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Natural Tooling Leather from Hermann Oak Leather Co displayed on a wooden rack
Natural Tooling Leather from Hermann Oak Leather Co rolled and tied with twine
Natural Tooling Leather from Hermann Oak Leather Co rolled and tied with twine

Natural Tooling Leather

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Color: Natural

The Hermann Oak difference lies in our traditional vegetable tannage. 

What can you expect using Hermann Oak Tooling leather?

  • Smooth Cutting
  • Crisp Stamping
  • Burnishes with ease
  • Even Dye and Oiling
  • Firm Temper

All Hermann Oak leathers see vegetable tannins directly after the they leave the beam house where the hair and salts are removed from the hides.  The difference here is that our leathers are not pickled before they see the tannins.  This results in a firmer piece of leather that cuts smooth because of the lack of salts present from the pickling process used by other vegetable tanned leathers. 

In the beam house process the grain enamel is left on the hides rather than being removed by harsh chemical that push the leather.  That remaining enamel is largely responsible for why so many leather workers have come to trust Hermann Oak for its even consistent dyeing and oiling as well as the crisp stamping and extreme burnishing that is able to be produced by both beginners and professional leather workers. 

If you are looking for tooling, strap, or holster leather, this is the standard for many of the top professionals in the leatherworking industry! 

For holster making, this leather is void of chrome salts which would tarnish metal and molds well with sharp definition, drying to a firm, long-lasting shape. Excellent for molding, embossing, dying, and oiling. 

Cuts Available:

  • Sides
  • Backs
  • Single Bends 

Hermann Oak Strap/Tooling Grades:

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • TR
  • A/B Branded
  • 3X/Plug Leather

Minimum Order:

  • Natural Sides Minimum: 10 sides
  • Drum-Dyed Minimum: 5 sides

*Smaller quantities or square footage pieces are available through our global distribution network. 

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