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What is Crocodile crocodile leather – High quality leather material
Mar
Have you ever wondered: ” What is Crocodile leather ?” – How many types of Crocodile leather are there? “ or “how to tell them apart?”
For Bond Leather, the type of material used to make the product also requires very careful research. See which type of leather is suitable for which product, or which part of the leather is most optimal for which ingredient of the product.
In the previous article, we briefly learned about the Alligator crocodile leather line: What is Alligator crocodile leather – Characteristics – How to recognize it
Today Bond Leather will share with you different types of crocodile leather so that we can have a deeper look when using products made from this special type of leather.
What is Crocodile crocodile leather?
Crocodile crocodile leather is a type of leather made from Crocodile crocodile. This is a fish line belonging to the same family as the Alligator crocodile with many similar characteristics, however, if looked at in detail from many angles, they are completely different, which are:
About the family
Crocodile family – Saltwater crocodile – Nile crocodile – Central American crocodile – Swamp crocodile
Jaw shape
Crocodile (right) has a longer, more pointed jaw that resembles the letter “V”. The crocodile’s pointed snout is not as strong as the alligator’s, although it can still create equal bite force.
Crocodile jaws have a more general design suitable for all types of bait. Research in crocodilians shows the shape of crocodile snouts and the influence on their diet
Skin receptors
Crocodiles have tiny sensory pores around the upper and lower jaw areas. You will see small, black specks that almost look like stubble. These pores are capable of detecting even slight pressure changes in the water, and also assist them when locating and identifying prey.
Role of receptors on crocodile skin scales
Over the years, we have known that this receptor was developed to determine water pressure and can expand the sensory area throughout the body of Crocodile, but previous studies have shown that this organ can also help Crocodile receive chemicals or even determine the salinity of water.
Characteristics of products made from Crocodile crocodile leather.
Crocodile and Alligator leather products are easy to distinguish. If there are small dots or dimples near the skin grooves on the scales, you can be sure that it is crocodile skin and not Alligator or Caiman.
Crocodile crocodile’s skin structure
The body is short, round, the tail, throat and mouth are narrow (the crocodile’s nose is longer and more pointed like the letter “V”).
The scales on the abdomen are square, the scales on the flanks are round and as wide as the scales on the abdomen.
Small dots/pores are easily seen on the surface of crocodile skin (in a scale box, the dots are located in the lower, middle part of the scales).
Crocodile’s horns have 2 rows, 1 row of 4, 1 row of 2.
The average size of farmed crocodile skin is about 20–30cm, maximum reaching 40–45cm but very rare.
Wild crocodile skin is rarely traded on the market, however if it is available, the belly width can be up to 125cm.
Crocodile classification.
Crocodile crocodiles have 3 types:
Nile Crocodile
Environment: farmed/wild.
The body is short, round in shape
The tail, throat and muzzle are narrow
The muzzle is shaped like the letter V
The abdominal scales are square, the scales on both flanks are round and as wide as the abdominal scales.
The receptor dots/holes on the scales are easily visible (located in the middle of the scales).
The average size of captive crocodiles is about 20-30cm, especially 30-40cm but rare.
The size of wild crocodile skin, if available for sale, can be up to 125cm but is very rare.
Porosus Crocodile
Environment: farmed/wild
The body is short and round in shape
The tail, throat and mouth are narrow.
The abdominal scales have a slightly rounded square shape. The scales on both sides are small and close together.
There are easily visible receptor dots on the scales.
Average size is about 30-35cm. Individuals up to 50cm but rare
New Guinea Crocodile
Environment: farmed/wild
The body is short and round in shape
The tail, throat and mouth are narrow.
The abdominal scales have a slightly rounded square shape. The scales on both sides are small and close together.
There are easily visible receptor dots on the scales.
The average size of farmed crocodiles is about 20-30cm. Maximum up to 35-40cm but very rare.
Very rare wild crocodile skin of this type is sold on the market. If there is one, it almost always has many injuries and is of limited value.
Crocodile crocodile price
Nile Crocodile
Ranked 2nd in value in the market. Nile crocodiles are commonly farmed in the southern tip of Africa, specifically Zimbabwe.
A cousin of the Porosus leather line, Nile crocodile leather has larger scales.
Porosus Crocodile
King of the Exotic leather line, has the highest value on the market. This skink is common in Australia but it is a saltwater species in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Porosus crocodile and the Nile crocodile are said to be characteristic of modern crocodile leather. Porosus leather has receptor holes on almost the entire skin – what makes this type of leather famous. Although not perfectly symmetrical, Porosus is natural leather with 3 words to describe it: small, square and symmetrical. Porosus leather is always sought after by collectors.
New Guinea Crocodile
With soft and strong properties, it is commonly used to make handmade leather products. Although the value is not as high as Porosus, it is one of the highest quality leather lines on the market, so full-grain New Guinea Crocodile crocodile leather has a very high price and is expensive.
Does Alligator leather get wet?
Absolutely avoid water.
What is Alligator crocodile leather used for?
Crocodile crocodile leather is used to make belts , wallets, watch straps, etc. In particular, in Italy and Hermes company often uses Crocodile crocodile leather to make fashion bags because the leather is extremely supple and elastic. Great.
