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Tboots 2p
21:51 12 Apr 26
They are great. Lots of boot making supplies.
Brad Ross
22:06 08 Apr 26
Ashley
18:26 06 Apr 26
Called to ask for help picking out a leather. I gave how many inches I needed and the thickness in mm. Asked if they could help me figure out what exactly I needed to order and was told they are “far too busy” to teach a class on their products. I am shocked because I called previously and the young man I spoke with was incredibly helpful, but today when I called, I couldn’t get any help. I’m honestly shocked at the service I just didn’t receive.
Hannah Wead
02:56 30 Mar 26
My favorite place to go in Billings! If you are into leather projects this is your new home. They have an extensive selection of hides, hardware, and more for anything you want to make.
rik sorich
18:38 26 Mar 26
My new favorite place. Only downside is its 3 hours away from me
Danielle Clouse
20:00 24 Feb 26
Absolutely exceptional leather company. They have any and everything you could possibly be in search of. The staff is beyond knowledgeable, kind and helpful!
Larry C
18:00 11 Feb 26
Disappointing Quality – Hermann Oak Mid-Grade Tooling Leather (3/4 oz)
My decision to purchase this side was based on a previous positive experience. On 9/21/24, I ordered an 11/12 oz Hermann Oak side. The quality of that shipment was excellent and was beyond my expectations of a mid-grade tooling leather. That positive experience led me to confidently purchase the same Hermann Oak Mid-Grade Tooling Leather again, this time in a 3/4 oz on 10/18/24.
Upon receiving the 3/4 oz side on 10/28/24, I immediately encountered numerous defects throughout the most usable portions of the hide to include: holes, stretch marks, blemishes, scratches, gouges, dents, insect bites, discoloration, and what look to be burn marks. While I understand that “mid-grade” leather will naturally contain some imperfections, the extent and placement of these defects significantly reduced the amount of usable leather available to make any products. Furthermore, it completely contradicts what the description says.
As a craftsman, who just opened up a small leather shop in my home, producing quality goods is required. I often work around minor imperfections, however, when defects are concentrated in prime production areas, it becomes difficult to maintain the standard of quality my customers expect while trying to save money to purchase higher quality tools. The overall condition of this Hermann Oak side does not, in my professional opinion, meet the reasonable expectations of a product marketed and priced as Hermann Oak mid-grade tooling leather. I am confident that most craftsmen would share this same assessment. That experience unfortunately delayed upcoming product releases and had been disappointing compared to my prior purchase and experience.
Based on this purchase and experience I had with the sales associate Pat, I have difficulty recommending this particular 3/4 oz side to others seeking reliable and affordable Hermann Oak leather for any craftsmanship.
After contacting Montana Leather Company regarding the original 3/4 oz side, I explained that I needed to return it because a significant portion of the hide was unusable. The defects—including blemishes, gouges, discoloration, insect bites, and scratches—were concentrated in the prime cutting areas within the tightest grain sections of the leather, making it unsuitable for my production needs.
Pat, the sales associate I spoke with, provided a return label and allowed me to send the leather back at no cost, which I appreciated. In my correspondence, I mentioned the possibility of replacing it with a 4/5 oz Hermann Oak side instead. However, upon receiving the replacement and reviewing it more closely—while preparing a video evaluation—I noticed that the label read “4/5 oz MTL,” and the “MTL” designation had been scratched out in pen.
This raised concerns regarding whether the replacement side was in fact Hermann Oak, particularly given that there is approximately a $45 price difference between the Hermann Oak leather I originally purchased and an MTL side. More concerning was the condition of the replacement hide itself.
When I unrolled it, I found that it exhibited even more extensive defects than the original side I had returned. I was genuinely surprised by the condition. If a product has already been returned due to quality concerns, I would expect a higher level of quality control when selecting a replacement to ensure customer satisfaction and restore confidence. Unfortunately, the replacement hide was also unacceptable for my intended use and represents a significant loss of time and resources. This experience has been both frustrating and disappointing.
Since that interaction with Pat, the sales associate, I have not made any additional purchases from Montana Leather Company, nor do I recommend doing any business with Montana Leather Company in the future. My decision is based on the manner in which the situation was handled by Pat during my discussion and insulting my intelligence about the leather and how the process of choosing leather works.
My decision to purchase this side was based on a previous positive experience. On 9/21/24, I ordered an 11/12 oz Hermann Oak side. The quality of that shipment was excellent and was beyond my expectations of a mid-grade tooling leather. That positive experience led me to confidently purchase the same Hermann Oak Mid-Grade Tooling Leather again, this time in a 3/4 oz on 10/18/24.
Upon receiving the 3/4 oz side on 10/28/24, I immediately encountered numerous defects throughout the most usable portions of the hide to include: holes, stretch marks, blemishes, scratches, gouges, dents, insect bites, discoloration, and what look to be burn marks. While I understand that “mid-grade” leather will naturally contain some imperfections, the extent and placement of these defects significantly reduced the amount of usable leather available to make any products. Furthermore, it completely contradicts what the description says.
