Aspects of Tanned Alligator Skins

What are the most important aspects of tanned alligator skins? 1)      Size and orientation of the hide – What is the cut of the hide?  How large is it?  Most tanned alligator hides are between 5 – 7 ft in length when harvested from an alligator farm, which is more consistent and better quality than wild alligators. 2)      Grading of the Hide – Does the hide have scratches, holes, scars, tears, etc?  Natural/wild animals will always have natural blemishes and inconsistencies that add character to some applications but may be undesirable in others.  A higher...