All right, I don't know if this seems completely bonkers to anyone else, but I was told very recently that goatskin is actually one of the strongest leathers out there. Has ANYONE else heard of this? This idea came from a friend whose dad owns goats, and from what I've gathered the skin is tougher then anything.
Could this possibly be a substitute to using kangaroo leather? It would be cheaper by far, I suspect, although I do have a cheap way of getting a whole kangaroo hide, but it wouldn't be until a little after Christmas. Does anyone have any info. on the quality of this kind of leather? Some feedback would be much appreciated!
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I have no experience with goat skin. I do know that Jim Spohn of Traditions Gloves uses goat exclusively. He has made a lot of falconry gauntlets over the years. Must be some reason he uses goat.
Post by ryannewhardt on Aug 1, 2006 22:54:44 GMT -5
I bought some goatskin suede to make some equipment, but its much to thin and stretchable to make anklets/jesses. I guess I wasted my money. I guess I could make pouches though!
Goat skin is quite poular for making both gloves and bags. I personally would not use it for equipment unless it was a secondary layer or none vital piece of equipment that requires strength such as a hood.
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