Home GRADING Supervisors grade all our leathers four separate times. Our standards are coordinated regularly in group meetings. The greatest emphasis is placed on the bend area (60%) followed by the shoulder area (25%) and the belly area (15%). Grade Defects A or #1 Very few blemishes B or #2 Contains a few defects. No brands. C or #3 Contains more defects. Generally not good for plain belts. D or #4 Can have large brands and / or holes and other damage. Brand Hand sized brands. Otherwise graded as above. © 2021 Hermann Oak Leather Web Design & Web Hosting by Infront Privacy PolicySitemap 800-325-7950