The Falconry Hub

Why falconers choose us...

For over 25 years we've sourced and developed leathers for falconers. Every one has been tried and tested in practice for strength, resilience and reliability. Our experience comes from meeting and working with falconers of all types at events such as The British Falconry and Raptor Fair and British Falcon Racing at Vowley, and from working with the English School of Falconry. We aim to offer value, strength, durability and consistency.

Plus we have tools, dyes, hardware, conditioners and finishes, all in one place.

Falconry leather, sorted. Performance leather for falconers, proven in practice. Tell us what you're making and we'll point you to the right leather.


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What are you making?

I'm making...	Go to
Anklets	Next question: what size is your bird?
Jesses	Next question: what size is your bird?
Hoods	Calf 1.0-1.2mm, Calf 1.4-1.6mm, Kangaroo Lace
Gauntlets	Bullhide, Soft Calf (layered), Yak (coming soon)
Perch wraps	specialised split suede (call for more details)

What size is your bird?

Bird size	Examples	Suggested leather
Small	Merlins, Kestrels, Sparrowhawks	LW Kangaroo
Medium	Harris Hawks, Buzzards, Peregrines, Sakers	MW Kangaroo
Large	Red-tailed Hawks, Goshawks, Gyrfalcons, Golden Eagles	HW Kangaroo, Bullhide

LW, MW and HW mean light, medium and heavyweight.

A guide only. Bird size is a starting point, not a rule. Some birds, especially those prone to pulling and tearing, may need a heavier weight than the table suggests. We recommend you test any leather before use. Leather is an organic material and, while ideal for falconry, Identity Leathercraft cannot accept responsibility for its use.

Finish the job

You'll probably want these too.

Grommets and grommet setters: neat, strong holes every time
Hole punches: matched to your grommets
Fine thread and fine needles: essential for stitching hoods
Greases: Ko-Cho-Line, Aussie and Veg Protec keep leather supple and protected

Club members

Falconry club discount

Members: British Falconers Club and Female Falconers Club members, ask your club for your discount code.
Club secretaries: email a membership list (names and emails) to sales@theidentitystore.co.uk and we'll set up 10% off all leathers and leathercraft on the website. The offer excludes other discounts and postage.