Shinki Hikaku 🇯🇵 - Shell Cordovan - Veg Tanned Leather (HIDES)

PRODUCT SPECS

• Article:  Shell Cordovan
• Tannery: Shinki Hikaku (Japan)
• Tannage: Vegetable Tanned
• Full Grain: Yes
• Finish: Full Aniline
• Firmness: Medium (6/10)
• Cut: Shells (Butts)
• Grain (Top): Smooth with Glaze
• Flesh (Bottom): Smooth
• Dye: Dyed Through 
• Burnishable: Yes
• Thickness: 4.0oz (1.6mm) +/- 0.2mm
• Restocked: Yes, every 2-3 months

Please note the images are a representative of the actual product, however computer and device screens vary as do dye lots. The leather you receive may look different than it appears on your screen. We suggest that you request sample(s) before ordering when color is critical. Product descriptions are to the best of our knowledge, if you notice any errors please contact info@rmleathersupply.com

OVERVIEW 

Shinki Hikaku Shell Cordovan leather comes from Kobe, Japan. Shinki has been in business since 1951 and are one of the few remaining tanneries producing this special article.  They are well known for their attention to detail, beautiful hides and rich colors. Shinki shell has its subtle differences than the other tanneries, it has a beautiful more polished luster and are less waxy feeling. These unique traits lend itself to really clean small leather goods.

Shell cordovan (or cordovan) is a rare, world-famous leather made of a specific layer of hide - "cordovan". The cordovan layer exists only in equine hides and has its maximum thickness on the rump area. One horse hide yields only two small oval pieces of cordovan - two shells. Using the centuries-old method of pure vegetable tannage and hand finishing, the tanning process takes a full six months to complete. The outcome is one of the world’s finest leathers and one that is highly coveted for its unmatched durability and wonderful patina.  

THICKNESS

• 4oz (1.6mm) +/- 0.2mm 

SIZES & DIMENSIONS

• 1 ds = 0.107 square feet

SPLITTING

• Contact us for additional splitting information.

GREAT FOR

• Shoes
• Wallet Exteriors
• Watch Straps
• Small Leather Goods

WHOLESALE

We are the Official North America distributor for Shinki. You can mix and match any of the Shinki Hikaku Articles (Shell Cordovan, Horse Butts and Antique Horse) to get the discount below on Full hides. We can offer the following discounts on Full Shells 

• Buy 2 Full Hides (Mix ANY Shinki Article): 3% Off
• Buy 5 Full Hides (Mix ANY Shinki Article): 6% Off
• Buy 10 Full Hides (Mix ANY Shinki Article): 8% Off
• Buy 20 Full Hides (Mix ANY Shinki Article): 10% Off
• Buy 25 Full Hides (Single Article and Color): Contact us for Tannery Direct

WHAT TO EXPECT?  

• Will my hide/panel be perfect? READ BEFORE PURCHASING
• Shipping and Return Info HERE