Pick a brand that names full-grain leather, not just leather. Read the warranty...

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Pick a brand that names full-grain leather, not just leather. Read the warranty to see what it covers, for how long, and how to make a claim. Check how initials are applied - stamped, embossed, or engraved - and where they go