Ever since I discovered this amazing leather about ten years ago, it has become one of my favorites. Originally made for boots for companies like LL Bean and known for it's virtually indestructable nature.  I began making wrap style journals and bibles from it, and they have been my most popular items over the years. These are massive cowhides, very heavy and hard to cut. The first two pictures below show a cowhide and the cutting tool I use.

The pictures below show the effects of pulling up, squeezing or bending the leather, it's ability to lighten in color when you "pull up" on it, and then slowly return to its original darker color. Pull-up leather has many finishes from very distressed to very smooth and elegant. It is so difficult to get that when I buy it, I get a slightly different color and grain.

Pull-up leather gets better with age because of the natural oils in your hands giving it your own distinctive coloring over time. And it's a real conversation piece!

 

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