I was convinced Saddleback Leather was worth the money years ago. Videos like this just drive it home for me. Definitely one of my favourite videos so far. Thanks Dave and Team
I love it. All your media has done a great job at sharing your values. We don't buy what you do, we buy why you do it. Saddleback inspires excellence. Thank you for being an example.
I love how Dave goes the extra mile and hand sells every bag with videos like this. Thanks to Saddleback I am addicted to high quality leather goods... i'm eighteen. Thanks to all of you at Saddleback for providing me with hours of enjoyment as i watch Saddleback videos instead of doing my homework. I hope to own at least one of every Saddleback product. Dave, thank you for providing us with the most amazing quality known to man, its great to have found a company that still functions on old school values.
I bought a high quality leather jacket years ago. Because I condition the thing every year, and because I wrap the thing up whenever I'm not using it, it's lasted me nearly 5 years without any smudges, rips, or ware. It's still so soft too. That's the difference between okay leather, and high quality leather.
Although they're likely to never see this, it's true, I worked in a restaurant once and this lady came in said she's vegan and if we had anything gluten free..... My boss said his mom doesn't eat gluten but eats meat still... This lady clearly just wanted to be well I dunno a bitch
Ernesto Collazo and his very capable sons are among the best tanners In Leon Guanajuato Mexico ......Gio , Fabian and Beto ...great video clip of great leather . Viva Mexico .
I've had my Saddleback bag for years and it is awesome! The quality, durability, versatility, and aging is unsurpassed. One of my best friends got the same one after seeing mine...which I didn't mind at all. This bag will be given to my son when I'm not around anymore. It's definitely meant to last through the ages. Oh, and I love your story man and your sense of humor. Keep up the most excellent work my friend! Oh, and tanning is no joke!
Saddleback Leather I'm happy to see the attitude in the video, and even more pleased to see your responses to the comments on the video. Very nice sense of humor, while also being respectful to those who disagree with you. I like that. I heard the segment on NPR. Now seeing you and your responses, I think you've got another customer on your hands.
I really love these videos. They just keep adding reason to my answers when someone asks me "Why Saddleback?" or "Wow their stuff is expensive, why do you buy it?"
Higher production value than what I expected from this video 😆 Quick note, pores don't open, nor close like windows. Heat may help the wax absorb, but it has nothing to do with the pores. Even living pores don't open or close. Changes in the surrounding tissue and vasculature are what makes pores change their diameter.
IMHO SBL stuffs are fairly priced, never expensive. Prior to being an SBL convert, I have been using luxury Italian brands cost much much more and none of their EDC wallets lasted more than 4 year before breaking apart. On my trip to Shanghai this May, owner of one art/antique dealer I visited persuaded me to sell my beloved large chestnut drybag to her after showcasing the bag's functionality with its gorgeous leather. Again this demonstrated quality stuff sells itself. I have been gifting and buying SBL stuffs a lot more during holiday season, so relatives and friends can share the love from SBL's fine leather woks. Never regretted purchasing any of my SBL leather pieces, they all have their own unique beauty within their individual design. Keep up the good work!
Saddleback Leather Dave you rock, you are one funny peckerwood, I wanna be like you! Wished I could've known SBL earlier. Just placed another order minutes ago, TTFN.
This is really fascinating! I knew it took a lot of work, but had no idea just how much - or how gross some of it can be, LOL! Thank you, too, for *not* showing more detail of the de-meating process, which I just saw in another video. I was a paramedic, so it doesn't particularly bother me, but I'm sure it turns off more people than it attracts, and especially watching these things while eating a hefty piece of steak, well, even I can find it a little disturbing, LOL! Great videography, too!
Very interesting. I didn't realise the leather went through some of those processes so it was an eye opener. Great video. I love the attitude and would definitely like to see more like this in the future. I love my front pocket ID wallet and I'm hoping to get a bag next.
Saving up money to buy a Saddleback leather bag; tough to do as a college student but the videos you make are awesome and very informative. Keep it up!
Saddleback Leather Definitely, rather be happy knowing I bought a quality product. I'm actually trying to get into the business of leather when I graduate.
Well, I’m only 2.5 minutes in and I’m already glad that I’m watching this on an empty stomach. A truly repulsive by-product and I cannot even begin to imagine how disgusting the smell is in that tannery! However, the video is informative and so I shall watch it to the end. Thanks for taking time to make this film - I know of course that it is to add justification to your product prices and quite rightly so. Many people know what something costs but do not understand what its worth, and so demonstrating processes and the quality of components,design and craftsmanship is the only way to change minds.
it means that the product will last long beyond your life, hence the 100 year warranty, and will be so old and beautiful that your descendants will fight over it at the dividing of your assets after you die.
My thoughts on Saddleback leather...it's amazing! The prices are not too expensive. Like most things, you get what you pay for. I couldn't be happier with my Saddleback large briefcase. Think about it this way, because this is what happened with me: I purchased a cheap $40 "leather" bag from a mega office supply store. I wasn't even hard on the bag, using it for a 15" macbook pro and a thick book, and it only lasted me three months. That meant that I would have to purchase a new cheap bag at least every 6 months at $40 a pop. Instead I sprung for the $600 Saddleback large briefcase and it's lasted me without a single problem for almost a year now. I anticipate that my briefcase will last me the rest of my life (absent exigent or unforeseen circumstances). Watch all of Saddleback's videos. I did and before I purchased I compared Saddleback's product to many of the other "luxury" brands out there (all the big names). Nothing compared! Dave shows you all the big secrets to manufacturing. Virtually all the other brands use cotton string, split grain leather, "genuine leather," use of cotton or synthetic liners, many small cuts of leather, nickel plated pot-metal hardware, and the list keeps going. Do yourself a favor and buy quality. I don't regret my purchase one bit.
You have just clearly outlined a big part of what is called "lifecycle cost" of a product. Buy pretty much anything really cheap at the beginning, and you will keep on buying over and over and over again, often far exceeding the cost in the long run of having bought quality to start with, which will end up far less expensive over time.
