Crazy Horse Leather

Our Crazy Horse leather is a US sourced and chrome tanned cowhide that’s made by applying special purpose waxes to a full grain surface. These waxes are melted and migrated under frictional heat. As a result when the leather surface is rubbed the color of the rubbed portion changes, which does not reverse immediately. This exhibits an antique effect.

What is Crazy Horse Leather?

If you’re looking for a long-lasting leather item with a vintage and premium look, then go with crazy horse leather.

A Name that Draws its Origins from its History

This material is not quite new. Actually, leather is known and used for centuries and in several civilizations. Leather has long been a material appreciated for its characteristics and its resistance to time and wear. It must be said that this resource was “easily” attainable, being a byproduct of hunting and diets of the time

But one might say that it’s only for several years that the attention of the world for this unique material grew back again.

That’s not really true in fact. The retro and vintage trend, although different over the years has always existed. It touches an essential part of our psychology: the nostalgia of past times. Leather materializes this trend because it is literally timeless, fits with everything and goes everywhere.

But where does it name come from? 

While one might think that the Crazy horse leather is made from the horse’s skin, this is entirely false. In fact, this denomination has caused and still causes (with regard to the questions we receive about our products) a lot of confusion in the minds of consumers.

Crazy horse leather, also known as saddle leather, is a cow leather type and only draws its name from its own history.

Indeed, this type of leather was, and still is, highly esteemed by the various saddleries, which valued the natural patina and the solidity that the leather took over time and uses.

It gives a “country cowboy style” to every finished product made of crazy horse leather. This is why the crazy horse leather was named after this fashion”trend”.

Let’s try to put it simple shall we ?

Crazy horse leather is a type of full grain leather, which is the best quality leather. Here is the list of genuine leathers, classified from the highest quality leather to the lowest quality leather:

1. Full Grain Leather (Crazy Horse Leather if oil immersed)
2. Top Grain Leather
3. Genuine Leather
4. Corrected Grain Leather

Crazy horse leather backpacks and related products can last decades with good care, whereas genuine leather items will last only a few years.

The robustness and the quality of this type of leather is due to the high density of granularity of the upper part of the skin.

On the picture below, you can find the different types of leather available on the market. You can see that the crazy horse leather (the full grain leather variant), is made of the grain,  the upper and strongest part of the cow’s skin.

Crazy Horse Leather is a unique leather type that undoubtedly stands out from the rest and its name comes from the leather that is used for the creation of horse saddles and which is also known as Saddle Leather.

Crazy Horse leather is the only 100% full-grain natural cowhide that has been specifically treated to be the toughest, strongest, most resilient cow leather available.

The name Crazy Horse Leather is derived from the leather’s popularity of use in saddle making – saddlers appreciated the toughness and beauty of this top-quality leather. Crazy Horse leather is made from full-grain cowhide – the highest-quality natural leather in the world. A coating of natural wax is applied to the leather, then buffed and polished to a rich, smooth finish. Wear and tear will increase the bag’s beauty – bumps and scratches change the color tones in the leather, creating the rich, multi-hued sheen that only the finest natural leather is known for.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF CRAZY HORSE LEATHER?

Crazy Horse leather has a timeless vintage appeal that cannot be imitated. Bumps, bangs, and scratches bring out the variety of rich hues that are inherent in authentic full-grain leather.

We use only top-quality pure, natural wax when creating our Crazy Horse leather product. Our skilled craftsmen buff and polish each product by hand using only the finest of materials to create bags/wallet that will be as beautiful as they are functional. The wax coating produces a leather that is water and weather-resistant and rugged enough to retain shape and beauty year after year, hike after hike. With minimal care your crazy horse items will last for decades. Happy customers have let us know that their Crazy Horse bag is still reliable and attractive after 30 years of use!

The wax increases the bag’s durability while also creating Crazy Horse leather’s unique ability to change hues when bumped or scratched. Enjoy the most rugged adventures without any worries – scrapes, scratches, bumps, and marks will subtly change hues, adding to your bag’s vintage charm. Remember – Crazy Horse leather has been used for centuries to make the finest-quality saddles, as it is the only leather that can maintain its luxurious appearance while enduring the rubbing and abuse that saddles normally must withstand. This is the only leather you can trust to reliably serve you for decades to come. Traditional leather bags may break, crack, or harden after one or two years. You can rest assured that with minimal care, your Crazy Horse leather bag/wallet will retain its strength and style for years to come.

What makes Crazy Horse Leather so special?

Its handmade process is what makes Crazy Horse Leather so special and keeps it beautiful day after day. The most important feature is wax, which is highly resistant to water and other liquids, which when applied to leather, protects the fibers much better than other substances used in common leather goods. We know that Crazy Horse leather bags still look great after 20 years or more, with a strong leather strap that still look great. If you think about how beautiful saddles can be seen after enduring years and years of use, understand how our Crazy Horse leather bags can be so durable.

 

 

Crazy Horse Leather bags are unique due to their handmade nature 

Nor does it stain fabrics or clothes. Because of this, it is the ideal leather option to make vintage style leather bags. Each crazy horse leather bag is handmade, therefore, all Crazy Horse Leather bags are unique due to their individual manufacturing process and the fact that they are made entirely of natural material, therefore, each bag that is made has a slightly different color creating a unique heirloom. They are also simple to clean

 

How is crazy horse leather made?

 

Crazy Horse Leather is made with the highest quality materials, supplied by the best suppliers in the field. The leather used is full grain cowhide that is of the highest quality in terms of color and strength.

 

Crazy Horse leather is produced by highly skilled craftsmen utilizing only the finest quality 100% natural leather. This rich full-grain cowhide is treated with natural wax, then hand finished to excellence– developing a water-resistant leather that is durable, lovely, and buttery-soft to the touch.

 

Crazy horse leather is made by applying a thick layer of a special type of wax to a full grain cowhide surface that has been smoothed and polished to give it a shiny and smooth feel. The wax will improve the fibers of the leather and cause small changes in the tone, shape and appearance of the material. This gives it a timeless appearance that ages beautifully over time, to increase the vintage look that Crazy Horse Leather is known for.

 

Through the process that is applied to full grain cowhide, it is guaranteed that this leather will withstand many years of use and abuse without wear.

Why does the crazy horse leather feel ‘waxy’? and looks like it has scratches on it.

The wax coating used in Crazy Horse Leather makes it extremely resistant to weathering, it also makes it very durable capable of resisting wear. The wax also protects the leather from damage related to water or moisture, therefore, the water will not damage it.

The good thing about Crazy Horse Leather is that each bag is unique due to the wax and special manufacturing that makes each bag distinctive, causing the items to look worn and rustic, quickly developing their own appearance and character with regular use. The healed scrapes and scratches of the natural leather below create a special kind of shade and over time turn into a gorgeous patina.