I know this has been hashed out before but.... Any new recommendations regarding African tanneries for elephant hide? Planning on boots, belts etc, and some upholstery. Kwiktan was recommended. Thoughts?

Andy Hunter in Harare did my tuskless to perfection. Tell them what your plans are for the leather (thicker and stiff for belts, or soft and pliable for upholstery like my chair). Don't know who they used, but I simply had the cow skinned into 4 panels, then tanned two of them gray and the other two brown. Would use again in a heartbeat and have also recommended to others.

TCI, cuan@tci.co.zw they will be able to offer a wealth of experience and knowledge!

Thanks, guys. Andy at chipitani safaris? And I can try the other email as well. Hide is currently in Botswana. See what I can learn.

Hi,
We are based in Zimbabwe and can tan all game skins including elephant at competitive rates. TCI will also make boots and most other leather accessories from your hides.
For more info please contact on cuan@tci.co.zw
I can forward swatches and samples.
Best cuan

Just tried on a new pair of Merideth and Merideth ( TCI ) elephant boots, half the price of a courtney and the sole is deathly quiet!! I highly recommend their quality hide products.

Marty

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Originally posted by martin pieters:
Just tried on a new pair of Merideth and Merideth ( TCI ) elephant boots , half the price of a courtney and the sole is deathly quiet!! I highly recommend their quality hide products.

Marty

Mate, aren't they a bit loose or do you just have very big feet?

Where's Will's opinion on this? He must know a LOT. I'm sitting on a piece of one of his ellies right now. Love the billfold.