Real leather is the way. Use hide that would've been wasted from food or dairy industry. Give it life for many decades to come and all the "Vegan" leathers (plastic crap glued to each other and some bits of organic matter) fade away when put to real life tests next to real quality leather. Great video. Greetings from ECCO Leather tannery ;)
1. Most leather garments and articles are disposed of with comparable regularity to faux leather. 2. I agree, faux leather is terrible. Unlike faux fur, it's far inferior to its organic equivalent, especially in terms of longevity and durability. But leather is a significant part of a cows worth. Look at the costing breakdown. It's by no means a byproduct. Therefore, it's responsible for some fraction of the environmental damage surrounding the meat industry such as the water for the irrigation of farmland to grow grain to feed cattle which give up about a 10% return in terms of raw calories invested in the form of grain, and is for that reason damaging for the environment. Then theres chrome tanning. Chrome tanned leather is worse for most environments than faux leather. 3. For most modern applications, leather products of this tier will see little to no use of the kind that would wear down an everyday coat or bag. Leather bags are very heavy whereas ripstop nylon is much lighter. I wouldn't be clunking a nice chromeexel duffle bag through the jungle and against the brush. I have my canvas and nylon packs for that. If you want real byproduct leather that is as strong as cowhide, look into various pig leathers. They're very good.
@@varun009 1st one is not true. Example, My grand dad had leather jacked trom 70s. and had it for 30+ years. fake leather has no chance achieving that! 2. Please look up definition of by-product according to iso 14045. And it is not economical value you have to look at when you estimate environmental impact of a product. Economical allocation is the last option when you actually have to compare something! So you are wrong on both points. Chrome tanned leather does not have worse environmental performance than fake leather over it's life time! I have worked for petrochemical companies and leather manufacturers and i know exactly what they are doing. 3. this is up to application. I prefer leather belt, than nylon , leather shoes than fake leather shoes, leather bag than fake leather bag ... Since I'm not vegan, nor my family or friends, it makes sense to use leather. If leather is discarded it will create 10kg co2 per m2 in waste stage. Yet using it and processing will create 13-15kgCO2 / m2 emissions. Thus 3kg CO2 will be the end impact. roughly. Petro industry is digging something , refining and producing product to imitate leather ... makes little sense.
@@rolandsj8880 1. You've misunderstood the point entirely. I'm saying that regardless of how long leather lasts, it's mass production by means of chrome tanning assures it's incorporation in (at least some minimal capacity) into clothing and trinkets (Keychains, wallets, belts). As these things are regularly discarded. The problem with this is that they end up in organic landfills and inevitably leak chromium into the surrounding area. 2. Just because the skin is a small part of an animal relative to the meat in weight, I'm sure you'd pay more for a pound well crafted leather than a pound of Beef. Fact is, the hide is very important to the value of a cow. If it didn't have any, the beef industry would be hit harder. 3. Not really. For the major components, leather has been swapped out effectively save for boots. Don't get me wrong, I own 23 leather/suede jackets and 6 leather/suede/shearling coats. I also have tons of rabbit fur. I have no problem with Ira use. I just thing we shouldn't fluff it up so much as to buy into the kine of propagandist marketing that justifies inordinate expenditure on fairly average products.
@@varun009 1) Cr is 21st most abundant element in the earth crust. with 100ppm. If i will discard leather product risk it creates is bizarrely small. What about PU covered fake leather then? you care about that not to be degraded at all ? lets polut earth with plastic based fake leather instead, right? Also there are plenty of leathers that are not Cr tanned. and will not leak Cr... 2) OK... so what is 1 raw hide worth, in $? 3) fair enough, but we should not fluff up "Vegan Leather" aka Plastic as similar or same performing product to leather, at it is not. Read the FILK institute report on green-washed leather alternative technical performance and properties
I really appreciate these videos you put together. Not only does it educate me but I feel like it brings more credibility to you and your name. Last night I was readying online a bunch of people slandering you and your company. They were upset that some of your newer products (allegedly, because I do not know) have thinner leather then the older versions they have. The video was about one of your wallets. The fact of the matter is that they don’t know why you make the decisions you make, and they just proceed to slam you. Maybe the older wallets were a little too thick and sitting on them was a pain so a thinner leather would help. Some griping I’ve heard about the briefcases are that they are too heavy, maybe a thinner leather makes them a little lighter and easier to handle. So they think you’re a jerk who is starting to cut corners to make more money and rip people off. The fact is most people dont give the benefit of the doubt anymore, it seems like you are guilty until proven innocent. And if you are found innocent you’re still guilty in some people eyes. These videos help us understand the process so that we can have educated opinions. But for those who continue to plug their ears, like they say here in Texas…you cant fix stupid. To sum it all up, thanks for the videos and for your business. I really appreciate how you treat your employees and how you give money to organizations. I have no problem paying your prices and contributing to your business model. Until we find that tree that grows money from its limbs, we’re just gonna have to pay a little more for quality. But maybe that tree does exist, I bet it’s in the front yard of big foots house or in the chupacabra’s backyard. Who knows… Solus Christus, Mike Rangel (Houston,TX)
That was beautiful to watch. I'm too poor to afford such things, but whenever i'm in the shops i hold the leather bags and look for how they're made. It's incredible how much work and effort go into them. I really appreciate such an educational video about the process! I'll see if i can find uniform/repeating grain next time i'm looking at leather. Thanks for the video!
Very interesting indeed. Another thing high-quality will do is give you pleasure every time you use it, so you end up with something which lasts much longer, looks better and makes you happy. So I totally agree, buy high quality even if it costs way more.
I love learning about the behind-the-scenes processes like this. Great video, thanks for making it. Now make a 16 inch front pocket briefcase out of that beautiful leather!
I just ordered 4 bags, two for travel and two for carry on/ personal. It was hard to pull the trigger on the items in the cart, but I did, irrespective of cost. The reason is that I have spent over the course of my many years of constant overseas travel ( 15 +) I have spent at least the equivalent, I'm guessing on everything from Samsonite to cheaper stuff. I got tired of spending money repeatedly. The bucks stops here.Though to be honest, now I'm scared I will have my bags stolen. Every baggage handler has commented on how nice the bags are, and that they look expensive. Well I recently made it From Orlando via Frankfurt to Afghanistan ( Kabul). The two checked bags made it. My favorite showed up last, what a relief, but I'm still nervous for future trips. Everyone notices your bags, I have three Tobacco colored bags and one chocolate Beast. Love my stuff so far.
Es una increíble teneria... Tuve la oportunidad de trabajar tanto en la teneria como en la empresa del señor Dave haciendo los hermosos bolsos y maletas... Gran experiencia..
