Ken Diamond 1/2 Cut

Horween Kudu Chromexcel

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2023-2024 Open Thunderdome, Finisher

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Amazing. Super comfy from day 1

As I made these always room to get better. One thing. The 2060 tends to flair out for me. I thought maybe my finishing wasn’t square but looking back at the first photos I realized this came with wear.

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Specs

Maker

Ken Diamond

Model

1/2 Cut

Leather

Horween Kudu Chromexcel

Last

Sole

Vibram 2060 Sport Wedge Sole Brown

Purchased from

Self Made

More about this item

I got this leather from a friend who won it from an OA leather auction. We didn’t not know the tannage. At first I assumed it Horween waxed flesh. Further inspection revealed it was not and Ben suggested I reach out to Nick. I sent him a sample and it turned out to be Kudu CXl! Very cool leather and very oily!

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Open Thunderdome Finisher2023-2024 Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome Open Edition

Aging JourneymanAwarded for documenting this item's aging

7 monthsApril 2024

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6 monthsMarch 2024

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5 monthsFebruary 2024

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4 monthsJanuary 2024

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3 monthsDecember 2023

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2 monthsNovember 2023

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6 daysOctober 2023

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