Maybe antique finish. I meant the shine and the structure as if the leather is going to crack when bent..I think you mean the antique finish on the leather? You can opt for a different sheepskin without that treatment.
The USSR design is made of sheepskin with a twill exterior. If you want just sheepskin, go for the American AN-J4/M-445 or British Irvin.
Does Shawn have really soft leathers, which bent smoothly and do not need to breaking in?
How heavy is M-445?