Great video, Dave. Wonderful sense of humor makes the education much more entertaining. You never mentioned how it smells during the whole process. I am sure it could be unpleasant.
Dang GOOD JOB ON EXPLAINING HOW YOU GET YOUR HIDES TANNED!!! THANK YOU!! Im impressed, haa even my FATHER IN LAW (AS WELL AS HIS WIFE (Shoshone) AND Daughters) SMILED GAVE A THUMBS UP!! He is a KIOWA AND is one of the PREMIER MEN ON my Wifes Reservation (Shoshone/Bannock Tribe) that does hides the Traditional way (Brains, water, scraping, pulling and drying) even though we do Wild game but APPRECIATE all HIDES! a SHEEPEATER And my way is same as his except the finishing of the hides. I like to finish with a very light smoking of certain types of tree branch I really enjoyed your Video. Well done!! We will subscribe and see if we can get some others Natives to suscribe as well. Thank you for NOT dumping or using harsh chemicals into ANYBODYS RIVER!! WE would LOVE to aquire a patch of your finished hide. My Wife and Mother ( in- law) would like to see how well it takes to bead, we will take a look at your site and hopefully we can afford a decent square. Question for you, if you do not mind? When you first stated did or have you ever gotten a "DUMB HIDE"? The kind of hide that seems no matter how many times you soak, and stretch/pull the Hide it just doesent want to work with you?? Haha we pass these type of hides to the whole FAMILY..... EVERYBODY gets a go at it, it then becomes a contest of Husband , Wifes and EVEN KIDS of who can finess the hide Sincerely
Leather is amazing. Had my leather coat now for 25+ years. It's well worn but I still get compliments on it now and then. Need to bring leather back into fashion. That kind of quality is worth it. God bless our ranchers and dirty jobbers. I can't say I like this person talking. Not all tanneries are like that. Making your company sound superior and others unethical? Dirty tactics in advertising. I think I'll stay loyal to my local tannery. To you kids who are freaking out saying "That got dark quick," grow up. You should know where hamburger comes from. Not wasting any part of the cow, including it's innards, bone meal, and its hide is the way to go.
I worked at a tannery in Australia, it's nowhere near as complicated. I was a knifehand, sammer worker, grader, and machine operator. Then again the company did like to cut a lot of corners.
Great video. I have a couple of jackets that are starting to wear, so I was curious about the finishing process. Also recently learned about the differences between top, full and genuine. Great to see how they're made. Still looking for a house cat big enough to make a jacket from.
What a cool video! I had no idea that is how factory leather was made, and it gives me new appreciation for some of the high quality leather products I own (Indiana Jones stuff). I also thought the host was awesome. Genuine and fun.
Overpriced with cheaper oversea production put most leather tanneries out of business here in North America Chicago used to have a tone of leather tanneries operating what i remember most is the smell to me is the smell of hard working people.
Believe it or not, the same happened here, in Mexico. There were lots of tanneries, also breweries, chocolate factories, you name it. They're all closed up because they chose cheaper overseas production or they've been sold to bigger corporate overseas brands. It's heart breaking that the same thing happens everywhere
Both of those tanneries produce some of the best veg tan anywhere but Saddleback doesn't use veg tan. Some of it is workability and some of it is the very high price of veg tan.
Saddleback Leather This must be the first time that I see someone pleasantly riding a bull (I thought it was going to become a rodeo scene). I love your bags. I don't have one yet, but I already know they are the best in the whole world.
Eliffio Rodríguez Fun fact: the reason rodeo bulls are so angry is because their testicles have been tied tightly together. Unless trying to mate, bulls are pretty docile, so they have to "inspire" the bull to throw the rider.
A3roboy Not even slightly true. The bucking strap is secured around the flank, not the testicles. Bucking stock is bred to buck and top animals are sold for and insured for hundreds of thousands of dollars. *source* I was raised competing in rodeos. Get your facts straight.
I like your style. Well done video. Straight to the point, no stupid music. Keep up the great work. Subscription earned. (Only my 4th subscription in 5 years)
I have been interested with your leather tanning process. I am a development practitioner who is looking forward to helping my fellow Tanzania get out of absolute poverty through the use of our available resources one of which is Leather resource (due to availability of large population of cattle). The best thing I think to start with is initiating leather tanning and processing using low cost methods. How can you do to help my dream?
Thank you very much for all of your videos. They are wonderfully made and I have learned a lot from them. Keep up the good work. Oh and another thing that jingle at the beginning of your videos where is it from?
Without knowing what the margins are I would venture to say they are higher on the "accessory" items than they are on the bags. But, the bags? They are not overpriced for the quality of construction and materials. They are putting in a lot of thought and cost into producing a great product at the current prices. I don't feel like I overpaid for what I got whatsoever.
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the actual *tanning* is complete when you reach the "wet blue" stage (5 minutes into the film), the rest of the process is just adding finish. Right? Then the later comment about how some cheaper leather, after dyeing, has a blue layer in the middle as a sign of poor tanning is false. The blue colour *is* the tanning, showing that it's penetrated. You see it because the dye that hasn't penetrated all through.
thank you for sharing culture on this. Customer needs to know and you are doing a very good job with all of your videos. And we (leather producers and leatherworkers) are going to have a bigger market :-) So go on and thank you
When the leather gets to the end of this process and they find out if it is bad and then they send it back through the process, then is that new batch of leather cost twice as much? lol. I have known for a lot of years just how labor intensive the tanning process. Keep up the good work. Your mission was accomplished.
I'm curious to hear your take on chrome tanned over veg tanned? Why do you chose chrome over veg? Also how do you chose where you get your leather? I knew how much process was involved, but I didn't know all the ways other tannery's cut corners! Now I have a whole new category to research before buying leather lol.
Hey CJ, most of our stuff is Chrome Tanned. It holds up better to things like water than veggie does. It also has better color retention. The hides come from the US, and the leather comes from a tannery in Mexico. It's good stuff. I'm glad we could help a bit! -William
When I first went to the SBL website I thought the prices were high for my situation. If I remember right the SBL website has links to other company's websites so you can see their prices. With that perspective I decided I could afford to get a wallet. It is one of the coolest things I have purchased and I get to use it every day. After seeing this video I think I got a bargain.
