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This is a full-grain, vegetable-tanned cowhide side sold as a large panel for tooling and stamping. The 8-9 oz weight (about 3.2-3.6 mm) is thick enough for belts, holsters, straps and cases, and veg-tan leather takes water, stamps and dye far better than chrome-tanned hides. It sits in the same class as Hermann Oak and Wickett & Craig sides but is an imported hide, so expect more variation in temper and surface. Reviewers of imported veg-tan generally find it workable for practice and utility projects, while pickier makers prefer domestic sides for carving and finishing.
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Lowest price we've seen: $24.98 on Nov 11 at European Leather Works. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 11.
Makers who buy imported veg-tan sides like this generally report it carves and stamps acceptably for the money, but note inconsistent firmness and occasional surface flaws. Experienced leatherworkers tend to steer toward domestic sides for fine carving.
