Each chisel gives a distinctive style to the stitching of your project. The round punch is used a lot in DIY patterns as you can accurate punch out all your stitching holes following a pattern design with just a single punch and a lot of effort.
I’ve been thinking about Crimson iron for while now, torn between Sinabroks and KS blade. I agree with you on that Crimson has a very nice stitch finish. Can’t quite put a word on it, but it has a totally unique look of its own. Too bad other manufacturers don’t make these type of Japanese holes. Cheers
They are all high quality tools. KS Blade have some diamond pricking irons which would be similar to the Crimson Irons and Crimson Irons has French style pricking irons. It mostly depends on how slanted you want your stitching and availability of brands.
The flat stitching irons or lacing chisels are normally used for lacing leather around edges. I do not think they would work well for saddle stitching but I have not tried.
I just love the very clean, straight look of the round when stitched - I don’t know why they are so much harder to find than the diamond chisels, it’s frustrating!
@@TeranAtelier Oh thank you for your response! I would love to, I’m afraid they might be out of my price range though! I was thinking of getting the Weaver 1/8 flat punch set… currently torn between that and a 5 or 6mm diamond chisel set from them since the flat punch is only in one size, so many decisions 😩
@@instagamrr I think the flat punch set is geared more towards lacing, a diamond chisel would look better for hand stitching. You could also try KemovanCraft which are a budget friendly supplier.
my grandfather use a diamond Chisel all his life, he make bag,wallet, card holders, and etc, and use this puncher, he have a french chisel, but use it only for watch belt, or something small like this
@@wens6574 Nice, I also have a new 3.38mm pricking iron set on order. I recommend 0.45mm for twisted polyester thread or Lin Cable size 632 linen thread. Pair it with John James 004 harness needles and you are good to go.
The awl should only ever go through the center of a hole. A stitching awl is different to a scratch awl. Stitching awls are normally diamond profile, similar to a Japanese style pricking iron, and will preserve the slant of pricking irons.
Round punches will not give a slant like pricking irons as it is the angle of the hole that causes the slants. However by casting your stitches it will make the stitches in round holes slightly slanted. The casting method is what I always use and you can see the steps in my stitching tutorial videos.
The chisel is the Japanese Style Crimson Irons - 4mm. I use the 5 prong version in the video and I also have a 2 prong version for making holes around curves.
Would you rather buy French or Japanese style crimson irons if I want to replace my cheap basic kit diamond chisels (4 mm)? And in addition, when the budget only allows you to buy one size, would you agree that 4mm is the best choice? Thanks in advance!
Japanese are the easier to use as you can lay the pointed prongs in the center of a stitching line but they have less angle than the French which give more slanted stitches. 4mm is a bit big for fine leather work but work well for medium/large items. If you intend to do mostly wallet type goods I would recommend 3.38mm which is what I have been using more recently.
@@TeranAtelier Thank you very much for your answer. So, Japanese are easier to use but the French ones look more elegant (e.g. like the stitches of Hermès), is that correct? In addition, the transition from 4mm to 3.38mm will lead to a more luxurious outcome when working on wallets, etc.? Unfortunately, crimson irons do not sell the 3.38mm any more, I think. On their website the only ones near 3.38mm are 3.25, 3.5 and 3.85 mm.
@@TheGizmoGremlin Yes I find the Japanese style easier to use, I will likely get a Japanese style 2.7mm or 3mm with 45 degree angle (not Crimson Irons as they are only 35 degrees) for my next set. Smaller stitches are associated with fine leather work and look more elegant. Some brands even go down to 2.7mm for wallets. Crimson irons just use different sizing, 3.25 or 3.5 will be almost indistinguishable from 3.38mm.
Thank you, Teran, for the very concise explanations you provided. I'm just a beginner and found them extremely useful for making some wise decisions in how to start. Miles
They would be using pricking irons and will pass an awl through each hole before the needle. That is the most traditional method and will give the most slanted looking stitches.
Do you know if you can use the same sized Crimson Japanese and French chisels on heavier/thicker leather with similar efficiency, plus the 45 degree the French offers?
Yes Crimson Hides irons and good branded french pricking irons will both have polished prongs that should easily be able to pierce and be removed from thick leather.
Is there any difference in terms of durability? For instance, are the round stitches more durable and resistant to tearing as compared to the diamond stitches?
A circle hole will always give the best tear resistance in leather. However that shouldn't be an issue especially when you glue the project together before stitching.
I like to use an HDPE board with a layer of veg tan on top to make sure I properly penetrate the back side of the project and have no risk of damaging the prongs on my chisels.
The best way to buy is online. You can buy cheaper ones on Amazon and Aliexpress. For the more expensive ones you have to buy from the manufacturer's website.