I use American made Hermann Oak leather and for the same price as Saddleback I'll make you a briefcase out of the superior veg-tanned leather that doesn't use toxic chemicals in its manufacture. I will also do some artwork on the straps too.
Just bought the med. bi-fold wallet for myself as a Christmas gift, can't wait for it to arrive. My current and former wallet (budget leather) both ripped in the middle were it folds, I don't see this wallet having that issue. Also great video and since of humor.
Yeah; but even if you didn't showed the video it will very stupid to think that Saddleback leather stuff is expensive. It actually is very cheap for the quality and warranty that it offers.
So basically you use the cheapest chrome tan leather available in one of the cheapest labor countries that has zero EPA, zero OSHA laws..to maximize your profits as well as selling your substandard products for over the actual price of premium leather goods such as Veg tan leather goods..that are much better in quality and much safer for you and the environment.. I see thank you for your honesty..
When did they say literally any of this in the video? In fact, they named many practices that are used to save money, and specifically said that they DON'T do them.
@@StuffyMc they openly omit they use chrome tan leather..the fastest, cheapest leather available..they charge a very premium price, a price point that is more expensive than others charge for much higher quality and premium Veg tan leather that takes months to tan vs chrome tan 12hrs to 24 hrs..Chrome tan leather is a much cheaper and inferior product that wears out much faster then Veg tan leather..Mexico has no OSHA to protect the workers from dangerous conditions at the work place a no EPA to protect the environment from chemical pollutants..Mexico also has a very low working wage such as $1.00 USD per days work..even if they choose to grossly over pay the skilled workers it would be $5.00 USD per day.. perhaps you should rewatch the video and do some fact checking..as everything I mentioned is 100% factual with zero exaggeration made..Best wishes my friend..
Dave, great video !! Question for you. Do you own both Saddleback Leather and the tannery ? I happen to own a tannery in Michigan however, our process is to keep the hair on the skin. We have most of those same mills that were in your video but also, we have several smaller wet processing drums. We too shave the skin using what is called a "Round Knife" and a "Spot Shaver." You are right in that the process and products used in the tannery are expensive and there are tanneries in my industry that do it the cheep way. Shameful !!
+mark marlette : Even Hermes doesn't have their own tannery, they buy from different tanneries for different types of skin. Normally one tannery is specialized in one type of animal skin and often only from one single region/country to avoid variability because food/nutrition that you give to the animals affect the skin (and hair) quality too.
+Dean löick Thank you Dean. You are right as far as nutrition goes. Health of the animal plays a very important part as to how well the skin will turn out. If you get a chance, check out my tannery at www.furdressing.com it's pretty cool. Mark
The cinematography in this video is excellent!
I was convinced Saddleback Leather was worth the money years ago. Videos like this just drive it home for me. Definitely one of my favourite videos so far. Thanks Dave and Team
I love it. All your media has done a great job at sharing your values. We don't buy what you do, we buy why you do it. Saddleback inspires excellence. Thank you for being an example.
Keep on keeping on Dave!
This just goes to show how well Dave knows his leather and focuses on providing a great quality product for everyone. I love saddleback
I love how Dave goes the extra mile and hand sells every bag with videos like this. Thanks to Saddleback I am addicted to high quality leather goods... i'm eighteen. Thanks to all of you at Saddleback for providing me with hours of enjoyment as i watch Saddleback videos instead of doing my homework. I hope to own at least one of every Saddleback product. Dave, thank you for providing us with the most amazing quality known to man, its great to have found a company that still functions on old school values.
I bought a high quality leather jacket years ago. Because I condition the thing every year, and because I wrap the thing up whenever I'm not using it, it's lasted me nearly 5 years without any smudges, rips, or ware. It's still so soft too. That's the difference between okay leather, and high quality leather.
You guys have a twisted sense of humor like myself. I actually enjoyed this video.
Wonder if vegans will think twice about their toothpastes now...
I love telling them how Jello is made.
Although they're likely to never see this, it's true, I worked in a restaurant once and this lady came in said she's vegan and if we had anything gluten free..... My boss said his mom doesn't eat gluten but eats meat still... This lady clearly just wanted to be well I dunno a bitch
Ernesto Collazo and his very capable sons are among the best tanners In Leon Guanajuato Mexico ......Gio , Fabian and Beto ...great video clip of great leather . Viva Mexico .
I couldn't agree more.
Jamás imagine que esto se hiciera en León Gto, estoy impresionado :O
I've had my Saddleback bag for years and it is awesome! The quality, durability, versatility, and aging is unsurpassed. One of my best friends got the same one after seeing mine...which I didn't mind at all. This bag will be given to my son when I'm not around anymore. It's definitely meant to last through the ages. Oh, and I love your story man and your sense of humor. Keep up the most excellent work my friend! Oh, and tanning is no joke!
This by far is your best video ever. I get a smile overtime I watch the 1st minute over. "Common Whisper, on to the slaughter house", thats priceless
Saddleback Leather I'm happy to see the attitude in the video, and even more pleased to see your responses to the comments on the video. Very nice sense of humor, while also being respectful to those who disagree with you. I like that. I heard the segment on NPR. Now seeing you and your responses, I think you've got another customer on your hands.
Absolutely incredible. I had no idea all that went into making a quality leather product!
I really love these videos. They just keep adding reason to my answers when someone asks me "Why Saddleback?" or "Wow their stuff is expensive, why do you buy it?"
Saddleback Leather You should post a deleted scenes reel
You've thought me alot Dave. It has made it possible for me to venture onto my own leather making business. Lots of love to Saddleback Leather.
+Saddleback Leather Thank you for the advice ;) the quality is at the highest standard and I'm learning from one of the best here :)
Higher production value than what I expected from this video 😆
Quick note, pores don't open, nor close like windows. Heat may help the wax absorb, but it has nothing to do with the pores. Even living pores don't open or close. Changes in the surrounding tissue and vasculature are what makes pores change their diameter.
IMHO SBL stuffs are fairly priced, never expensive. Prior to being an SBL convert, I have been using luxury Italian brands cost much much more and none of their EDC wallets lasted more than 4 year before breaking apart. On my trip to Shanghai this May, owner of one art/antique dealer I visited persuaded me to sell my beloved large chestnut drybag to her after showcasing the bag's functionality with its gorgeous leather. Again this demonstrated quality stuff sells itself. I have been gifting and buying SBL stuffs a lot more during holiday season, so relatives and friends can share the love from SBL's fine leather woks. Never regretted purchasing any of my SBL leather pieces, they all have their own unique beauty within their individual design. Keep up the good work!
