Supervisors grade all our leathers four separate times and generally follow U.S. Government "KKL" specifications. Our standards are coordinated regularly in group meetings. The greatest emphasis is placed on the bend area (60%) followed by the shoulder area (25%) and the belly area (15%).
| GRADE | DEFECTS |
|---|---|
| A or #1 | Very few blemishes |
| B or #2 | Contains a few defects. No brands. |
| C or #3 | Contains more defects. Generally not good for plain belts. |
| D or #4 | Can have large brands and / or holes and other damage. |
| Brand | Hand sized brands. Otherwise graded as above. |