Is split leather as functional in re-enactment armour as tooling leather?
I'm asking because tooling leather is significantly more expensive and if split leather would function than that is what I have to go for. I am making a lammellar cuirass which has to be dyed as well as cured with wax. Sincerest thanks.
Absolutely not.... Split leather will not have the stiff quality you need for Armour. Not pretty but a lot of the guys I new used Carpet remnants It took the blows with out to much damage to themselves.
sorry tooling leather really is what you need 
I know really expensive but well worth it, but you can use scraps which you can get a lot cheaper. My leather supply has a big bin by the pound.
When you want to change your armour it will be more saleable in you re-enactment group. Have you gone that route yet... see if anyone has anything for sale ?
Hope this helps
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WESTERN LEATHER TACK HORSE BRIDLE HEADSTALL WITH REINS | US $29.00 | 27m |
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Used 15 Natural Western Show Horse Leather Saddle Tack | US $225.00 | 28m |
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Leather & Cedar Wood OTTOMAN Footstool Chair Peru ART | US $161.96 | 43m |
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WESTERN COWBOY LEATHER HOLSTER & BELT, HEAVY TOOLED | US $61.00 | 44m |
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Black Cherry Dan Post Cowboy Boots | US $49.99 | 50m |
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15.5-16" Wide Ranch Saddle- high cantle, old fashioned | US $300.00 | 50m |
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Leather Western Show Headstall Breastcollar Reins Set | US $58.00 | 55m |
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BROWN Leather Tooled MESSENGER Satchel Bag Purse BoHo | US $16.99 | 1h 5m |
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WESTERN TACK BREASTCOLLAR RIDING SHOW BREAST COLLAR | US $29.00 | 1h 25m |
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12"BROWN Oil Youth Western Trail Barrel Racer Saddle pk | US $210.98 | 2h 13m |
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Hilason Treeless Western Trail Barrel Racing Saddle 16 | US $444.00 | 2h 18m |
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TAN SHOW HORSE HALTER WITH BLACK NYLON NOSEBAND | US $29.00 | 2h 21m |
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COLONIAL Peru Tooled Leather OTTOMAN Chair Footstool | US $151.16 | 2h 22m |
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ANDES OTTOMAN NOVICA Leather & Wood ART Ottoman Chair | US $179.95 | 2h 27m |
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Hilason Gaited Western Trail Endurance Saddle 17 | US $349.00 | 2h 49m |
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Flex-Tree Hilason Barrel Racing Trail Western Saddle 16 | US $349.00 | 2h 55m |
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WESTERN TACK BREASTCOLLAR RIDING SHOW BREAST COLLAR | US $29.00 | 2h 57m |
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15 TAN LEATHER WESTERN PLEASURE TRAIL HORSE SADDLE TACK | US $175.00 | 2h 58m |
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DISTINCTIVE~Peru Tooled Leather & Wood MAGAZINE RACK~NR | US $127.95 | 2h 58m |
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Hilason Brand New Hand Made Bronc Saddle 16 Seat | US $499.00 | 3h 9m |
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Dark Oil Cowboy Buckaroo Basketweave Spur Strap Straps | US $18.95 | 3h 15m |
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Hilason Treeless Western Trail Barrel Racing Saddle 14 | US $445.00 | 3h 18m |
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14 CHILDS YOUTH PLEASURE TRAIL PONY SADDLE GREEN TACK | US $99.99 | 3h 29m |
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Bohemian brown tooled leather with silver buckle | US $9.99 | 3h 30m |
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Hand tooled leather bifold wallet pine cone design | US $17.99 | 4h 5m |
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JT CUSTOM SHEATH KNIFE BLADE LEATHER Blank slim SP14 | US $4.65 | 4h 19m |
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CLASSIC DUO~2 Peru Art Cedar & Leather Tables by Novica | US $269.95 | 4h 22m |
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HEAVY LEATHER MOTORCYCLE BELT * ONE OF A KIND **NEW** | US $155.00 | 4h 25m |
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JT CUSTOM SHEATH KNIFE BLADE LEATHER Blank SP13 large | US $10.50 | 4h 29m |
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JT CUSTOM SHEATH KNIFE BLADE LEATHER Blank AA large | US $10.50 | 4h 36m |
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SCRAP LEATHER HEAVY VEG Vegetable Tan Large Pcs 10 SF | US $32.00 | 5h 26m |
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New 15 Amazingly Comfortable Brn Trail/Endurance Saddle | US $280.00 | 5h 28m |
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8" Brown Saddle Kid Pony Mini Western Saddle New 4p Pk | US $134.00 | 5h 29m |
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WESTERN SADDLE SET - FULL TOOLED LT OIL 15"/16"/17" NEW | US $199.99 | 5h 40m |
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CM saddle western sidesaddle tack set for trad models | US $129.00 | 5h 50m |
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1805 HISTORIES WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ILLUS FINE LTHR MINT | US $79.00 | 5h 53m |
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15" Custom Hand Made Hugh Nickells Roping Saddle | US $330.00 | 6h 9m |
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Headstall BreastCollar NATURAL Star concho Show Horse | US $44.00 | 6h 13m |
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CUTE 10" kid MINI Pony trail western saddle TAN NEW 4pc | US $124.00 | 6h 13m |
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COWHIDE Veg Tan Tooling Leather Sheaths Wallets Belts | US $40.50 | 6h 13m |
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Used Barrel, Trail Western Saddle, by Texas Saddlery | US $365.00 | 6h 20m |
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WESTERN SADDLE PKG CARVED MAHOGANY/NAT 15" **NEW** | US $219.99 | 7h 10m |
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Arm Guard Longbow Recurve Compound bow Left Hand | US $18.99 | 7h 12m |
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Arm Guard Longbow Recurve Compound bow Left Hand | US $21.00 | 7h 13m |
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16" PINK w/crystal Horse Western Show Barrel Saddle New | US $282.00 | 7h 18m |
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16 Tooled Leather Western Pleasure Horse Saddle Tack | US $255.00 | 8h 13m |
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Rare Vintage Tandy Leather Rivet Concho Tooling Decor | US $4.00 | 8h 37m |
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Rare Vintage Tandy Leather Rivet Concho Tooling Decor | US $4.00 | 8h 44m |
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Vintage STERLING SILVER leather bracelet*gold plate? $1 | US $.99 | 8h 53m |
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Vintage Tandy Leather Pony Beads Orange Tooling Decor | US $4.00 | 8h 58m |
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Vintage Tandy Leather Pony Beads Orange Tooling Decor | US $4.00 | 9h 3m |
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Vintage Tandy Leather Pony Beads Orange Tooling Decor | US $4.00 | 9h 5m |
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