Saddleback Leather Dave you rock, you are one funny peckerwood, I wanna be like you! Wished I could've known SBL earlier. Just placed another order minutes ago, TTFN.
This is really fascinating! I knew it took a lot of work, but had no idea just how much - or how gross some of it can be, LOL!
Thank you, too, for *not* showing more detail of the de-meating process, which I just saw in another video. I was a paramedic, so it doesn't particularly bother me, but I'm sure it turns off more people than it attracts, and especially watching these things while eating a hefty piece of steak, well, even I can find it a little disturbing, LOL!
Great videography, too!
Very interesting. I didn't realise the leather went through some of those processes so it was an eye opener. Great video. I love the attitude and would definitely like to see more like this in the future. I love my front pocket ID wallet and I'm hoping to get a bag next.
Wow! I had no idea of how the process worked. Thanks for sharing this video! I wish I can see this process live; very interesting.
Saving up money to buy a Saddleback leather bag; tough to do as a college student but the videos you make are awesome and very informative. Keep it up!
Saddleback Leather Definitely, rather be happy knowing I bought a quality product. I'm actually trying to get into the business of leather when I graduate.
Well, I’m only 2.5 minutes in and I’m already glad that I’m watching this on an empty stomach. A truly repulsive by-product and I cannot even begin to imagine how disgusting the smell is in that tannery! However, the video is informative and so I shall watch it to the end. Thanks for taking time to make this film - I know of course that it is to add justification to your product prices and quite rightly so. Many people know what something costs but do not understand what its worth, and so demonstrating processes and the quality of components,design and craftsmanship is the only way to change minds.
Well that got dark fast.
"they'll fight over when you're dead'
it means that the product will last long beyond your life, hence the 100 year warranty, and will be so old and beautiful that your descendants will fight over it at the dividing of your assets after you die.
Yep. Like we say in buffalo “there’s always that one guy”
My thought exactly. Lol
@@BANHMIZON No, he said they'll fight over the *product* made from this leather when you're dead ;-)
Thank you for the transparency. Yet another reason I support Saddleback Leather.
My thoughts on Saddleback leather...it's amazing! The prices are not too expensive. Like most things, you get what you pay for. I couldn't be happier with my Saddleback large briefcase.
Think about it this way, because this is what happened with me:
I purchased a cheap $40 "leather" bag from a mega office supply store. I wasn't even hard on the bag, using it for a 15" macbook pro and a thick book, and it only lasted me three months. That meant that I would have to purchase a new cheap bag at least every 6 months at $40 a pop. Instead I sprung for the $600 Saddleback large briefcase and it's lasted me without a single problem for almost a year now. I anticipate that my briefcase will last me the rest of my life (absent exigent or unforeseen circumstances).
Watch all of Saddleback's videos. I did and before I purchased I compared Saddleback's product to many of the other "luxury" brands out there (all the big names). Nothing compared! Dave shows you all the big secrets to manufacturing. Virtually all the other brands use cotton string, split grain leather, "genuine leather," use of cotton or synthetic liners, many small cuts of leather, nickel plated pot-metal hardware, and the list keeps going.
Do yourself a favor and buy quality. I don't regret my purchase one bit.
You have just clearly outlined a big part of what is called "lifecycle cost" of a product. Buy pretty much anything really cheap at the beginning, and you will keep on buying over and over and over again, often far exceeding the cost in the long run of having bought quality to start with, which will end up far less expensive over time.
Real leather is the way. Use hide that would've been wasted from food or dairy industry. Give it life for many decades to come and all the "Vegan" leathers (plastic crap glued to each other and some bits of organic matter) fade away when put to real life tests next to real quality leather.
Great video. Greetings from ECCO Leather tannery ;)
1. Most leather garments and articles are disposed of with comparable regularity to faux leather.
2. I agree, faux leather is terrible. Unlike faux fur, it's far inferior to its organic equivalent, especially in terms of longevity and durability. But leather is a significant part of a cows worth. Look at the costing breakdown. It's by no means a byproduct. Therefore, it's responsible for some fraction of the environmental damage surrounding the meat industry such as the water for the irrigation of farmland to grow grain to feed cattle which give up about a 10% return in terms of raw calories invested in the form of grain, and is for that reason damaging for the environment. Then theres chrome tanning. Chrome tanned leather is worse for most environments than faux leather.
3. For most modern applications, leather products of this tier will see little to no use of the kind that would wear down an everyday coat or bag. Leather bags are very heavy whereas ripstop nylon is much lighter. I wouldn't be clunking a nice chromeexel duffle bag through the jungle and against the brush. I have my canvas and nylon packs for that. If you want real byproduct leather that is as strong as cowhide, look into various pig leathers. They're very good.
@@varun009 1st one is not true. Example, My grand dad had leather jacked trom 70s. and had it for 30+ years. fake leather has no chance achieving that!
2. Please look up definition of by-product according to iso 14045. And it is not economical value you have to look at when you estimate environmental impact of a product. Economical allocation is the last option when you actually have to compare something!
So you are wrong on both points.
Chrome tanned leather does not have worse environmental performance than fake leather over it's life time!
I have worked for petrochemical companies and leather manufacturers and i know exactly what they are doing.
3. this is up to application. I prefer leather belt, than nylon , leather shoes than fake leather shoes, leather bag than fake leather bag ...
Since I'm not vegan, nor my family or friends, it makes sense to use leather. If leather is discarded it will create 10kg co2 per m2 in waste stage. Yet using it and processing will create 13-15kgCO2 / m2 emissions. Thus 3kg CO2 will be the end impact. roughly.
Petro industry is digging something , refining and producing product to imitate leather ... makes little sense.
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1. You've misunderstood the point entirely. I'm saying that regardless of how long leather lasts, it's mass production by means of chrome tanning assures it's incorporation in (at least some minimal capacity) into clothing and trinkets (Keychains, wallets, belts). As these things are regularly discarded. The problem with this is that they end up in organic landfills and inevitably leak chromium into the surrounding area.
2. Just because the skin is a small part of an animal relative to the meat in weight, I'm sure you'd pay more for a pound well crafted leather than a pound of Beef. Fact is, the hide is very important to the value of a cow. If it didn't have any, the beef industry would be hit harder.
