Best Leather For Handle Braiding (Quick Response Would Be Nice)

[jmann8686]

So I'm hoping someone will answer quickly. I saw a cool ideas to braid a set of pedal bike handle bars and want to give it a try. But all I have is veg tanned leather. I have braided a little bit and practiced with the veg tan but I was wondering what is a good leather for braiding handles. But I only have a little bit of time today to go get leather or I have to wait till Tuesday. I'm hoping someone will respnd fast so I can get started today. Thank you.

[oltoot]

Kangaroo is tough and easy to work with. Rawhide would be best but there is a learning curve associated with using it.

[jmann8686]

I don't want to hold on to rawhide for hours on end. I would like something a little easier on the hands. This is going on a road bike. But thank you for the quick response. I will see if the guy has any kangaroo hide. I doubt he does but he might.

[rcsaddles]

You should not have problems if you use the veg tan leather for lace for the handles.

[jmann8686]

Ok thank you. Was not sure if there was a better leather for handles that will be used a lot.