Its got no labels. Lapels arent full grain as the rest but the leather has the same thickness. Thats another thing, the jacket is heavy and the leather is thick. Weighs 7+ pounds. I was thinking steer hide.
Thanks for the help guys.
THis horsehide is not stiff though. Its supple, similar to this one maybe http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?48440-NO-NAME-A2-27753
or this http://www.surplusmilitarystore.com/cockpit-usa-z21v60-flying-tigers-23rd-fighter-group-jackets.html%20br
by changing the back into 1 piece, changing the zippers, and fixing the collar...... what would be a fair price for it?
note it is not heavy/stiff/glossy as most Aero or lostworld horsehide racers......
aswatl You're right, I could have it changed into 1 piece. Thanks
Buny Yes, brown and black
Seb Dont know the exact thickness. Overall weight is probably 3 pounds though.
What do you guys think about the pocket zippers? Would these...
Posted a threat a few weeks ago showing a pic of horsehide asking if it was genuine horsehide.
Well, I received the jacket a few days ago. Turned out it is genuine horsehide, but, it is not heavy/stiff horsehide, it is supple, light, similar to the horsehide used in some bombers and few Cafe...
Thanks for the comments
As far as the maker goes, he has been up front with the types of leather, never lied. But who knows,or maybe its just not very good quality like andy says. I'll just buy it and see what happens, I'll post pictures in 10 days or so.
Thanks a lot fellas !
Thanks a lot guys!
It is new PC, and quite grainy
Monitor, I googled jerky horse and found this http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?66535-Two-tone-Goodwear-Arcadia-Idea/page6 it compares a few versions of HH, it does look a bit like the russet on the bottom
Here's a zoom in of...
Hello folks
Wondering if you could help me out identifying this leather, Im been told its a supple 1.2 mm horsehide.
What do you think ?
http://i.imgur.com/WWHsZIE.jpg
Thank you
PS Loving the forum, didnt know there were so many leather jacket enthusiasts
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