Close-ups - see the differences between crocodile species
Mar 10, 2026
Alligator in brushed nubuck finish.
Alligator belly (stomach) has no small dot in the scales. An "antenna".
Shows a genuine crocodile bag with a dot in each scale.
Crocodile belly (stomach) small dot in each scale is a hallmark of genuine leather. Glossy leather is made with friction and a agate stone.
A Glazing Jack Machine.
The back side of the crocodile is called Hornback.
Crocodile or alligator Hornback belts are jean belts in either 38 or 40 mm width.
One-piece wild Alligator can be ordered in any color you want. Here are some glossy ones.
Caiman Crocodile has more cartilage than crocodile and alligator - stiffer, more "breakable". You often see the pattern on women's bags of slightly lower quality. The best use for belts is leather from the flank. The flank itself on a large animal is too short, so such a belt must be spliced.
The belts look rougher.
My new 3.60 meter crocodile leather from Nile crocodile.
