buffalo hide

[Silver Surfer]

when a jac is advertised as made of buffalo, the question that begs to be asked is,, what exactly is buffalo hide? n. american bison-buffalo?, indian water buffalo?, etal. soft and spongy? firm and in need of breaking in like hh? like cow?

 

[Roughwear]

Good point. I imagined it is American Bison-Buffalo.

 

[John Lever]

I think it could be the type of animal that is used to produce mozzarella ,a domestic rather than a wild animal.

 

[Silver Surfer]

john, are saying that the hides are kinda cheesy?

 

[John Lever]

Nooooo!
I remember Ken had some excellent buffalo a while back, it would be great for the Aeromarine,so would some crusty goatskin.

 

[bseal]

Buffalo is like goatskin on steroids. Ultra grainy and thick, yet pliable. It's an excellent leather choice.

 

[bfrench]

Buffalo is like goatskin on steroids. Ultra grainy and thick, yet pliable. It's an excellent leather choice.

Bit is it water buffalo from Asia or North American buffalo (bison)????

 

[Vcruiser]

Here's my Aero seal buffalo that they once offered(Water Buffalo). Not spongy but a crisp finish..although not near as stiff like HH. Needs little breaking in.
However...much of the buffalo sold in the USA has a somewhat spongy feel to it with a quite different grain(more pebbley). Supposedly American Buffalo or bison.

 

[Dr H]

I think it could be the type of animal that is used to produce mozzarella ,a domestic rather than a wild animal.

Aren't the plain buffalo (bison) a protected species on Federal lands now?

 

[John Lever]

I think it could be the type of animal that is used to produce mozzarella ,a domestic rather than a wild animal.

Aren't the plain buffalo (bison) a protected species on Federal lands now?

I can't see there being anywhere near enough to supply the leather industry. I think the animals in question are the ones used as draught animals in the far east.

 

[sgbailey2002]

I think it could be the type of animal that is used to produce mozzarella ,a domestic rather than a wild animal.

Aren't the plain buffalo (bison) a protected species on Federal lands now?

Not in the USA. Anybody can raise Buffalo (bison) and do what they want with them. There are some herds living in National Parks that are protected as long as they stay within the park boundaries.

Skip (the original)

 

[a2jacketpatches]

Terry Bison Ranch in Wyoming has huge herds of buffalo, just outside of Cheyenne. I lived there over a decade ago. You could buy skulls, hair on hide, jerky, you name it. Very expensive but available.

 

[Silver Surfer]

interesting, and thanx to all, especially the pix. from what i can tell, the hides seem perfect for civy jacs.