I don't like diamond chisel, I think stitches become very ugly. I love mostly round chisel. and i do all my hand stitches with it. even smal projects. I've it from 4mm, up to 6mm. and threads I stitches with it started from 0,5 up to 1mm. even I've worked with 0,4 but I think my stitches are beautiful. but after watching this video I like to buy also Japanese style Crimson Irons chisel. thanks for great video. very informative
@@TeranAtelier ohh okay thanks but did it also work? because I've seen that it's much cheaper and it looks the same as the polyester one except that it was not waxed
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Make sure to check out my other leather stitching videos:
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I’m a newbie. Your video helped me out a lot. Made my first wallet today.
Great to hear! I am glad you found the video helpful.
The best video on the subject, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I watch your training video every day
I am very glad you find them useful.
I love the round punch chisel
Each chisel gives a distinctive style to the stitching of your project. The round punch is used a lot in DIY patterns as you can accurate punch out all your stitching holes following a pattern design with just a single punch and a lot of effort.
I really enjoyed your video. Short and straight forward! I learned what I needed.
Thank you!
I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you too!
This is great man, very helpful and informative!
Thank you and please keep making videos, you have a very precise yet easy to follow approach!
Thanks, will do!
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Simple but very well explained.
Thanks!
I’ve been thinking about Crimson iron for while now, torn between Sinabroks and KS blade. I agree with you on that Crimson has a very nice stitch finish. Can’t quite put a word on it, but it has a totally unique look of its own. Too bad other manufacturers don’t make these type of Japanese holes. Cheers
They are all high quality tools. KS Blade have some diamond pricking irons which would be similar to the Crimson Irons and Crimson Irons has French style pricking irons. It mostly depends on how slanted you want your stitching and availability of brands.
Thanks for sharing this helpful video.
You are most welcome!
I bought a Jvedo hand press machine and the tools in the video fit perfectly on the hand press. I have easily made a lot of wallets with these tools.
That is a great way punch holes.
Great tutorial! Thank you for this video!
Glad it was helpful!
Great work
Thank you so much 😀
I think you should have included the Flat stitch iron used in the Saddle Stitch.
The flat stitching irons or lacing chisels are normally used for lacing leather around edges. I do not think they would work well for saddle stitching but I have not tried.
I just love the very clean, straight look of the round when stitched - I don’t know why they are so much harder to find than the diamond chisels, it’s frustrating!
I would try KS Blade, they have some great quality punches.
@@TeranAtelier Oh thank you for your response! I would love to, I’m afraid they might be out of my price range though! I was thinking of getting the Weaver 1/8 flat punch set… currently torn between that and a 5 or 6mm diamond chisel set from them since the flat punch is only in one size, so many decisions 😩
@@instagamrr I think the flat punch set is geared more towards lacing, a diamond chisel would look better for hand stitching. You could also try KemovanCraft which are a budget friendly supplier.
@@TeranAtelierGotcha, I’ll check them out - thanks for all your insight!
Thank you so much.
You're welcome!
Thank you!!! I was wondering what the differences are for quite a while 😘
You are welcome again! I am happy to see you are enjoying my videos.
Wonderful, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@TeranAtelier absolutely!
Thank you for another informative video.
You are always welcome!
😎 great information helping me step my stitching game up...thanks 😉🤙🏽
Great to hear!
Thank you for the comparisons.
My pleasure!
Thanks
You're welcome!
my grandfather use a diamond Chisel all his life, he make bag,wallet, card holders, and etc, and use this puncher, he have a french chisel, but use it only for watch belt, or something small like this
That's great! Both of those can make nice looking stitches.
Very much informative video
Thank You!
Nice video, very helpful for newbie like me... appreciate it😍👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks! Glad it was helpful 😊😊
@@TeranAtelier sir i have a question, i just bought pricking iron with 3.38 mm
What is the best thread size for me?
Thank you
@@wens6574 Nice, I also have a new 3.38mm pricking iron set on order. I recommend 0.45mm for twisted polyester thread or Lin Cable size 632 linen thread. Pair it with John James 004 harness needles and you are good to go.
@@TeranAtelier Thank you sir 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Cant wait for your next video
Thanx for tutorial
You are welcome!
Very helpful and well done. Thank you.
You're very welcome!
Nice work
Thanks!
For the pricking iron, do you stagger your awl punch? If you're sticking the awl through the middle of the punch, how is the stitch slanting?
The awl should only ever go through the center of a hole. A stitching awl is different to a scratch awl. Stitching awls are normally diamond profile, similar to a Japanese style pricking iron, and will preserve the slant of pricking irons.
@@TeranAtelier That clears up a lot! Thank you!
Thanks for the tips👌👌👌
You are most welcome 😊
Can you please make a video on how to get slant stitch with round hole punch?
Round punches will not give a slant like pricking irons as it is the angle of the hole that causes the slants. However by casting your stitches it will make the stitches in round holes slightly slanted. The casting method is what I always use and you can see the steps in my stitching tutorial videos.
thank you for getting me out of my dilemma, now im know what i need.
Glad I could help!
Thank you very much for tutorial ! Good luck !
You are welcome!
