zebra hide = horse hide? Leather for holsters?

[Mr. 16 gauge]

Two of the best holsters I have are made out of horse hide, which I understand is almost impossible to come by any more for any reasonable price. I was wondering if anyone out there has used zebra hide as a substitute for horsehide........seems it might make a practical substitute and also a useful "souvenier" of ones' hunt in Africa. I see a few places offering cull hunts; I figure one can take and have the hide exported as a trophy and once it's here in the states, have it turned into leather and made into a few holsters.

Thoughts?

 

[BRICKBURN]

Interesting question. You would think they should be similar.

I'd drop these guys a line and see if they make leather from Zebra hides.

http://www.africanleather.co.za/product_zebra.php

 

[MS Hitman]

As tough as zebras are, I can't see it not working. You would just have to make sure the tanning process was done properly. The leather should make some very nice holsters.