Tandy Sienna Flat Veg-Tan Side vs Korba Natural Carving Leather Side

Both are unfinished vegetable-tanned cowhide sides meant for tooling, so the choice comes down to size and consistency. The Sienna side is larger on average and comes dyed in black or brown for an even color, which saves a finishing step. The Korba side is natural and unfinished, with a medium temper that takes dye and oil well, but its listed grade is low and the size runs smaller. Buyers who want a big, evenly dyed side for belts and bags lean Sienna; buyers who want a natural carving hide to dye themselves lean Korba.

• Choose the Sienna Flat Veg-Tan Side if you want a larger side and factory-dyed color for belts, wallets or small goods without finishing the surface yourself.
• Choose the Korba Cow Natural Carving Leather if you want a natural, unfinished full-grain hide to stamp, mold and dye to your own finish.