Programming Note: We are down to our last Walnut Stampede hides, limiting the range of sizes we can produce. Should be able to get up to a healthy 34 (for now!) but with inventory running thin, these will go quickly. And this, good people, could very well be the last run of Walnut Stampede for quite some time.
The Walnut Stampede
Love this Walnut Stampede, very similar in feel, finish and durability to our Classic Tobacco and Hammer Swinger, while close in color to our more broken in feeling Walnut Bison.
Made to our custom specs by one of the oldest tanneries in America (Seidel out of Milwaukee), this brand new Walnut Cowhide is as sturdy as they come.
With the same feel and finish as our Classic Tobacco and Hammer Swinger Black, this baby feels broken in right out of the gates for a lifetime of comfort and protection from sawdust, splinters, spills, errant flying what-not or whatever else have you.
Throw anything you got at this one. It's gonna last forever.
Oh, and don't forget you've got options...
Feel free to shake things up with trim options such as Camo, Blue, Red and more for a little bonus personality! You can also choose a more complete style like our Back in Black, Growler Edition, or Camo Glory. Scroll through the pics for a better idea on all those options!
Main Panel: Chrome-tanned, oil-finished Tobacco Thickness:4.5-5oz whole hide leather Front pocket: Mahogany Back Pocket: Black D-tabs: Mahogany Hardware:Nickel
Length Options: Short version below.
26" - 5'6" and below 28" - 5'7"-5'8" 30" - 5'9"-5'10" 32" - 5'11"-6' 34" - 6'1"-6'2" 36" - 6'3"-6'4" 38" - 6'5" and above 40" - For the really big kids
Streamlined Plain Front:This is the classic Calavera style... no muss, no fuss. Still, all aprons come with a standard-issue upper pocket for pens, pencils, small rulers and such.
Lower Pocket (with or without flap):A traditional rectangular pocket style that hews tight to the main apron panel to prevent accumulation of dust and debris, with or without the inclusion of the optional upper flap.
Paolini Pocket:Generously sized, side-entry pouch design prevents dust and debris from collecting, without the need for flaps. If we were going to rock the pocket, this would be our choice. Named after Gregory Paolini, who is a fantastic woodworker and teacher, as well as one of our favorite human beings.
Strap options
X-Back: For an incredibly comfortable fit, choose the adjustable 1" harness-style straps with quick-release.
Y-Back: Combines the comfort of the harness style straps with a sturdy, adjustable belt for a perfect, secure fit. We strongly endorse the Y-Back.
Tape Measure Clips and/or Towel Rings
Apron w/ Plain Front - See gallery for options
Apron w/ Standard Pocket - Upper positioning matches gallery. Lower positioning will go to the lower front of the pocket.
Apron w/ Paolini Pocket - Upper positioning will be on the front of the pocket, near the top. Lower positioning will be on the front of the pocket. See gallery for visual.
And if all that is way too confusing, just drop an email to michael@calaveratool.com and we'll walk you through it.
A note on oil-finished leather
This leather starts out extremely soft, with an immediate broken-in feel and fit. Please be aware that oil-finished leather has the potential to stain light colored clothing due to it's varying, but high content of, well... oil.
