What thickness is this leather?

It is 8-10 oz, about 3.2 to 4.0 mm or 1/8 to 5/32 inch. That is firm, heavy leather suited to belts, bags and tooled work.

How much leather do I get?

You get half of a full hide, roughly 19 to 26 sq ft. The exact size varies from hide to hide.

Is it good for tooling and carving?

Yes. Vegetable-tanned full-grain cowhide at this thickness is firm and takes tooling and carving well.

One buyer found the brown finish too dark for laser etching. Test a scrap piece before committing a design.

Will my hide look exactly like the photos?

No. Size, shade and natural marks vary from hide to hide, so each side is slightly different.

What do buyers say about the Veg Tan Leather Side 8-10 oz Full Grain Cowhide?

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings. Buyers like: Great quality leather; Helpful seller who fixed an order problem immediately; Fast shipping. Common complaints: Too dark a brown finish for laser etching; One order had a snafu (resolved by the seller).

Veg Tan Leather Cowhide Side 8-10 oz Price History: Lowest $200.00

Q: Where is the Veg Tan Leather Side 8-10 oz Full Grain Cowhide cheapest?

At Etsy, for $200.00, as of our latest check.

What reviewers say

4.9 / 512 ratings

Buyers with 12 ratings give it 4.9 out of 5, praising the leather's quality and feel and calling it good value.

What people mention

Leather qualityPraisedBuyers describe the hide as great quality with a beautiful feel.
ValuePraisedBuyers call it good value for the leather received.
Finish colorCriticisedThe brown finish is too dark for laser etching, according to one buyer.

From Etsy

Half of a full-grain vegetable-tanned cowhide side
8-10 oz thickness (3.2-4.0 mm, 1/8 to 5/32 in)
About 19 to 26 sq ft per side
Firm cowhide suited to tooling, handbags, footwear and other leathercraft
New, unused surplus leather from the manufacturing industry
All sides priced the same; size and natural marks vary from hide to hide

Sizes: Black, Tan, Natural, Brown
Materials: Full grain vegetable tanned cowhide leather
Fit: Firm cowhide leather
Sizing: Sides run about 19 to 26 sq ft; size and natural marks vary from hide to hide. One buyer was surprised at how large half a cowhide is.
Returns: Exchanges accepted within 14 days; buyer pays return shipping and is responsible for loss in value if not returned in original condition. No returns or refunds
In the box: One vegetable-tanned cowhide side (half of a full hide)

About the Veg Tan Leather Side 8-10 oz Full Grain Cowhide

This is one side, or half, of a full-grain vegetable-tanned cowhide. The leather is firm and is suited to tooling, handbags, footwear and other leathercraft.

It is new, unused surplus leather from the manufacturing industry. Each side varies in size, and natural marks differ from hide to hide.