Leather Working Tools

I’m a beginner & just started leathercrafting classes at my local school district. Our instructor gave us a list of basics, including a tool kit recommendation from a major hobby store. The major hobby store kits failed all of us (mislabeled and missing tools) hahah! I purchased this one in a pinch. The variation of tools in a case with a basic instructional booklet (and overnight delivery) sold me. This kit was great to take to class the next morning & matched the quality of tools that my instructor provided during class. The plastic case is too small for everything to fit properly. When I’m finishing up a project, the last thing I want to do is puzzle and Tetris together my kit. The case needs improvement in size & the latches feel a little flimsy for as heavy as the load is with everything inside. As far as the tools — perfect for a beginner to tinker with or travel with!

Whether you need to start from scratch, like me, or just add to your tools, this is a great kit. I am a bladesmith that recently started making sheaths and this was my first kit. I am VERY happy with the variety and quality of this set. I am able to make all my sheaths, no problem. I also love how much wax string is in this kit. I made 2 full sheaths and barely used a quarter of one roll. The tools are sturdy and function well. The only down side is that the case is small so once you remove everything, you probably wont get it back in. I'm not going to take any stars away because I bought it for the kit, not the case. I ended up buying a cheap tackle box to organized all my leather and leather accessories. A+

So far the lot has been a great value for the money, the only issue I had is the stitch groover blade is complete utter trash, it's about $7 to buy a replacement blade but otherwise it's a great starter kit. I really like that it included the stamps. You'll need a hole punch and mallet separately but harbor freight can help you with that under $10. All in all this kit comes the closest to everything you'll need for the price. There are kits with more tools and features but they cost more and sometimes you just get more stuff you won't need. Find a project you want to do then find a kit with the tools for that project.

Awesome starter kit, great price

Very nice kit. Seems to have all the tools needed for someone interested in learning leather craft. I can’t speak to the quality of the tools yet, it’s a Christmas gift but if the tools are crafted as well as the way it was packaged they should be just fine. I don’t think I’ve ever had anything packed as securely. The kit is compact so the tools are loose in the storage box. If this is a problem for you, you may want another product. In this case the recipient loves to have his tools organized on his work station.

EDIT: Some of the items in the kit are of mixed quality. The tip of thee awl bent when trying to make a pilot hole for stitching through thick, tough hide. Also, when using the circular base to push through leather with a needle, it busted through the back of the wood! Cheap pine wood is not the correct material for this. Oak or hickory should have been used. To fix it I used wood glue to put two layers of rawhide on the back, which also have it a more positive grip in my hand.I'll be honest, I had zero idea what some of the items in the kit were for before reading the included booklet. I started working with leather just with needle, upholstery thread and thread and a homemade awl. I've sewn holsters, traditional Native American clothing and shoes, rifle scabbards, knife sheaths, bags, you name it - all with minimal tools. I wish I had bought this years ago because this brings me to a whole next level of capabilities. My favorite pieces so far are the ornamental stamping dies. I recognize the steel as tool steel, very good quality. That is, except for the awl, which is too soft, which I will harden myself through heating and quenching. The case is honestly too small and everything is packed in there. But you know what? I can sew a bag for it out of leather, or there are a lot of options at the thrift store. I will use the small case that it comes with for drill bits or something. Everything considered, this kit is satisfactory.

I liked it, it works well for me.

Very nice compact kit for beginners.