my leather goods, so I wouldn’t be a good person to ask.

[@chiranjitsaha9258]

How I get full green leather in India (kolkata)

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

I’m sorry - I’m not sure what the best approach would be to finding high quality leather internationally.

[@realman9679]

Same here i couldn't find full grain leather jacket online in India

[@user_foxbat25]

Will top grain leather have scratch, mark, blemishes?

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

I’m not 100% sure on the answer. My guess is yes, but that there would be fewer scratches and blemishes, on top grain leather. I would think it would depend on how much they shave down and how severe the scratches were in the first place.

[@TheRealReasonNASB]

Can you make a full grain tool belt set ? I just notice that occidental leather used top grain, like you said it's for mass manufacturing purposes. But I'd like full grain for a tool belt something that has character but will last a long time.

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

I don’t make tool belts-I just spent a few minutes on Occidental’s website, and it looks like they have some great looking items. I’m sure they work at a significantly larger scale than me, but from what I can tell, it looks like really nice stuff-at a really reasonable price point.

[@itsalwayssunnyinpahoa7631]

Extremely interesting, super grateful.

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

You are very welcome. I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@KDOGRULES123]

Will top grain leather patina?

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

Yes - top grain leather is good leather that will age well and develop a nice patina. I always recommend going with the lightest color leathers-because the patina is most noticeable with the lighter colors.

[@anjunaik7674]

I am getting allergy with rubber & regzin shoes. Which is coolest leather shoe's.

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

I’m not a shoe expert, but the next pair of boots I’m planning to buy are from Quoddy. I have a pair of Danner boots that I love, and I also enjoy the Rancourt boots I bought last year.

[@earlelzy7243]

What side is the grain side of the leather?

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

The name does make it a little counterintuitive, but the smooth side is the side where the “grain” is visible.

[@arobbins8755]

I bought a wallet from you some years ago (Waskerd). It was fairly flimsy leather and I was/am not a fan. I collect wallets and know it was full grain, but before I order anything in the future I want to make sure the hand isn't so flimsy. Thanks!

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

I appreciate the feedback. I recently started using a stiffer leather for my Plume Flap Wallets (the natural veg tan being the stiffest and my personal favorite). For the other wallets, I’ve continued to use the slightly softer leather. I think we may have discussed this before, but I’m always happy to exchange or refund a purchase if there are any issues, although I don’t think that was the point of your comment. Thanks for taking the time to reach out.

[@alphadawg7360]

Hey bro mind recommending some good quality full grain SLIM bifold brands?

[@arobbins8755]

@@alphadawg7360 check out Craft and Lore!

[@alphadawg7360]

@@arobbins8755 they dont have the classic bifold sort of design that im used to. Anymore recommendations? Can i message you in Instagram instead. Easier to communicate there

[@Smithereens77331]

Interesting!

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

Good to hear!

[@ChrisCanomi]

Great knowledge, also he’s handsome

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

Thanks for your compliments!

[@Earthquake453]

I don't understand why whenever there is a raw leather related video, it is always brown. Why not black or other colour? While brown and tan brown is expensive compared to black also it's more prone to damage plus the demand and style is limited compared to black leather

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

I didn’t realize that was a thing. It’s been a while since a made this video, but I think it was just a nice looking leather that I had on hand. All the tanneries I buy leather from charge the same amount no matter what color you purchase, so I wouldn’t think it has anything to do with price-probably just popularity.

[@AbdulRauf-ti2yc]

I need an Advisor and Consultant who may teach me about the business of cow leather.I will pay for the time. Abdul Rauf

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

There are a couple guys on KZbin that focus specifically on teaching. I'd check out Parker from Stock & Barrel. He has a lot of great videos.

[@watchfan6180]

Upvoted

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

Thanks - glad you liked it!

[@kharieibrahim7720]

👍

[@NukkaLips]

How interesting. I'm in the process of buying nice shoes

[@WertherLeatherGoods]

Nice. I’m glad it was helpful info.