What Is Crazy Horse Leather

Most handmade product from Healeather such as leather journals and leather pen cases are made of CRAZY HORSE LEATHER, which is almost one of our signatures. Some of you who are new to handmade leather works may be confused: What is crazy horse leather? Is it a kind of horse leather? Here we are going to introducing you what crazy horse leather is.

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Crazy horse leather is a kind of cowhides tanned in a unique way. The process of Crazy Horse leather production is extremely delicate, and it retains the original state of the cowhide, including the texture, spots and blemishes formed during cow's growth process. Crazy horse leather is exceptionally tough and durable, and over time it changes gradually, becoming richer and brighter in color. This natural aging process makes each Crazy Horse leather product unique, personalized.

Crazy horse leather has smooth touch, good flexibility and elasticity. Not only does this material make products unique, but also makes it ideal for making a variety of durable leather goods. Over the past few decades, Crazy Horse leather has become a highly prized leather choice, used extensively in high-end leather goods.

Characteristics

‌Material and Thickness‌: Crazy horse leather's thickness is usually around 1.0-2.5 mm. It maintains the original state of the leather, with natural growth lines and epidermal spots, showing a rough yet delicate beauty.

2.0mm crazy horse leather

‌Color-changing effect‌: The most unique thing about crazy horse leather is its color-changing effect. The leather surface will change color with a light scratch with your hand or under different light and angles. The longer it is used, the brighter the color will be, creating a patina-like feeling. This characteristic makes every Crazy Horse leather product unique.

Color change crazy horse leather

‌Oil Content and Durability‌: Crazy horse leather has a higher oil content, so it has better durability and certain water resistance. However, due to its high oil content, it is also prone to mold and requires special care in maintenance.

Self-healing: Scratches that are not too deep will fade away with time and use, making it ideal for making a variety of outdoor items and travel accessories.

‌Maintenance

‌Avoid scratches‌: Crazy horse leather is easily scratched, so try to avoid scratches by hard objects or nails. If the leather get scratched accidentally, please don't worry as scratches that not too deep will fade away over time. If the scratch is deep, you can apply colorless leather care oil or wax evenly to the scratch that helps restore its original color.

‌Cleaning: For daily cleaning, you can wipe the surface of leather gently with a soft dry cloth or brush. For stubborn stains, you can use colorless care cleaning paste, leather wax or leather cleaner, and wipe the leather surface with a clean cloth in small amounts and evenly. At the same time, regular oiling can help to maintain the softness and glossiness of crazy horse leather.

Against Water and Sunlight: Although crazy horse leather is water-resistant, it is necessary to protect it from getting wet. If it gets wet accidentally, wipe off the water immediately and place it in a well-ventilated place to let it dry naturally. At the same time, avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight to prevent the leather from ultraviolet rays that making it lighten, dry out, or even crack.

In summary, when we learn more about crazy horse leather, we will find that every product made of crazy horse leather is like a work of art with a story. Over time, the color of Crazy Horse leather will gradually become darker, richer and more layered. This is not just a change on appearance, but also a transformation in texture. Crazy Horse leather evolves with the lifestyle of its user, reflecting their unique life trajectory.

The beauty of this leather is that it is so real and raw. When you touch Crazy Horse leather, you can feel its history, its story. Every fold and every scratch is part of its unique history. This makes crazy horse leather not only a material, but also a companion that grows together with the user and experiences the baptism of time together.

The charm of Crazy Horse leather lies in its imperfections. In this era of pursuit of perfection, crazy horse leather, with its natural flaws and traces of time, shows a unique beauty. This kind of beauty cannot be artificially created or imitated; it is pure and real, the result of the joint creation of time and nature.