Buying Our Leather Hides

     All our hides are sold by the full piece.  We do not cut off pieces for people.  However we do sell belt blanks and some kits.  When you add the leather to the shopping cart, you will will have to choose the quantity of full pieces you want.  The price shown on the shopping cart is the price per full piece which is based on the average square foot size of the piece multiplied by the price per square foot.  If the actual piece to be shipped is a smaller or larger square footage than the average size, we will adjust your credit card charge appropriately so you will only be charged for the actual square footage that is shipped.  If it varies more than a couple square feet per piece, we will contact you before it is shipped.
     The leather thickness is gauged by a very old measurement called ounces (oz).  The leather thickness can vary 1/2 oz above or below the specified thickness.  For thicker hides, sometimes two thicknesses are given to show the two points that the leather thickness is between.  Following is a leather conversion chart:

1 oz thickness = 1/64 inch thick = 0.4 mm thick
2 oz thickness = 1/32 inch thick = 0.8 mm thick
3 oz thickness = 3/64 inch thick = 1.2 mm thick
4 oz thickness = 1/16 inch thick = 1.6 mm thick
5 oz thickness = 5/64 inch thick = 2.0 mm thick
6 oz thickness = 3/32 inch thick = 2.4 mm thick
7 oz thickness = 7/64 inch thick = 2.8 mm thick
8 oz thickness = 1/8 inch thick = 3.2 mm thick
9 oz thickness = 9/64 inch thick = 3.6 mm thick

     Because leather is a natural material, all leather hides have some blemishes such as range marks or cuts.  However hides are graded and the higher quality hides have fewer blemishes and therefore are worth more.  We stock the higher quality hides so you will get the maximum use out of the leather.  The leather color shade can vary slightly from shipment to shipment when we get new lots of leather even though they come from the same tannery.

     This is the bend, which is the best part and strongest part of the hide.  A bend is the side with the neck, belly and shoulder removed.
     The 9 oz is excellent for making belts, knife cases, dog collars etc.  The 6 oz makes nice knifecases, belt pouches, guitar straps and briefcases.  The 3 oz works great for cheque book covers, change purses, belt pouches etc.
(Ave. 12 sq. ft. per piece)

3 - 4 oz  $ 12.91/sq.ft. Cdn.  Natural Undyed
Item # LH1-1-A


5 - 6 oz  $ 13.19/sq.ft. Cdn.  Natural Undyed
Item # LH1-1-B


8 - 9 oz  $ 13.27/sq.ft. Cdn.  Natural Undyed
Item # LH1-1-C

The bellie is the least expensive part of the hide because it is more stretchy than the rest of the hide and is oddly shaped and wavier.  However it is great for making smaller items like tool cases and knife cases.  For an economical small leather project, this is a great choice.
(Ave. 5 sq. ft.)

7 oz  $6.48 /sq. ft. Cdn.  Natural Undyed
Item # LH1-2

The back piece is a side with the bellie and neck removed.  Since you are left with the bend and part of the shoulder, you have an excellent quality and strong piece of leather for making longer projects such as leashes and oversize belts.
(Ave. 28 sq. ft.)

8 - 9 oz  $15.60/sq. ft. Cdn.  Natural Undyed
Item # LH1-3

     This shoulder makes a nice length for belts and is good for knife cases.  These shoulders are more supple than the typical tooling leather and are good for making belts if you want a softer feel to a vegetable tanned belt.  It is also great for making knife cases.
(Ave. 15 sq. ft. per piece)

8 - 9 oz  $ 8.29/sq.ft. Cdn.  Natural Undyed
Item # LH1-4

These sides are nice for projects that require a nice soft leather.
(Ave. 30 sq. ft.)

2 1/2 oz  $6.38 /sq. ft. Cdn.

Black  Item # LH1-5-A

Brown  Item # LH1-5-B

Burgundy  Item # LH1-5-C

Blue  Item # LH1-5-D

These are smaller full skins.  The neck area often has a single cut.  It is great for projects that require a thicker leather than garment cowhide but yet still need to retain the same softness.
(Ave. 30 sq. ft.)

3 1/2 oz  $6.94 /sq. ft. Cdn.

Black  Item # LH1-6-A

Brown  Item # LH1-6-B

    This is just the right thickness and firmness for wallet leather interiors and for lining your other leather projects.  It is also nice for making book covers.
(Ave. 7 sq. ft.)

2 1/2 oz  $6.29 /sq. ft. Cdn.

Black  Item # LH1-7-A

Brown  Item # LH1-7-B

    These sides are ideal and economical for projects that require a firmer stiffer leather with uniform color.  It makes nice cases, portfolios and pouches.
(Ave. 21 sq. ft.)

5 1/2 oz  $6.29 /sq. ft. Cdn.

Black  Item # LH1-8-A

Dark Burgundy  Item # LH1-8-B