Burnhard Leather BBQ Apron
Burnhard
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A hand-made buffalo-leather cross-back apron, thick enough to add a layer of heat protection near a live wood fire, with chest and belly pockets.
About the Burnhard Leather BBQ Apron
The Burnhard is a hand-made buffalo-leather apron, roughly 1.5 to 1.7 mm thick, cut cross-back with chest and belly pockets and side straps that adjust to a wide waist. Leather is the choice when you cook over a live fire, adding a layer that shrugs off sparks and radiant heat.
It is heavier and pricier than denim, and it patinas with use rather than washing. For a wood-fired oven or grill cook who wants protection and a bit of blacksmith style, it is the apron.
Specifications
Strengths
- Buffalo leather adds heat and spark protection
- Cross-back cut with chest and belly pockets
- Adjustable to a wide waist, ages well
Watch for
- Heavy and warm to wear
- Premium price
- Leather needs occasional conditioning, not washing
Common questions
Why wear a leather apron for pizza?
Leather adds a layer of protection that fabric does not: it shrugs off sparks and radiant heat from a live wood fire, and resists the odd ember. Near a wood-fired oven or grill it is safer than denim, at the cost of more weight and a higher price.
How do you care for a leather apron?
Wipe it clean rather than washing, let it dry away from direct heat, and condition the leather occasionally with a suitable balm so it does not dry out and crack. Used this way it patinas and lasts for years.
