What can I make with a full side of this leather?

It suits handbags, wallets, straps and small accessories. A side is large enough for several projects, so plan your cuts around any flaws.

Can I tool or carve this leather?

No. Chrome-tanned, semi-soft leather does not hold tooling impressions well. Choose a veg-tanned side for carving.

How soft is the temper?

It is semi-soft, so it bends and folds with little effort but still holds some shape. It is softer than a firm bag leather and firmer than garment-soft hides.

Is the finish on both sides?

The smooth, satin-finished top side is the finished face. The flesh side is the underside of the hide.

What thickness should I expect?

The hide is sold as a side rather than by a stated weight, so thickness varies across the piece. Measure before cutting for structured projects.

Smooth Cowhide Leather Handbag Side Dreary Blue-Gray 15-17

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$57.31at The Leather GuyChecked Nov 2

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Smooth Cowhide Leather Handbag Side Dreary Blue-Gray 15-17

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Our take on the Smooth Cowhide Leather Handbag Side Dreary Blue-Gray 15-17

A full side of chrome-tanned cowhide with a flat, smooth surface and a satin finish. The semi-soft temper bends easily, so it suits handbags, wallets and general leathercraft. It is sold as a whole side in a solid color, which gives you a large, consistent run of hide for cutting multiple pieces. Compared with stiffer veg-tanned sides, it is more pliable and easier to work by hand, but it is not the choice for tooling or carving.

Best forBag and wallet makersLeathercraft hobbyistsProjects needing a large, uniform hideSoft, flexible finished goods

Pros

Flat, smooth grain with a satin finish
Semi-soft temper is easy to cut and fold
Solid color across a full side
Chrome-tanned for flexibility and durability
Large side gives room for multiple cuts

Cons

Chrome-tanned leather is not suited to carving or tooling
Semi-soft temper can stretch in thin areas
Limited stock colors may not restock
A full side is more hide than small projects need

Smooth Cowhide Leather Handbag Side Dreary Blue-Gray 15-17 prices at every store

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Smooth Cowhide Leather Handbag Side Dreary Blue-Gray 15-17 price history

Lowest price we've seen: $57.31 on Nov 2 at The Leather Guy. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 2.

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Smooth cowhide leather in solid colors for handbags, wallets and accessories
Chrome-tanned with a flat, smooth texture and satin finish
Semi-soft temper for flexibility across leathercraft projects
Available as full sides and smaller project pieces
Limited stock clearance colors
Sold for the finished top side

Sizes: 15-17, 18-20, 21-23, 24-26, 27-29, 30-32, 6.5-7.5
Materials: Cowhide, chrome tan
Fit: Thickness 3-4 oz (1.2-1.6 mm); square foot 15-26 sq ft; average dimensions (21-23 sq ft): 31" x 78"
Returns: We do not accept returns on this product due to restocking complications. Customers are exempt where EU Directive 2023/2673 applies.
Shipping: Shipping calculated at checkout.

About the Smooth Cowhide Leather Handbag Side Dreary Blue-Gray 15-17

This is a smooth cowhide leather side in Dreary Blue-Gray. It is chrome-tanned and has a flat, smooth texture with a satin finish.

The leather has a semi-soft temper, so it stays flexible across leathercraft projects. It suits handbags, wallets and accessories. The size is measured on the finished top side.

Material: Cowhide, chrome tanned
Hide: Side
Color: Dreary Blue-Gray
Size: 15-17 sq ft
Thickness: 3-4 oz (1.2-1.6 mm)
Texture: Flat and smooth, satin finish
Temper: Semi-soft
Sold by: Finished top side
Uses: Handbags, wallets, accessories, leathercraft

Specifications

Hide: Side

Questions and answers

What can I make with a full side of this leather?: It suits handbags, wallets, straps and small accessories. A side is large enough for several projects, so plan your cuts around any flaws.
Can I tool or carve this leather?: No. Chrome-tanned, semi-soft leather does not hold tooling impressions well. Choose a veg-tanned side for carving.
How soft is the temper?: It is semi-soft, so it bends and folds with little effort but still holds some shape. It is softer than a firm bag leather and firmer than garment-soft hides.
Is the finish on both sides?: The smooth, satin-finished top side is the finished face. The flesh side is the underside of the hide.
What thickness should I expect?: The hide is sold as a side rather than by a stated weight, so thickness varies across the piece. Measure before cutting for structured projects.
Where is the Smooth Cowhide Leather Handbag Side Dreary Blue-Gray 15-17 cheapest?: At The Leather Guy, for $57.31, as of our latest check.

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