So I am full of shit. After I read this last response on Wednesday, I went looking on the Tandy website and saw that they had some 2-3 oz Oak leaf (middle tier) side on sale. I went by that day for some mezza double shoulders (also on sale) and they did have some of that 2-3 oz ion stock so I bought a side.
Time to start making some wallets.
Regarding the OP. Inspiring stuff.