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I pretty sure about the stamp, though I couldn't find any photos about them. Btw, what do you think about this? https://www.zackwhite.com/9-oz-Genuine-Horse-Hide-Butts
The heaviest horse hide I've seen. Is this suitable for work boots?
No, I don't doubt you. Used to be horse (or mule) was used extensively for cowboy boots. And I know strops are often made of horse...shell, even. But I talked to Nick and Skip Horeween quite a bit when they were dealing direct with the small maker. And I was surprised that most of their production is cowhide rather than horse...well, I don't know about volume but their selection of offerings is mostly cow.
Nine ounce is pretty heavy for footwear esp if it is gonna be lined. IMO. Looks vegetable tanned ...might be better for belts. FWIW, 9 oz. is, IIRC, the weight of the welting I use.