European Utility Veg Tan Leather Hides vs Natural Veg Tan Tooling Cowhide Side

Both are undyed vegetable-tanned cowhide in the same 3–4 oz range, so the choice comes down to temper and cut. The European double shoulder is medium temper with a soft flesh side and 75%+ yield, which suits makers who dye, mold and cut large panels. The TanneryNYC full side is firm and holds crisp tooling impressions, so carvers and stampers get cleaner results. Owners of both report strong patina; the European hide is the easier all-rounder, the firm side the better tooling leather.

• Choose the European Utility Veg double shoulder if you want a medium-temper hide that dyes, molds and cuts easily, with high yield for larger projects.
• Choose the Natural Veg Tan Tooling Cowhide if you carve, stamp or tool and need a firm temper that holds crisp impressions.