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    Evolution of Leather - Belts Wallets Patches

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      nikkiong
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      @louisbosco i totally believe in paying for lifetime gears too. 🙂 and how would you justify the difference in quality of goods made from shinki shell vs horween shell leather?? i've heard shinki shell being more plasticky..

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      • louisboscoL
        louisbosco
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        @nikkiong well, the feeling on both is hard to tell by words. but when you feel them, you can tell the difference. as for me, what sets it apart is that i feel there's more oil to the horween shell, where if you just run your finger over the top and you can feel the oils in the processing of the leather and how smooth it is. the texture is just worlds apart.

        also, as a personal preference, i prefer the smooth underside of the horween shells as compared to the net-like texture of the under side of shiniki's shell i've handled. the aesthetics of horween's shell is beautiful at first side. but like i said, once you run your fingers over the leather, you'll immediately know what i mean.

        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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        • Sheepdog149S
          Sheepdog149
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          I recently got my Japanese wallet in the mail – breaking er in...  I just noticed the 1st indigo stain on it, which was caused by a pair of IR 634's 😉  I can't wait to watch it darken with use. I have started back pocketing the wallet at work, not just on my off time, to kickstart the aging process.

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          • SamS
            Sam
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            Customer came to us today for a replacement patch… he might have been overreacting. I don't see anything wrong with this at all!

            Insta - @braveinthefaceoflasers

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            • 4c4
              4c
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              ^ 🙂

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              • AnesthetistA
                Anesthetist
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                Mmmmmm jerky

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                IG: bluehandsslim

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                • johnny5799J
                  johnny5799
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                  Wife bought me this Tanner Goods Rider Wallet for my birthday.  1 month of evo.  I think the IH-FW might be my next wallet.  Just need to sort my funds.

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                  • mikebarhootM
                    mikebarhoot
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                    Tandy leather:
                    1 year / new
                    Size start / now (middle)

                    Sorry for the sh|tty hotel lighting.

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                    • tigerpacT
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                      ^That leather looks thirsty!

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                      • mikebarhootM
                        mikebarhoot
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                        no - left (treated w obenaufs <month ago)<br="">yep - RT (just baught while on road.  will treat once home)</month>

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                        • AnesthetistA
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                          Belt on the right has a killer patina on the buckle. Really cool.

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                          IG: bluehandsslim

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                          • AnesthetistA
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                            New to me Buco garrison. The nickel has taken on a nice brushed finish.

                            Tender Co blue enamel. I love that some parts have worn down to the brass.

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                            IG: bluehandsslim

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                            • mikebarhootM
                              mikebarhoot
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                              yep… worn blue is cool!

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                              • BrockB
                                Brock
                                Raw and Unwashed
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                                Tanner Goods Workman Wallet

                                Day 1 vs. 5 months

                                6 months took on a few scratches from some barbed wire..

                                8 months. Some indigo!

                                IG - @leatherdenimboots

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                                • PSBP
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                                  Looks great @Brock !

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                                  • BrockB
                                    Brock
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                                    Thanks man! I'm loving it so far! Living near the Portland TG is bad for my bank account!

                                    IG - @leatherdenimboots

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                                    • DionD
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                                      Very nice! Love the 5 months evo!

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                                      • BrockB
                                        Brock
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                                        Thanks man! It gets better every day

                                        IG - @leatherdenimboots

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                                        • BrockB
                                          Brock
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                                          6 month evo of my single wrap wristband next to a brand new double wrap wristband

                                          IG - @leatherdenimboots

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                                          • nizzel55N
                                            nizzel55
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                                            Red Wing gloves obtained 2014-12-20. So seasons of use.

                                            Tanner goods Workman wallet and leach. Obtained 2013-01-03.

                                            Tanner goods Standard Belt. Obtained 2013-01-03.

                                            Tanner goods Camera strap. Obtained 2014-06-30.

                                            Instagram: Nizzel55x
                                            187cm (6' 1.6"), 80kg (176lbs)
                                            IH-666S (33), IH-666UHR (33), IH-666SII (32)
                                            IHSH-76 (L), IHSH-62 (L), IHSH-101 (L), IHSH-109 (L)

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