Thank you very helpful information straight to the point . No pun intended😂
Thanks!! 😂😂
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I need this tools so much
Thanks a lot 🙏 for this information. May I ask which label you use for the japonese crimson Irons. Thx 😉
The chisel is the Japanese Style Crimson Irons - 4mm. I use the 5 prong version in the video and I also have a 2 prong version for making holes around curves.
@@TeranAtelier thx a lot. Are this japanese chisels from „ Wuta“ ?
@@baleares6454 No, these are from Crimson Hides in Singapore.
Would you rather buy French or Japanese style crimson irons if I want to replace my cheap basic kit diamond chisels (4 mm)? And in addition, when the budget only allows you to buy one size, would you agree that 4mm is the best choice? Thanks in advance!
Japanese are the easier to use as you can lay the pointed prongs in the center of a stitching line but they have less angle than the French which give more slanted stitches. 4mm is a bit big for fine leather work but work well for medium/large items. If you intend to do mostly wallet type goods I would recommend 3.38mm which is what I have been using more recently.
@@TeranAtelier Thank you very much for your answer. So, Japanese are easier to use but the French ones look more elegant (e.g. like the stitches of Hermès), is that correct? In addition, the transition from 4mm to 3.38mm will lead to a more luxurious outcome when working on wallets, etc.? Unfortunately, crimson irons do not sell the 3.38mm any more, I think. On their website the only ones near 3.38mm are 3.25, 3.5 and 3.85 mm.
@@TheGizmoGremlin Yes I find the Japanese style easier to use, I will likely get a Japanese style 2.7mm or 3mm with 45 degree angle (not Crimson Irons as they are only 35 degrees) for my next set. Smaller stitches are associated with fine leather work and look more elegant. Some brands even go down to 2.7mm for wallets. Crimson irons just use different sizing, 3.25 or 3.5 will be almost indistinguishable from 3.38mm.
Thank you, Teran, for the very concise explanations you provided. I'm just a beginner and found them extremely useful for making some wise decisions in how to start. Miles
I am very glad to help. Good luck with your crafting!
I like the ones they use on the Hermes ladies bags. Which one is that on the four you showed on your video? Thank you
They would be using pricking irons and will pass an awl through each hole before the needle. That is the most traditional method and will give the most slanted looking stitches.
@@TeranAtelier Thank you for the reply.
Can you share the link to buy this Japanese style crimson iron.
I added links for all the irons in the video description. The Japanese style irons can be purchased directly from the Crimson Hides website.
Thankyou
Do you know if you can use the same sized Crimson Japanese and French chisels on heavier/thicker leather with similar efficiency, plus the 45 degree the French offers?
Yes Crimson Hides irons and good branded french pricking irons will both have polished prongs that should easily be able to pierce and be removed from thick leather.
Is there any difference in terms of durability? For instance, are the round stitches more durable and resistant to tearing as compared to the diamond stitches?
A circle hole will always give the best tear resistance in leather. However that shouldn't be an issue especially when you glue the project together before stitching.
What is that base under the leather that you use the chisels?
I like to use an HDPE board with a layer of veg tan on top to make sure I properly penetrate the back side of the project and have no risk of damaging the prongs on my chisels.
I am wanting to buy 1 set of crimson irons. What size would be best for a beginner?
3.5-4.0mm is a good place to start. It should cover you for most small-medium sized projects.
Nice vid.
Thanks!
Thank you for this comparison! It helps a lot!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey bro. Can parcel this tools PC me in Nepal
Hello, you can find these tools on online shops which can ship internationally.
Donde se ubican, estoy en cdmx y me gusta comprar personalmente
The best way to buy is online. You can buy cheaper ones on Amazon and Aliexpress. For the more expensive ones you have to buy from the manufacturer's website.
I don't like diamond chisel, I think stitches become very ugly. I love mostly round chisel. and i do all my hand stitches with it. even smal projects. I've it from 4mm, up to 6mm. and threads I stitches with it started from 0,5 up to 1mm. even I've worked with 0,4 but I think my stitches are beautiful. but after watching this video I like to buy also Japanese style Crimson Irons chisel.
thanks for great video. very informative
Thanks! Definitely give the slanted holes a try, it makes great looking slanted stitches.
I may be weird but I prefer the round holes
Not weird at all, just personal preference
Hello, are you using nylon thread?
No, nylon thread is not really used for leather. I only use polyester or linen thread for leather.
@@TeranAtelier ohh okay thanks but did it also work? because I've seen that it's much cheaper and it looks the same as the polyester one except that it was not waxed
@@TeranAtelier and i forgot that i already commented about this a week ago I've just seen it recently😂😂😂 but thank you any way😊😊
@@motion9047 No worries!
Which do you think suits well for diamond chisels round or flat threads? And also what size? I'm in a bit of a dilemma😂
Look out! I think Rosie might be giving you some stiff competition.
I don't know a Rosie. Is that another channel?
Teach me obiwan
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Excellent. Thank you.
You are welcome!
Thanks
Thanks for watching!