3. Not really. For the major components, leather has been swapped out effectively save for boots. Don't get me wrong, I own 23 leather/suede jackets and 6 leather/suede/shearling coats. I also have tons of rabbit fur. I have no problem with Ira use. I just thing we shouldn't fluff it up so much as to buy into the kine of propagandist marketing that justifies inordinate expenditure on fairly average products.
@@varun009 1) Cr is 21st most abundant element in the earth crust. with 100ppm. If i will discard leather product risk it creates is bizarrely small. What about PU covered fake leather then? you care about that not to be degraded at all ? lets polut earth with plastic based fake leather instead, right?
Also there are plenty of leathers that are not Cr tanned. and will not leak Cr...
2) OK... so what is 1 raw hide worth, in $?
3) fair enough, but we should not fluff up "Vegan Leather" aka Plastic as similar or same performing product to leather, at it is not. Read the FILK institute report on green-washed leather alternative technical performance and properties
I used to like your products when the product was better quality than it is now, and the prices didn't increase by double or triple.
I really appreciate these videos you put together. Not only does it educate me but I feel like it brings more credibility to you and your name. Last night I was readying online a bunch of people slandering you and your company. They were upset that some of your newer products (allegedly, because I do not know) have thinner leather then the older versions they have. The video was about one of your wallets. The fact of the matter is that they don’t know why you make the decisions you make, and they just proceed to slam you. Maybe the older wallets were a little too thick and sitting on them was a pain so a thinner leather would help. Some griping I’ve heard about the briefcases are that they are too heavy, maybe a thinner leather makes them a little lighter and easier to handle. So they think you’re a jerk who is starting to cut corners to make more money and rip people off. The fact is most people dont give the benefit of the doubt anymore, it seems like you are guilty until proven innocent. And if you are found innocent you’re still guilty in some people eyes. These videos help us understand the process so that we can have educated opinions. But for those who continue to plug their ears, like they say here in Texas…you cant fix stupid.
To sum it all up, thanks for the videos and for your business. I really appreciate how you treat your employees and how you give money to organizations. I have no problem paying your prices and contributing to your business model. Until we find that tree that grows money from its limbs, we’re just gonna have to pay a little more for quality. But maybe that tree does exist, I bet it’s in the front yard of big foots house or in the chupacabra’s backyard. Who knows…
Solus Christus,
Mike Rangel (Houston,TX)
That was beautiful to watch. I'm too poor to afford such things, but whenever i'm in the shops i hold the leather bags and look for how they're made. It's incredible how much work and effort go into them. I really appreciate such an educational video about the process!
I'll see if i can find uniform/repeating grain next time i'm looking at leather.
Thanks for the video!
Haha you and me both!
I did not expect the beginning of this
PG13
Edit: Very genuinely funny person, and the video is very well made, and it has some educational value, kudos!
That place must smell amazing at the end. Anyone else walk into a leather goods store? Yeah me too. Mind melting ain't it
I'm thinking about how that tannery must smell 🤢
a whole world of tannig and real values are well covered. hatsoff to you! an amazing effort. Really appreciated.
Much respect to you sir. You know how to do it, and you know how to show us how you do it. That's one hell of a campaign, thumbs up.
Very interesting indeed. Another thing high-quality will do is give you pleasure every time you use it, so you end up with something which lasts much longer, looks better and makes you happy. So I totally agree, buy high quality even if it costs way more.
leather never goes out of style. Last longer than I will. Tim, So. Utah
I love learning about the behind-the-scenes processes like this. Great video, thanks for making it. Now make a 16 inch front pocket briefcase out of that beautiful leather!
Saddleback Leather
I'd snatch one up in a heartbeat! I'm planning on making another review video when I get it too.
I just ordered 4 bags, two for travel and two for carry on/ personal. It was hard to pull the trigger on the items in the cart, but I did, irrespective of cost. The reason is that I have spent over the course of my many years of constant overseas travel ( 15 +) I have spent at least the equivalent, I'm guessing on everything from Samsonite to cheaper stuff. I got tired of spending money repeatedly. The bucks stops here.Though to be honest, now I'm scared I will have my bags stolen. Every baggage handler has commented on how nice the bags are, and that they look expensive. Well I recently made it From Orlando via Frankfurt to Afghanistan ( Kabul). The two checked bags made it. My favorite showed up last, what a relief, but I'm still nervous for future trips. Everyone notices your bags, I have three Tobacco colored bags and one chocolate Beast. Love my stuff so far.
Es una increíble teneria... Tuve la oportunidad de trabajar tanto en la teneria como en la empresa del señor Dave haciendo los hermosos bolsos y maletas... Gran experiencia..
lol never eating hot dogs again
Just close your eyes.
@@saddlebackleather LOL!
@@saddlebackleather thats what my uncle used to say...
Great video, Dave. Wonderful sense of humor makes the education much more entertaining.
You never mentioned how it smells during the whole process. I am sure it could be unpleasant.
Dang GOOD JOB ON EXPLAINING HOW YOU GET YOUR HIDES TANNED!!! THANK YOU!! Im impressed, haa even my FATHER IN LAW (AS WELL AS HIS WIFE (Shoshone) AND Daughters) SMILED GAVE A THUMBS UP!! He is a KIOWA AND is one of the PREMIER MEN ON my Wifes Reservation (Shoshone/Bannock Tribe) that does hides the Traditional way (Brains, water, scraping, pulling and drying) even though we do Wild game but APPRECIATE all HIDES! a SHEEPEATER And my way is same as his except the finishing of the hides. I like to finish with a very light smoking of certain types of tree branch I really enjoyed your Video. Well done!! We will subscribe and see if we can get some others Natives to suscribe as well. Thank you for NOT dumping or using harsh chemicals into ANYBODYS RIVER!! WE would LOVE to aquire a patch of your finished hide. My Wife and Mother ( in- law) would like to see how well it takes to bead, we will take a look at your site and hopefully we can afford a decent square.
Question for you, if you do not mind? When you first stated did or have you ever gotten a "DUMB HIDE"? The kind of hide that seems no matter how many times you soak, and stretch/pull the Hide it just doesent want to work with you?? Haha we pass these type of hides to the whole FAMILY..... EVERYBODY gets a go at it, it then becomes a contest of Husband , Wifes and EVEN KIDS of who can finess the hide
Sincerely
Can you upload the tanning process on how you guys do it. I am full blood cree and we have a unique way in tanning hides too.
