Where To Get Quality 5-6Oz Bridle Or Harness Leather?

[red3]

I'm trying to find leather to make a briefcase for my girlfriend and several people have suggested making it out of harness/bridle leather or even veg tan. I have checked the usual suppliers (W&C, HO, Springfield) and no one has harness/bridle leathers that thin. My experience with W&C has been less than satisfactory yet they seem to be the only tannery that will let me buy a single hide and MIGHT split it for me. My issue with W&C is that I have never received an order from them in less than 6 weeks and my last order was just short of 3 months. On top the the 3 month wait the hides are nearly unusable. The hides looked like the poor heard wandered into a mine field before being shipped to W&C, and theses were all "Standard" or their best grade of leather. HO holds us hostage by demanding a 10 hide minimum and the quality is very hit and miss as well......Springfield has been a joy to work with but they don't carry top grades or all colors. I also dont think they can split the leather for me.....Am I asking too much or are the little guys just not worth the time to tanneries? Can Someone recommend a good quality supplier with a splitter?

[robertmeco]

Try these guys '

http://www.goligerleather.com/index.html

[Itch]

Weaver Leather has excellent customer service and will have what you are looking for.