In this video, Robert Little takes on the task of comparing our Hermann Oak and Import MTL veg tan leather. Do they tool differently? Do the burnish differently? How much of a factor is cost per square foot? These are all questions that Robert hopes to find answers to that many leatherworkers will often ask […]

In 2019 my colleague Justin and I made a trip over to Missouri to pay a visit to Hermann Oak Leather to learn their tanning process so that we could incorporate it into conversations with our own customers. My goal in this article, however, is to help spread the knowledge that Justin and I gained after our trip, and to pass it along to you. Enjoy!

Making a belt is something most leather workers attempt at some point in their crafting journey. Join Robert Little, as he guides you step by step on how to make a high quality leather belt using our very own Vaqueta veg tan. We hope that by the end you will feel inspired and confident in […]

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