Belt Blank (2.5-2.8mm) - Black
Belt Blank (2.5-2.8mm) - Black
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These are full-grain, vegetable-tanned water buffalo black belt blanks/straps sourced from a Leather Working Group (LWG) Gold-rated tannery. The Gold rating reflects the highest standards in environmental responsibility, including water management, chemical control, waste treatment, and supply-chain traceability.
Tooling & Edge Burnishing Performance
The vegetable tanning process produces a firm temper and a tight, dense fibre structure, making the leather well suited for tooling, carving, stamping, and embossing. The density and natural oil content of water buffalo leather also result in exceptional edge burnishing performance, allowing edges to compact cleanly and smoothly using water, gum, waxes, or friction-based burnishing techniques.
Ageing & Patina Development
With use and exposure, the leather will gradually develop a natural patina. This behaviour is typical of vegetable-tanned leather and reflects normal oxidation and handling over time.
Specifications
- Thickness: 2.5-2.8mm
- Material: Full-grain vegetable-tanned water buffalo leather
- Form: Aniline Black dyed Crust on grain side
- Tannery Rating: LWG Gold
⚠️ Natural Marks & Surface Variation
These belt blanks/straps are cut from full-grain leather hides, where the natural grain layer remains intact. As a result, healed scars, grain variation, stretch marks, insect marks, or minor surface irregularities may be present. These are inherent to authentic full-grain hides and are not defects.
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