Even stitch holes, every time

Neat stitching starts with neat holes. These punches mark out your stitch line in one strike, so every hole sits the same distance apart and at the same angle. The diamond-shaped teeth cut an angled slit rather than a round hole. That lets your thread sit snug and lie at a slight slant, which gives that tidy, professional look on wallets, sheaths, pouches and straps.

You get four punches in the set, one for every part of the job:

• 6-prong: long straight lines, like belt keepers, strap edges and wallet sides
• 4-prong: medium runs and gentle curves
• 2-prong: tighter curves
• 1-prong: corners, and for finishing off the end of a line

Each punch has hardened steel teeth that hold their edge, and a knurled metal handle that won’t slip in your hand when you strike it.

How to use it

1. Mark your stitch line with a wing divider (Click here to view product) 
2. Line the punch up on the line and give it a firm, square strike with a mallet. Use a poundo board or rubber block underneath.
3. To keep the spacing even, set the first tooth of the punch back into the last hole you made, then strike again.
4. Swap to the 2-prong or 1-prong as you come into curves and corners.

Specs

• 4 punches: 1, 2, 4 and 6 prong
• Tooth shape: diamond
• Teeth: hardened steel
• Handles: knurled metal
• Best on: veg-tan leather

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Packed and sent from our workshop near Wagga Wagga, NSW, with Australia-wide shipping.

FAQ

What’s the difference between diamond and round stitching punches?
Round punches make round holes, and your stitches sit straight. Diamond punches cut a slanted slit, so your stitches sit at a slight angle and the thread beds in tighter. Most leatherworkers prefer diamond for a classic, neat stitch line.

Why do I need different prong sizes?
The 6-prong is quickest on straight lines but can’t follow a curve. The smaller punches let you keep your spacing even as you work around curves and corners.

What should I punch on?
Use a self-healing mat (Click here to see product). Punching straight onto a hard bench will blunt the teeth.

Do I hit it with a hammer?
Use a Nylon Mallet (Click here to see product). A steel hammer can damage the top of the handles over time.