It is Water Buffalo.
You are probably thinking of American Bison. A completely different critter.
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You are probably thinking of American Bison. A completely different critter.
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Squirrel_hero
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Buffalo leather flimsy? Nah, that’s not true. It’s one of the toughest leathers out there—plenty of motorcycle jackets are made from it because of how durable it is. If Thedi’s using it, you can bet it’s high quality.
And 10% off a custom maker? Come on. This isn’t some off-the-rack mall brand doing promo codes lol—it’s a small-batch artisan making jackets to order. If you want a discount, better off waiting for a used one to pop up.
Edit: The comment after this wasn’t there when I posted, where you realize it’s American bison you were thinking of.
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jr30
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You wouldn’t regret it. I was a bit skeptical at first too—after all, a water buffalo leather jacket isn’t exactly mainstream. It’s sometimes used for high-end furniture, like couches, but as a jacket?
Still, I decided to go for it, drawn by the uniqueness, and I haven’t regretted it one bit. Thedi’s water buffalo leather in tan/cognac has a great feel - beautifully selected hides, perfectly stitched together. The leather is soft (not lambskin soft, which wouldn’t be desirable), yet it has a nice grip and molds to the body exceptionally well. It doesn’t feel restrictive, nor does it give you that armored sensation like CXL FQHH.
Since it’s vegetable-tanned, it’s naturally not as water-resistant as something like CXL FQHH. My jacket has already been through a few unexpected downpours. Initially, the light-colored leather showed some discoloration (rain drops), but it dried up nicely. The natural oils and waxes help "push the moisture out" and provide excellent protection. Every now and then, I give it a quick brush, and that’s all it takes.
