Founded in 1951, SHINKI-HIKAKU is a tanner that specializes in horsehide.
End-to-end production spanning all processes, from raw horsehide to tanning and finishing,requires 10 months.
This is an incomparably long period compared to other types of hide.
The world's leading horsehide tanner, SHINKI-HIKAKU maintains a passion for production of the highest-level horsehide, with commitment to quality and to the fine technical capabilities of individual artisans.

Fine fibers result in an extremely smooth and moisture-rich texture.
With use, oil permeates the high-density
fibers to confer a lustrous and glossy appearance.
Enjoy a beautiful glossiness
found only in cordovan.

Horse hide has over three times the strength of durable cowhide.
With cowhide or other normal leather materials, the surface portion is used.
The rump area of a horse, however, has a portion of about 2 mm in thickness called the cordovan layer.
In the creation of leather, only the cordovan layer is shaved away from the flesh side of the hide for use.
Compared to the two-layer structure of cowhide or other ordinary leather, leather made with only the cordovan layer has a one-layer structure with no gap between the base and the grain side, and does not deteriorate even after years of use.

We made change to the product for a thick body suitedto mechanical watches, in response to requests from many customers.
By changing the thickness from 2.8mm to 4.5mm at the base of the lug, we created a three-dimensional effect that highlights the distinctly beautiful luster of cordovan.