Hermann Oak Bridle Side - is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Leather Type: Cowhide
Tannage: Vegetable Tanned
Cut: Side
Average Size: 21–24 Sq. Ft.
Temper: Firm
Finish: Full-Grain, Hot Stuffed & Waxed
Item Number: HOBRS
Hermann Oak Bridle is a full-grain, 100% vegetable-tanned leather made in St. Louis, Missouri from domestic hides. Using Hermann Oak’s traditional tanning process, the leather is drum dyed, hot stuffed with oils, fats, and tallows, then finished with natural waxes to create the smooth grain, rich feel, and firm body expected from traditional bridle leather.
The hot-stuffing process works conditioning oils and waxes into the leather, giving it a dense, substantial feel while helping it remain flexible enough for hard-working leather goods. The surface has a smooth, refined finish that develops additional character and patina through handling and use.
The heavier weights also feature Hermann Oak’s moss back. Mossing, sometimes referred to as pasting, is a finishing process applied to the flesh side of the leather that lays down and seals the fibers. This creates a smoother, cleaner-looking back with less fuzzing, which is especially useful on straps, belts, tack, and other projects where the flesh side may remain exposed.
Hermann Oak Bridle is an excellent choice for belts, straps, bridles, reins, tack, saddlebags, cases, holsters, knife sheaths, and other projects that need firm vegetable-tanned leather with good structure. It also burnishes beautifully, allowing you to create smooth, polished edges on finished work. Lighter split weights can be used for wallets, small leather goods, and layered projects where full-weight bridle leather would be too heavy.
Hermann Oak has been vegetable tanning leather in St. Louis since 1881, using traditional methods that have made their leather a longtime favorite for saddlery, tack, belts, and other demanding leatherwork.
Please Note: This is full-grain leather and has not been sanded or buffed to remove its natural character. Healed scratches, insect bites, range marks, grain variation, and other minor surface markings may be present. The 2–3 oz. option is split from heavier leather and does not have the moss back finish.
Hermann Oak Bridle Side
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Overall rating: 4.4615383 / 5 from 13 reviews.
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"Upside: I received my shipment in a reasonable time and the color is as described. Downside: There are little black specs on the leather in a non specific pattern. I imagine it came from the tannery like this but I did expect better quality. I also didn’t receive the full three square feet I ordered. About 1/4th of a sqft was missing from a corner due to being the natural edge of the hide. I will still order from Springfield but I hope this was just a one off."
"It is the worst Hermann oak i have ever had. I am glad it is a small project because there isn’t any larger nice clean areas. I will go back to hand picking my leather once our leather supplier (4hrs away) opens back up. Fast shipping though."
"Absolutely gorgeous leather. The color is so deep and rich."
"I was looking for a piece of 10oz. cow hide for my latest project, and also have a little on reserve for the future. I was not expecting such incredible quality. This product from Springfield exceeded my expectations! Many thanks for your excellent customer service."
"I really love the color and look and feel of the leather. However, the piece that I received (2 square feet) had lot of creases and imperfections that made it difficult to bevel edges evenly on a finished product. The places where it was smooth was easy to work with and feels great. Overall, I’m happy with the leather but would have liked to receive a cleaner piece to use."
"Can’t ask for a better side of leather as far as Bridle goes!"
"This leather is fantastic! Easy to cut and it burnishes so well! I was able to make two wallets out of each piece so I’m very happy with the ROI of these pieces."
"This leather was great and easy to work with. Burnishes very well and looks great!"
"This leather was great and easy to work with. Burnishes very well and looks great!"
"I received several color samples but the London Tan is my choice. I'm going to cover a wall with it over the fireplace, where the surround is walnut, and hang a G Harvey on it. It will be something!"
