(Material) Overkip
over kip
Overkip has a finer surface texture and more flexibility than steerhide, which is made of adult cowhide. It is a gentle material that has a suitable degree of robustness and a supple feel, and is easy to get used to from the beginning.
Carefully selected raw hides from North America are tanned with chrome, finished with dyes, and then lightly applied with pigment to create a subdued matte black finish, which increases in luster over time to create an elegant contrast.