Weaver Leather Economy Veg-Tan Side vs ELW Veg Tan Full Grain Leather Pre-Cut Pieces

Buy the ELW pre-cut pieces if you want a known thickness and a clean, uniform surface for belts, holsters and stamping, and you don't need a large panel. Buy the Weaver side if you need a big continuous piece for large projects and can gauge and finish the leather yourself. ELW's 7-9 oz full-grain hide gets consistent praise for even color, a smooth grain and a clean back, and its pre-cut sizes suit small and beginner work. The Weaver side is a branded, evenly gauged veg-tan side with far more square footage, but it is a whole side you must cut down, and its grade is branded rather than a clean premium selection.

• Choose the Weaver Leather Supply side if you need a large continuous piece of veg-tan for big panels, bags or multiple projects and are set up to cut and finish it yourself.
• Choose the ELW pre-cut pieces if you want a specific 7-9 oz thickness, a clean uniform surface and sizes that suit belts, holsters and small stamping work.