Leather Crafting with Blackwater Tack

A set of leather reins coiled in a circle with turquoise and purple lace.

The Pros and Cons of Kangaroo Lace

Seth Brookes

When we go to shows and lay out our reins we often get a lot of funny looks when we tell people that we use Kangaroo leather to lace them....

The Pros and Cons of Kangaroo Lace

Seth Brookes

When we go to shows and lay out our reins we often get a lot of funny looks when we tell people that we use Kangaroo leather to lace them....

A picture of a headstall with a sunflower Concho.

Conchos: A Brief History of Southwest Ornamenta...

Seth Brookes

A staple ornamentation at Blackwater Tack Co. for our breast collars and headstalls is the Concho. For the uninitiated, what exactly is a Concho?

Conchos: A Brief History of Southwest Ornamenta...

Seth Brookes

A staple ornamentation at Blackwater Tack Co. for our breast collars and headstalls is the Concho. For the uninitiated, what exactly is a Concho?

Is Hermann Oak Leather Worth The Hype?

Seth Brookes

At Blackwater Tack Co. we use leather from two different tanneries depending on the application. One of the leathers we use for our tack sets, belts, wallets, and knife sheaths...

Is Hermann Oak Leather Worth The Hype?

Seth Brookes

At Blackwater Tack Co. we use leather from two different tanneries depending on the application. One of the leathers we use for our tack sets, belts, wallets, and knife sheaths...

Measuring Leather Thickness

Seth Brookes

Leather thickness is commonly measured in ounces because it's a straightforward and traditional way to assess the thickness of leather. The term "ounce" in this context does not refer to...

Measuring Leather Thickness

Seth Brookes

Leather thickness is commonly measured in ounces because it's a straightforward and traditional way to assess the thickness of leather. The term "ounce" in this context does not refer to...