Description
What is Grade A Tooling Leather?
Hermann Oak #1 tooling leather, or Grade A as we call it, is the best quality of Hermann Oak veg tan leather that money can buy. For the extra buck, you ensure that you get an excellent piece each and every time. Some imperfections are still possible, but they are negligible for all intents and purposes. If you want to learn more, check out our blog about the Hermann Oak tanning and grading process.
When do people use it?
Projects that require larger pieces of leather are usually better suited for Grade A. When you want a top-of-the-line finished product, you want a top-of-the-line leather to make it.
What thicknesses and sizes are available?
At Montana Leather, we offer a full range of thicknesses in tooling leather from 2 oz (1/32 in) to 12 oz (3/16 in). Average hide size is 25 square feet.
Ed (verified owner) –
Not impressed. I have been burned before with Herman Oak and won’t be taking the risk anymore. You pay a premium price but can’t guarantee that you get a premium product. You see this same complaint all over the internet.
I have switched to Wickett and Craig (and suppliers that ensure you get what you paid for).
Pat@MontanaLeatherCompany (store manager) –
Hey Ed, I’m sorry to hear your Hermann Oak side was not to your liking. Hermann Oak grading does encompass a range of quality, with grade A only meant to imply that it has the fewest imperfections, as opposed to no imperfections at all. I will give you a call a little later to see if we can work something out to either get your side coming back to us or for a refund or offering an alternative (which we have).
ss327chevelle (verified owner) –
I tend to stick with Hermann Oak as it’s the most correct for period leather for Brogans or Pistol Holsters. Usually only about 60 percent of the hide is useable, regardless of where you purchase Hermann Oak. The hide I received seemed more on the B side but was still able to get some items cut out of it.
Mark Brooks (verified owner) –
This side was substituted with a Turkish import. ML was out of HO 8/9 and I was on a tight time frame for an order. The leather was correctly represented and I agreed to the order. However, the mid-grade quality didn’t meet my needs. I may find other uses, but I’ll hold out for Hermann Oak in the future.
Samuel Lucas (verified owner) –
I was not impressed with the quality of the hide. I ordered Grade A and expected a really good hide. Although not horrible, it did have plenty of flaws.
Derek (verified owner) –