Source for 12-14 oz quality belt blanks

[wizard of tragacanth]

Looking for quality 12 to 14 oz belt blanks e.g. Herman Oak or similar from U.S. supplier. Minimum length of 55",

Nick

[Dwight]

It ain't HO . . .  but I've never had much more than a small quibble about the sides I've purchased thru Tandy.

Granted . . .  I don't order them on line . . .  I go in . . .  start pulling and inspecting sides with my dial caliper and my two good eyes.

It has taken a good half hour in the past . . .   but that side of leather I walk out with tucked under my arm . . . it does the job and then some.

May God bless,

Dwight

[DieselTech]

9 hours ago, wizard of tragacanth said:

Looking for quality 12 to 14 oz belt blanks e.g. Herman Oak or similar from U.S. supplier. Minimum length of 55",

Nick

Why not just buy a side of Hermann oak saddle skirting & cut your own belt blanks. 

[wizard of tragacanth]

I don't want to buy a side because I only want to make this one belt, for myself. I am about at the end of my leather "career" and do not want to stockpile any leather.

I have a Tandy handy and could layer two of their blanks but I do not have a sewing machine.

I said HO because if I am ordering sight-unseen. I want good leather and HO takes some guess-work out of the equation.

Thanks guys.

Nick

[JSage]

Try these folks. They may have what your looking for...

 

https://makersleathersupply.com/collections/leather-by-hermann-oak

[DieselTech]

Buckleguy has Wickett&Craig belt blanks in 10-12oz.

[thewesternsaddler]

Hi Nick,
Quality 12–14 oz belt blanks are a great choice for durable belts — that weight hits the sweet spot between strength and flexibility for everyday carry. Herman Oak is definitely one of the go-to options, but there are a few other U.S. vendors and leathers worth considering:
• Wicket & Craig — similar veg-tanned weight, excellent for belts and heavy leather projects.
• Schneider’s Veg-Tan — reliable 12–14 oz veg tan with consistent thickness and great tooling surface.
• Tandy’s 12–14 oz veg tan can work well for belts if you’re okay with a slightly softer feel to start with.
A quick tip when sourcing blanks is to check whether the hide is from the shoulder/neck area versus the belly — shoulder cuts tend to be tighter and stronger, which is ideal for belts. Also, getting them from U.S. suppliers usually keeps out nasty shipping surprises and supports faster restocking if you work through blanks regularly.
What will you be using the belts for (E-DC, western carry, dress)? That can help fine-tune the leather choice.

[wizard of tragacanth]

Thanks for the suggestions. This belt will be used for daily concealed carry.

[jrdunn]

On 1/1/2026 at 3:31 AM, thewesternsaddler said:

Hi Nick,
Quality 12–14 oz belt blanks are a great choice for durable belts — that weight hits the sweet spot between strength and flexibility for everyday carry. Herman Oak is definitely one of the go-to options, but there are a few other U.S. vendors and leathers worth considering:
• Wicket & Craig — similar veg-tanned weight, excellent for belts and heavy leather projects.
• Schneider’s Veg-Tan — reliable 12–14 oz veg tan with consistent thickness and great tooling surface.
• Tandy’s 12–14 oz veg tan can work well for belts if you’re okay with a slightly softer feel to start with.
A quick tip when sourcing blanks is to check whether the hide is from the shoulder/neck area versus the belly — shoulder cuts tend to be tighter and stronger, which is ideal for belts. Also, getting them from U.S. suppliers usually keeps out nasty shipping surprises and supports faster restocking if you work through blanks regularly.
What will you be using the belts for (E-DC, western carry, dress)? That can help fine-tune the leather choice.

Would you by chance have a link to a place that sells Schneider's Veg-Tan?   Thanks in advance.    Jim