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    Default Question about Kip Leather

    Are Kip leathers going to be as durable/good looking as other grade 1 leathers since they come from younger calfs?

    I have been planning on buying a City Sofa in Cavalier Mocha but came across a local retailer offering a new-in-the-box City Sofa in Kip mocha for a ridiculous price.

    I like both colors. I know the Cavalier is better and Duane would recommend it given the option, but my question is whether Kip leathers have any performance/appearance traits versus other grade 1 leathers that I need to be aware of as an owner.

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    Default Re: Question about Kip Leather

    I'm never heard of Kip coming from younger calfs - that's a first.

    Price grades are just that - they are not quality grades. Cavalier is a semi-aniline, Kip is a finished leather. On the # 9840, the Cavalier will eventually go away as a program leather as stocks run out, and be replaced by the Kip series.
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    Default Re: Question about Kip Leather

    Thanks, I was just googling "Kip" looking for information and found lots of discussion on baseball glove forums saying it was from younger calfs

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    Default Re: Question about Kip Leather

    "Kip" has nothing to do with baseball gloves, its just the name of the series that H&M gives to that particular leather - they make the names up.
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