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The Ikon Designer Side is a chrome-tanned leather side from Tandy Leather, sold as a roughly 20 sq. ft. panel at 3 to 4 oz. (1.2 to 1.6 mm). That weight is a middle ground: firm enough for bags, straps and cases, thin enough to fold and skive without a splitter. Chrome tanning gives a soft, even, pliable temper that takes dye and finishes differently from vegetable-tanned leather, so it suits makers who want consistent color and easy cutting rather than tooling. The catch is natural variation: sides can carry marks, brands or holes, so you plan around them. Against single shoulders and bellies it offers more usable area for larger projects, but it is not the leather for carved or stamped work.
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Lowest price we've seen: $99.99 on Nov 11 at Tandy Leather. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 11.
Makers who buy chrome-tanned sides like this generally value the soft temper and the usable area, and accept that some of the hide goes to waste around flaws. Complaints center on marks and holes cutting into the yield and on thickness varying from one area to another.
Note: These sides may contain natural characteristics like visible marks, brands, or holes.
Specifications
• Weight/Thickness: 3 to 4 oz. (1.2 to 1.6 mm)
• Average size: 20 sq. ft. (1.86 meters)
• Tannage: Chrome Tan
