A rich, deep wine-toned burgundy with subtle plum undertones. When bent, it breaks out into beautifully warm purple-colored pull-up flashes.
The Rushmore Bison Collection: Savage, Thick, and Authentic
If you think cowhides are rugged, American Bison is on a completely different level. This is the most brutal, texturally intense leather. Tumbled with hot waxes and oils, Rushmore Bison is incredibly thick, chewy, and packed with massive visual attitude. It makes custom bags that scream handcrafted authenticity.
The Thickness (5–6.5 oz)
A heavy 5 to 6.5 oz weight (about 2.0 to 2.6 mm thick). It has immense structural density and a significant heft in the hand.
The Temper (Mellow / Supple)
Despite being very thick and armored, it has a mellow, supple temper. It yields and moves easily, creating a rich, soft-draping bag that feels remarkably substantial.
Expect Total Untamed Wildness
Bison live rough lives, and the hides show it. This leather is packed with extreme surface characteristics. You'll find vast variations in grain such as huge pebbled textures right next to flat spots. It features deep tannery blots, uneven wax pooling, range marks, open fence scratches, deep-set neck rolls, and even minor healed sores. I don't hide or slice around these messes, they are the focal point of the bag.
The Flesh Side (The Inside)
The raw, hairy suede side on the inside of these bags is just as wild. It frequently features tannery dye spills, uneven shading, and color splotches. I intentionally leave bags unlined so you can appreciate this raw, gritty process.
The Look & Extreme Pull-Up
Manipulating or bending this leather causes a vibrant, high-contrast pull-up effect where light tones burst out through the base color.