As a craftsman, who just opened up a small leather shop in my home, producing quality goods is required. I often work around minor imperfections, however, when defects are concentrated in prime production areas, it becomes difficult to maintain the standard of quality my customers expect while trying to save money to purchase higher quality tools. The overall condition of this Hermann Oak side does not, in my professional opinion, meet the reasonable expectations of a product marketed and priced as Hermann Oak mid-grade tooling leather. I am confident that most craftsmen would share this same assessment. That experience unfortunately delayed upcoming product releases and had been disappointing compared to my prior purchase and experience.
Based on this purchase and experience I had with the sales associate Pat, I have difficulty recommending this particular 3/4 oz side to others seeking reliable and affordable Hermann Oak leather for any craftsmanship.
After contacting Montana Leather Company regarding the original 3/4 oz side, I explained that I needed to return it because a significant portion of the hide was unusable. The defects—including blemishes, gouges, discoloration, insect bites, and scratches—were concentrated in the prime cutting areas within the tightest grain sections of the leather, making it unsuitable for my production needs.
Pat, the sales associate I spoke with, provided a return label and allowed me to send the leather back at no cost, which I appreciated. In my correspondence, I mentioned the possibility of replacing it with a 4/5 oz Hermann Oak side instead. However, upon receiving the replacement and reviewing it more closely—while preparing a video evaluation—I noticed that the label read “4/5 oz MTL,” and the “MTL” designation had been scratched out in pen.
This raised concerns regarding whether the replacement side was in fact Hermann Oak, particularly given that there is approximately a $45 price difference between the Hermann Oak leather I originally purchased and an MTL side. More concerning was the condition of the replacement hide itself.
When I unrolled it, I found that it exhibited even more extensive defects than the original side I had returned. I was genuinely surprised by the condition. If a product has already been returned due to quality concerns, I would expect a higher level of quality control when selecting a replacement to ensure customer satisfaction and restore confidence. Unfortunately, the replacement hide was also unacceptable for my intended use and represents a significant loss of time and resources. This experience has been both frustrating and disappointing.
Since that interaction with Pat, the sales associate, I have not made any additional purchases from Montana Leather Company, nor do I recommend doing any business with Montana Leather Company in the future. My decision is based on the manner in which the situation was handled by Pat during my discussion and insulting my intelligence about the leather and how the process of choosing leather works.
Patricia Grier
12:31 16 Nov 25
LOVE this place! I like to make little things with scraps and they have the best selection and highest quality. But better yet, when I decided to organize a free Christmas store for kids for our town, they sent me a generous supply of scraps for our project! Thank you Montana Leather!
Kevin Hall
16:53 14 Nov 25
I ordered a piece of leather for a project I’m working on. I received the package within 48 hours after placing the order with flat rate shipping, Montana to Kentucky. The quality of the leather was fantastic. The packaging was great to protect the leather. I will be making more purchases in the near future. Thanks for a great service & product!
Jan Hunt
16:45 26 Feb 25
Great store! Lots of selection, prices are reasonable.
Raelene Yazzie
05:55 22 Jan 25
Richard Abrams
02:44 12 Dec 24
Pamela Thayer
19:11 05 Dec 24
If you’re looking for saddlery supplies, or equestrian type items, this is the place. They sell very large pieces of leather, and since they didn’t have what I was looking for(bolo tie tips), I wasn’t all that impressed. But I’m sure if you were looking for a lot of leather, this is the place
Earl Smith
12:46 22 Nov 24
Freddie Moretti
13:12 10 Oct 24
After watching Robert Little doing a YouTube video on the Vaqueta leather I sent in an order. I ordered the blue thinking it would appeal to folk wanting a jewelry tray and I am very pleased with the outcome. I also ordered the brown for folk with a more subdued taste.These are wet molded trays 3.5″ diameter where I have used the mini laser to engrave a picture of chickens from my camera and pine tree I got from Gemini Google.
Couldn’t be more pleased…
Couldn’t be more pleased…
Andrew Scheuerer
21:52 05 Oct 24
Staff is helpful and friendly, and there is a big supply of material for leatherwork and repair. I really like their scraps bins for use as testing and “learning-how-to.”
Joel W
19:54 22 Aug 24
A+++! I could not be happier in my experience with Kenza, and her team at Montana Leather Company! Highly recommend! Thank you all for everything!
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Over 100 Years of Leather Excellence
From our humble roots in Billings, the Montana Leather Company has grown to become a premier leather supply store. Whether you’re looking for leather supplies, leather care products, or to buy leather in bulk, we have everything you’ll need to make and maintain your leather materials and accessories.
Though we got our start back in 1908, we’re anything but outdated. Not only can you expect us to be professional and knowledgeable, but we’ve kept with the times to make getting your leather supplies as easy as possible. Our paper catalogs have been swapped with a digital catalog – allowing us to provide high-quality leather nationwide!
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