Shinki Hikaku - Antique Horsehide - Jacket Leather (HIDES)

Shinki Hikaku (Japan)

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"Incredible. Loving this leather. The Horsehide is even more luxurious and beautiful in person!" - Ryan H.

Price
$ 319.99
Only 2 left in stock!
Specifications
SPLITTING

Leather splitting is a custom service available down to your preferred thickness

Please note split leather can't be returned

There is a tolerance to leather splitting. While we have invested a lot of time and training into hitting a tighter tolerance range than advertised, sometimes the  leather articles and differing densities require the full tolerance range. 

Leather tolerance is denoted by +/- which means the leather can be both above and below that number by the denoted amount.

  • Example 1.2mm +/- 0.1mm.
  • This means that the leather could come anywhere ranging from 1.1-1.3mm across the hide. Most the time this amount is indiscernible to the naked eye, but should be noted if measuring with precise equipment

How we gauge the leather is with a thickness gauge that can reach both the edges and middle of the hide. We apply a moderate amount of pressure (Not too hard and not too soft)

Again our tolerances are tighter than the tanneries. We are usually well inside the range, especially on panels, but occasionally need the full range. Tolerance ranges are as follows: 

Splitting Panels: +/- (0.1mm).

Splitting Full Hides & Half Hides:  +/- 0.15mm

No Splitting (From Tannery Splitter):  +/- 0.2mm

  • The width of our splitter is 27-28 inches. If you have a hide that is larger we will trim the hide to fit and return you both pieces. We cut off the belly section leaving you the nicest area of the hide in tact.
  • Due to it requiring often multiple passes we do not send the split flesh part.
WHOLESALE

We charge a placeholder price for the hide and then measure the exact size and refund any difference

Shinki Hikaku Horsehide 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 Antique Horsehide has its subtle differences than the other tanneries, it has a beautiful polished luster and has a less waxy feeling. The horsehide has a dense grain provided added durability and resistance. The Antique leather is an aniline finish showing off its natural grain. This means you will see blemishes, veins, bites and scratches in the leather hide. You can choose to embrace them into your design or hide them as necessary. The benefits of an aniline finish is the beautiful patina it will develop as it ages.  The antique finishing grain of this leather will make for great for both small and large leather goods

Great For:

  • Biker & Bomber Jackets
  • Watch Straps
  • Small Leather Goods
  • Totes
  • Handbags
  • Clutches

DIMENSIONS & PRICING

  • Full Hide (Side):  ~14-16 square feet: $19.99 sqft
    • We charge a placeholder price for the hide and then measure the exact size and refund any difference
    • Full Hides range from 8-16 square feet. You could get a hide in those ranges and we will refund you accordingly

    ETHICALLY SOURCED LEATHER

    All of our hides are ethically sourced as a byproduct of the meat industry. Leather that might otherwise be overlooked is transformed into something lasting through your creativity.

    Fast Shipping

    Most orders ship the next business day so you can keep your projects moving.

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    General Info
    Tannery i Shinki
    Cut i Whole Hide and Side
    Material Characteristics
    Full Grain i Yes
    Grain (Top) i Aniline
    Flesh (Bottom) i Smooth
    Burnishable i Yes
    Processing & Finish
    Tannage i Vegetable Tanned
    Dye i Completely Through
    Finish i Aniline
    Physical Properties
    Firmness i Medium
    Thickness i 1.2mm (3.0 oz) +/- 0.2mm
    Splitting i Free Splitting
    Yield i 85%+

    With a natural product like leather, there can be areas with neck and back wrinkles, veins, scars, bites, loose grain, but in general this article can expect an overall high cutting area. Double Shoulders also increase the cutting yield due to having no bellies where most the defects and loose grain are located. If you require large cuts for bigger products like totes, duffles, etc., we recommend whenever possible ordering a full hide. This leather being full aniline (meaning the leather is very natural with no extra finishing on the surface to hide any flaws) darker colors will better hide any areas of concern. A key skill of using full aniline leather is the ability to work less desirable areas of the hide into the less visible areas of your projects.
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