Originally Posted by
jeirvine
I would imagine that having less extra leather would reduce the longevity of a saddle, as rivets have less of it to hold on to, and there is less support on the sides to prevent sagging.
I think so too. Especially on that radically butchered B-17 above. Interesting. And quite decorative. But I couldn't bear to do that to my old 70's Pro's.