Leather is amazing. Had my leather coat now for 25+ years. It's well worn but I still get compliments on it now and then. Need to bring leather back into fashion. That kind of quality is worth it. God bless our ranchers and dirty jobbers. I can't say I like this person talking. Not all tanneries are like that. Making your company sound superior and others unethical? Dirty tactics in advertising. I think I'll stay loyal to my local tannery. To you kids who are freaking out saying "That got dark quick," grow up. You should know where hamburger comes from. Not wasting any part of the cow, including it's innards, bone meal, and its hide is the way to go.
Thank you all cows who have provided your service to humanity. Your souls will be blessed in heaven. Love and blessings to you 🙏
I really didn't think it will take so many step into making a perfect 'Leather Hide'!!!
So good.
Thanks for having the guts to share your suppliers with us.
Too many companies in the high-end would never have the chutzpah to do that!
The guts! Ha!
I worked at a tannery in Australia, it's nowhere near as complicated. I was a knifehand, sammer worker, grader, and machine operator.
Then again the company did like to cut a lot of corners.
That’s why we love Mexico and it’s fine steer hides !!!
Am thinking of adding value to animal skin can you kindly advise me
Great video. I have a couple of jackets that are starting to wear, so I was curious about the finishing process. Also recently learned about the differences between top, full and genuine. Great to see how they're made. Still looking for a house cat big enough to make a jacket from.
Man this guy is hilarious and very entertaining.
Love the humor in this but i subbed for the house cat joke 👍
That was interesting to watch. And I’m happy that I don’t have to do and can order leather online.
Very informative, I can see why and how the cost is determined.
Easily one of the best videos I have ever seen. WELL DONE!
What a cool video! I had no idea that is how factory leather was made, and it gives me new appreciation for some of the high quality leather products I own (Indiana Jones stuff).
I also thought the host was awesome. Genuine and fun.
I am glad you are mentioning what dog food and some processed food uses. Yuk. Very informative and to the point.
There's some pretty gross stuff going on out there that I think most people would rather not know about
Yeah, those fillers aren't healthy. Thanks for watching, Tonya. -William
I loved the commentary!
I love that you loved the commentary
Very cool video. I always love to see people explain stuff they're pationnate about.
Very cool video. I don't remember how I heard of Saddleback but I am glad I got your cover for my MBA.
Congratulations and respect to all those involved throughout the manufacturing process
Overpriced with cheaper oversea production put most leather tanneries out of business here in North America Chicago used to have a tone of leather tanneries operating what i remember most is the smell to me is the smell of hard working people.
Believe it or not, the same happened here, in Mexico. There were lots of tanneries, also breweries, chocolate factories, you name it. They're all closed up because they chose cheaper overseas production or they've been sold to bigger corporate overseas brands. It's heart breaking that the same thing happens everywhere
Both of those tanneries produce some of the best veg tan anywhere but Saddleback doesn't use veg tan. Some of it is workability and some of it is the very high price of veg tan.
That's the ripple effects of globalization and greedy capitalism. Surplus accumulation by all means necessary.
I love the crap out of these videos Dave. Hella good idea.
Saddleback Leather This must be the first time that I see someone pleasantly riding a bull (I thought it was going to become a rodeo scene).
I love your bags. I don't have one yet, but I already know they are the best in the whole world.
Eliffio Rodríguez Fun fact: the reason rodeo bulls are so angry is because their testicles have been tied tightly together. Unless trying to mate, bulls are pretty docile, so they have to "inspire" the bull to throw the rider.
I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing!!
A3roboy Not even slightly true. The bucking strap is secured around the flank, not the testicles. Bucking stock is bred to buck and top animals are sold for and insured for hundreds of thousands of dollars. *source* I was raised competing in rodeos. Get your facts straight.
Did you see our Work/Death Balance Coffin video? ruclips.net/video/4iarGmgaR3k/видео.html
I like your style. Well done video. Straight to the point, no stupid music. Keep up the great work. Subscription earned. (Only my 4th subscription in 5 years)
I have been interested with your leather tanning process. I am a development practitioner who is looking forward to helping my fellow Tanzania get out of absolute poverty through the use of our available resources one of which is Leather resource (due to availability of large population of cattle). The best thing I think to start with is initiating leather tanning and processing using low cost methods. How can you do to help my dream?
Really like the way you're tannery has been set up. Very well organised indeed.
Yeah, at the Curtec Tannery, they know what they're doing for sure. -William
will never complain about my actual job after seen this video.
Thank you very much for all of your videos. They are wonderfully made and I have learned a lot from them. Keep up the good work.
Oh and another thing that jingle at the beginning of your videos where is it from?
I'm so proud to own saddleback products
Without knowing what the margins are I would venture to say they are higher on the "accessory" items than they are on the bags. But, the bags? They are not overpriced for the quality of construction and materials. They are putting in a lot of thought and cost into producing a great product at the current prices. I don't feel like I overpaid for what I got whatsoever.
Saddleback Leather Serious. Too few companies are willing to be transparent with the customer. I hope that your company and family prospers.
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the actual *tanning* is complete when you reach the "wet blue" stage (5 minutes into the film), the rest of the process is just adding finish. Right?
Then the later comment about how some cheaper leather, after dyeing, has a blue layer in the middle as a sign of poor tanning is false. The blue colour *is* the tanning, showing that it's penetrated.
You see it because the dye that hasn't penetrated all through.
Very educational !!! And ya Gotta love that campy humor !!!
I'm very happy with my Saddleback slim briefcase!
LMAO! I love your sense of humor!
Thank you for taking the time to explain the process.
Great video!
Is there good and bad Pakistan leather or is it all bad?
And some of it smells different (funky) than others. Is funky leather bad?
thank you for sharing culture on this. Customer needs to know and you are doing a very good job with all of your videos. And we (leather producers and leatherworkers) are going to have a bigger market :-) So go on and thank you
Thanks for your kind words and encouragement, Livio. -William
no regrets in buying my first full grain at saddleback leather
Best attitude ever! XD love the vids Dave! My saddleback ID wallet is on the way. Looking forward to purchasing more from your company.
I love Saddleback leather! I got their old bull belt, It is fantastic for everything even CCW everyday with a 1911.
