Have to agree on the color. The number one question I get from other leather workers (mostly on our Instagram page) is "How do you get that color?". We use this leather for a wide variety of items besides sheaths. We go through sides of it pretty darn quick. I wasn't real clear in my response above. So if a knife is over 8" in oal we're probably using the russet skirting. If its under 8" oal we are using the 7/8 oz Wicket and Craig regular veggie tan. Thats the paler leather I was talking about.. If I could just order the 7/8 oz in the russet right off the shelf and not have the long wait I'd use nothing but. Its our favorite leather bar none. It cuts easy, molds well (for a heavier leather), tools exceptionally, large clear sides (much less waste on a side it seems to me year in and year out, side to side than HO), its just great leather. The holster below is the russet and the sheath is the regular Wicket and Craig veg tan. Just a different color:I am looking at buying a side of 8/10 oz Wickett & Craig Russet skirting, is this to thick for sheaths? They said it would take 4 months to get it if I wanted it cut down, thanks.