Horween=Kleenex=Xerox et al

[bs]

I know nothing about older leather. Why is it a problem that the new hides are coming from a year old cow? Kip skin, which is more costly, is sought after because it comes from younger animals.

Also, why can Horween only use the top 8% for baseball gloves? I understand this was the case at one time when the HOH leather was naked. I don’t think today’s HOH leather is truly aniline dyed anymore; I am surprised they are still so limited on their hide selection.

[fredderf]

Can someone explain to me the 4 dot, or 5 dot dating system?
thanksR

[ser182]

I see that Nokona is using Horween now on their Kimera gloves. are thye using the same leather? sp the pre98 are the only ones that use the more sought after horween leather. how do i tell which are pre 98?

[ser182]

Also there was someone that posted earlier that he bought some Horween leather. If I may ask what the cost was and how you can obtain it. I realy like to purchase some. What other leathers does Horween produce for gloves?

[LemonBall]

I believe that it is me that you're referring to.

I called Horween and spoke directly with Skip Horween. I told him that I wanted the same leather that Rawlings used in their American made "Heart of the Hide" gloves.
He knew exactly what I was talking about. I ordered one hide which cost about $8.50 per square foot (about two years ago). The hide was about 25 square feet. Now, if I had ordered 1000 square feet the price would have been half of what I paid.

It was the real deal. Fresh and supple; just beautiful stuff. I used it to make vintage style baseballs like the one in my avatar.

Feel free to send me a private message and I can give you additional details.