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Old February 14th, 2007, 03:01 PM   #5
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I believe that horsehide stands up better to moisture, uh good old sweat. And because of that, they're usually not dyed because they don't absorb the color as easily.

Obviously, someone very skilled can bone & color them well (Look at Nossar's work). But it takes more work & skill.
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