LEATHER TOOLS

Buy leatherworking tools and get cleaner, more precise, more professional results.
At Artesano Factory you will find a carefully chosen selection for leather goods and craft work: knives, bevellers, awls, burnishers, edgers, pricking irons and belt end punches, among other essentials.

Which tools do you need to get started?

For cutting: Japanese knife, precision craft knife or round knife.
For marking and stitching: awl, pricking irons and overstitch wheels.
For edges: edge beveller and burnisher.
For belts: end punches and hole punches.

Quality half-moon knife
Leather Cutting Tools
leather roller
Stitching and Marking Tools
beveller
Edge and Finishing Tools
Leather Punches
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Animal
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Practical guide

Buying guide

Choose tools by project, not by quantity. For a card holder you need precise cuts, an even stitch line and clean edges. For belts you will also need hole punches and, if you repeat sizes, belt end punches. For bags, a stitching clamp, skiving tools and a consistent marking system all save time.

Cut quality depends as much on the edge as on the tool. A professional knife that is not maintained cuts worse than a simple tool kept sharp. Use a cutting mat for blades and a punching board for hole punches and end punches. Before you buy a size, check the leather thickness, the hole diameter, the stitch spacing and the size of the thread or hardware it has to work with.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions answered

Useful information before you choose.

Is it worth buying professional tools?

Yes, when you repeat the operation, need precision or can keep the edge sharp. For occasional use, a well-chosen basic tool lets you learn before investing in a professional model.

Which tools should I test first on an offcut?

Any that cut, punch, mark or bevel. Pressure and size change with the thickness and firmness of the leather. Testing avoids oversized holes, deep marks or over-bevelled edges.

Which tools do I need to get started?

Start with a cutting tool, a mat, a stitch marker or stitching chisel, two needles, thread, an edge beveller and a burnisher. Add hole punches, skivers or end punches when the pattern really calls for them.