All Hide and Piston items are created entirely by hand, without the use of industrial machinery. Because every stitch is placed by hand and every edge is finished manually, there may be slight irregularities in the stitching lines or the edge finishing. These aren't defects; they are the tangible proof of human craftsmanship. When you choose a handmade piece, you are choosing a product with a soul, not a mass-produced item from a factory.