What’s it gonna take for us to convince him to start a daily vlog? He’s hilarious and awesome
Why use chrome tanned leather? Isn't vegetable tanned leather more environmentally friendly? Or is chrome tanned leather stronger and longer lasting?
veg tanned is super expensive since it takes 40-60 days to make, so supply would be a problem. Also it is not resistant to water like chrome tanned.
+Saith Farzam true. SB actually use veg tanned as the frame in the new soft suitcase. Check "the worst suitcase in the world" video.
When the leather gets to the end of this process and they find out if it is bad and then they send it back through the process, then is that new batch of leather cost twice as much? lol. I have known for a lot of years just how labor intensive the tanning process. Keep up the good work. Your mission was accomplished.
Thanks, Larry, much appreciated. ~Susan~
I'm curious to hear your take on chrome tanned over veg tanned? Why do you chose chrome over veg? Also how do you chose where you get your leather? I knew how much process was involved, but I didn't know all the ways other tannery's cut corners! Now I have a whole new category to research before buying leather lol.
Hey CJ, most of our stuff is Chrome Tanned. It holds up better to things like water than veggie does. It also has better color retention. The hides come from the US, and the leather comes from a tannery in Mexico. It's good stuff. I'm glad we could help a bit! -William
Saddleback Leather wait that hides come from the US, but the leather comes from Mexico?
When I first went to the SBL website I thought the prices were high for my situation. If I remember right the SBL website has links to other company's websites so you can see their prices. With that perspective I decided I could afford to get a wallet. It is one of the coolest things I have purchased and I get to use it every day. After seeing this video I think I got a bargain.
Dave and I have something in common, I too used to collect heating vacuum systems when I was a kid .
It's such a small world.
oh... dude... that's f'd up. funny, though (referring to guy wearing cow skin, proceeding to sit atop a cow-skin chair that sits atop a cow)
That they'll fight over when i'm dead? It's going in the coffin with me.
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He made a coffin
Maybe 8-16 dls a day
I wonder how you’ll know whatever is in the coffin with you when your dead..🤔
thank you. i loved this video. now i understand what quality really is
Dave here. I"m glad you learned. It helped me to learn too
Great video!!! Dave is funny and I also learned a lot. Thanks for the education. I think a new belt will be on my Christmas list this year.
Educational and entertaining as well. A rare combination. Thank you!
I use American made Hermann Oak leather and for the same price as Saddleback I'll make you a briefcase out of the superior veg-tanned leather that doesn't use toxic chemicals in its manufacture. I will also do some artwork on the straps too.
Great video, informative and some real funny moments!
Just bought the med. bi-fold wallet for myself as a Christmas gift, can't wait for it to arrive. My current and former wallet (budget leather) both ripped in the middle were it folds, I don't see this wallet having that issue. Also great video and since of humor.
That's awesome! Thanks so much for choosing Saddleback. Dave has a great sense of humor! I hope you had a Merry Christmas. Cheers, -William
Just grabbed it from the mail box, man this is a work of art. I love the chestnut color. I am a very happy customer. Great work SBL.
Thanks so much for your support. We're stoked you love your new Bifold. Happy New Year! -William
Yeah; but even if you didn't showed the video it will very stupid to think that Saddleback leather stuff is expensive. It actually is very cheap for the quality and warranty that it offers.
Benedict San Diego Cheaper overseas production put leather tanneries out of business in North America.
please point me to a better quality leather maker, then.im looking for a "lifetime" wallet.
So basically you use the cheapest chrome tan leather available in one of the cheapest labor countries that has zero EPA, zero OSHA laws..to maximize your profits as well as selling your substandard products for over the actual price of premium leather goods such as Veg tan leather goods..that are much better in quality and much safer for you and the environment.. I see thank you for your honesty..
When did they say literally any of this in the video? In fact, they named many practices that are used to save money, and specifically said that they DON'T do them.
@@StuffyMc they openly omit they use chrome tan leather..the fastest, cheapest leather available..they charge a very premium price, a price point that is more expensive than others charge for much higher quality and premium Veg tan leather that takes months to tan vs chrome tan 12hrs to 24 hrs..Chrome tan leather is a much cheaper and inferior product that wears out much faster then Veg tan leather..Mexico has no OSHA to protect the workers from dangerous conditions at the work place a no EPA to protect the environment from chemical pollutants..Mexico also has a very low working wage such as $1.00 USD per days work..even if they choose to grossly over pay the skilled workers it would be $5.00 USD per day.. perhaps you should rewatch the video and do some fact checking..as everything I mentioned is 100% factual with zero exaggeration made..Best wishes my friend..
@@StuffyMc If ya don't know... don't comment
@@kaiserflame1673 I asked a question. They answered the question.
It's called business, not fairness
Excellent video, but I’m left with the question: How do I know “high quality “ leather on a sofa, chair, or suitcase?
This is the best video, I ever had a look at.
Lot to learn.
Thank you. Did you see our How to Knock Off a Saddleback Bag video or our Work/Death Balance video?
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Hey, that's a pretty good video of the Leather processing being made.
Dave, great video !!
Question for you. Do you own both Saddleback Leather and the tannery ?
I happen to own a tannery in Michigan however, our process is to keep the hair on the skin. We have most of those same mills that were in your video but also, we have several smaller wet processing drums. We too shave the skin using what is called a "Round Knife" and a "Spot Shaver." You are right in that the process and products used in the tannery are expensive and there are tanneries in my industry that do it the cheep way. Shameful !!
+mark marlette : Even Hermes doesn't have their own tannery, they buy from different tanneries for different types of skin. Normally one tannery is specialized in one type of animal skin and often only from one single region/country to avoid variability because food/nutrition that you give to the animals affect the skin (and hair) quality too.
+Dean löick Thank you Dean. You are right as far as nutrition goes. Health of the animal plays a very important part as to how well the skin will turn out. If you get a chance, check out my tannery at www.furdressing.com it's pretty cool.
Mark
i just checked my top button lol, it was unbuttoned. great video
Thanks, highly informative, I love top quality leather products - I own several and cherish them.
Thanks Dave very informative video. I love leathers and by watching this it gives me a broader knowledge about what I love. Best video so far 👍
Thanks for taking a look, Luigi! We love leather too (if you couldn't tell).
Great video! I just wish you can make more types of leather products! I mean the leather jackets and the leather furnitures.