I was going to send this as an email to Tony, but decided to put it out as an open letter to see what other input/interest may be out there:

I was browsing around and came across some info that says that kangaroo leather is quite highly abrasion resistant (4x that of cowhide), and very strong.

David Morgan: Kangaroo Skins

David Morgan: Cutting Kangaroo Skins for Solid Work

Have you ever thought about trying it? Seems like the type of possible custom/high-end product those straight razor maniacs would be into (at least this one...)

From a quick search of latigo hides, it seems as if perhaps the price per hide may be in line with Latigo?



Of course I just ordered a 3" Latigo/cotton canvas just yesterday anyhow..