Pick a brand that names its full-grain leather and shows it up close. Check...

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Pick a brand that names its full-grain leather and shows it up close. Check seams and edges in clear photos. Read the warranty: what is covered, and for how long? For initials, see if they are pressed, stamped, or etched, and where they go