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ELW Leather Blank Belts - 3 to 15 oz. (1-6mm) Thickness - Sizes 1/2” to 10" Wide & 40” to 84" in Length, Cowhide Vegetable Tanned Full Grain Tooling Leather
DIMENSION: 3 to 15 oz. (1-6mm) Thickness Weight | Heavy Duty Bull hide belts strap. Lengths from 40” to 84” (1.02 -2.13m). Bull hide Not Weak as Cowhides.
VEGETABLE TANNED FULL GRAIN LEATHER: The veg tan dyeing tooling leather is durable and perfect for your tooling, carving, upholstery, arts & crafts, and molding needs.
CRAFTSMEN GRADE QUALITY: European Leather Works veg tanned leather hides are craftsman grade A/B quality genuine leather made from top-quality cowhide with a medium-firm temper and smooth top texture.
APPLICATIONS: This leather strap has many applications for belts, leather craft belts, machine straps, chair straps, leather cords, leather keychains, leather lace, furniture straps, leashes, pet collars, leather wrap etc.
QUALITY : Our leather comes with a 10-year promise, so you can rest assured that you're getting the highest quality leather available.
Vegetable Tanned Leather
- Vegetable tanned leather refers to the tannage or method of tanning the cowhide into leather. It’s called “vegetable” because of the natural tannins used in the tanning process like tree bark. Vegetable tanning or veg tan as it’s sometimes called is one of the oldest methods of tanning known to man. It has literally been around for centuries. But less than 10% of the world's leather is tanned this way today.
- What makes vegetable tanning so unique is it can be used to make thicker leather and results in more body and character - perfect for bag making. Vegetable-tanned leather also tends to age better and develops a rich patina over time. And it has that awesome classic leather smell.
- ELW's vegetable tanned hides are selected for quality to avoid dirt, holes, bumps, and major scratches.
Quality Leather Hides
Minor Blemish or Natural Marks
Our full-grain leather cowhide is made from first-class cowhide. Since the leather is made of the least damaged skin, you will hardly find any blemishes, holes, and defects on the leather's surface. It has a vintage, aesthetic look to it. Note that natural leather hides will have some minor blemishes, ticks, scars, wrinkles but we try to minimize those issues.
Cleam From Backside
Our leather, meticulously cleaned from front to back, showcases a pristine beauty that extends to every inch of its surface. Not a speck of dust or dirt mars its flawless appearance. The backside, often overlooked but equally deserving of care, gleams with the same immaculate quality as the front.
Aging's Natural Grace
As the days turn into months and years, a remarkable transformation takes place, rendering the leather with a genuine and organic appearance. The colors soften, deepening into rich, earthy tones, while the texture becomes suppler and more inviting to the touch. Imperfections and blemishes that may have seemed out of place initially blend seamlessly into the fabric, adding character and charm to the leather's story.
Leather Application - Handbags
Your handbags should have a vintage look and feel about them. Leather bags are well-known for their classic charm and long-lasting sturdiness.
Leather Application - wallet
A leather wallet is a great handcrafted project that you can also give your family and friends.
Leather Application - Knife Sheath
A leather that blends fashion and function will keep your furniture looking stylish. Cowhide leather is ideal for this use since it has a few flaws that provide character to the material.
Leather Application - Belts
Have the perfect accessory to your daily outfit with a custom leather belt. Leather belts naturally add a polished look to any ensemble.
European Leather Works
European Leather Work (ELW) is a family-owned and operated business focused on bringing high-quality imported and domestic leather goods.
Our leather is ethically sourced from tanneries around the world that use an environment-focused tanning process, treat the animals in an ethical way, and our hides are always selected from top-quality pieces.
Our number goal is always to provide high-quality 100% Natural Leather products that are ethically sourced at a great value from Southern California!
Minimalist shopper
2025-06-20 20:05:48
This was recommended to me by the Outdoors55 Youtube channel to make my own leather strop for knife sharpening/honing. This leather really helps quickly hone knives without rolling the knife edge. I think it has to do with how the leather was tanned & the quality.The leather was a consistent thickness and width, but the cut veered off a bit near the end of the material. This didn't matter for me, but it may matter if you're making a belt.
Rene Espiricueta
2025-06-14 15:04:04
Good quality material. Right thickness.
Emma c
2025-05-09 13:46:00
Very good for belts and dog collars, I will buy more leather from this company in the future.
Owen Wolfe
2025-04-19 16:41:16
Upon opening the package, I found some imperfections in the strip I received. Not a big deal to me, but for someone who wants a perfect cut of leather, it could be. The one in the first picture I’d say the manufacturer is to blame for not scrapping that piece (I understand not wanting to waste material) and the second picture could be due to the fact that it was packaged in a plastic bag with no padding whatsoever. Other than that, the thickness is just what I was after for sheaths, and the width is perfect for the blades that I make so all I have to do is cut the shape I want and still have plenty of room on either side for stitches.
Donald D.
2025-04-07 18:37:59
This leather performs well I tooled a belt which turn out. Nice the value is good for
John walbeck
2025-04-05 10:48:50
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Francis
2025-02-22 12:25:22
Purchased twice so far and very happy with the quality
Dave
2025-02-17 12:45:54
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