Hermann Oak, English Bridle Leather, Back, Chestnut

Hermann Oak, English Bridle, Leather Back

Hermann Oak English Bridle leather is a full-grain, vegetable tanned leather produced in the USA using traditional pit tanning methods. Crafted from premium steer hides and hot stuffed with a rich blend of tallows, waxes, and oils, it offers a firm hand, smooth surface, and deep, natural color. The hides are drum dyed and struck through, then finished on both grain and flesh sides for a clean, refined look that is ideal for belts, straps, and structured leather goods. Over time, Hermann Oak English Bridle develops a polished patina as the waxes surface and the leather is handled, making it a dependable choice for projects that demand classic character and long term durability.

Color: Chestnut

Cut: Back

English Bridle Leather Specs:

• Grain Type: Full Grain
• Grain (Top): Smooth
• Grain Flesh (Back Side): Refinished in Chestnut, smooth
• Finish: 100% Aniline
• Dye: Struck Through - (Color is dyed fully through the leather from top to bottom)
• Temper (Stiffness): Firm - (Hard and rigid with little flexibility)
• Type of Leather: Bovine (cow)
• Tannage: Vegetable Tanned
• Grade: #1 and #2 - Best quality at the Tannery, meaning the least amount of imperfections on the leather!

Size:

• Average 19-21 sq. ft.
• Average length 86-108" inches
• Average height 27-31" inches

Weights Available:

• 8-10 oz (Thickness: 3.2-4.0mm --- 1/8"-5/32")

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The Tannery: Hermann Oak of St. Louis, MO, USA (est. 1881)

• Hermann Oak Leather Company was established in 1881 and is one of the premier vegetable tanneries in the United States, known for traditional pit tanning and consistent, high quality production.

• Made in the USA from carefully selected domestic steer hides using time-honored vegetable tanning methods.
• English Bridle is hot stuffed with a proprietary blend of tallows, waxes, and oils, creating a firm, structured temper with a smooth, refined surface.
• More structured, making it especially well suited for belts, straps, equestrian goods, and other projects that benefit from shape retention and durability.
• Drum dyed and finished with aniline dyes, allowing the natural grain character of the hide to remain visible while delivering rich, consistent color.
• Excellent burnishing and edge finishing properties, with wax content that supports clean, professional edges.
• Develops a deep, polished patina over time as the waxes surface and the leather is handled and worn.
• Strong cutting yields across the hide, making it a reliable choice for premium leather goods and long lasting finished products.