OWDEN PRICKING IRONS
The Owden Pricking Irons are an absolute game changer for refining and dialling in your saddle stitching.
These pricking irons will enable you to achieve the very slanted look of fine European leather work, at a fraction of the cost of other brands.
Usage:
- Scribe a line using a wing divider or scratch awl.
- Hold tool nice and straight along the scribe line.
- Use a plastic, wood, or rawhide mallet, and punch through the entirety of the leather.
- *We recommend glueing a piece of thick veg-tan to the top of your punching block, to protect the teeth
OWDEN PRICKING IRONS
3 mm / 2 Prong
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$16 expedited shipping
On Canadian orders of $100 or more. Free from $300 (excl. Techsew machines).
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See it in the shop
76 W 6th Ave, Vancouver. Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 11–5.
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Questions?
Email info@
lonsdaleleather.com or call 604.873.6556.
In the workshop
Where it fits.
Most leather projects move through the same few steps. This one is for punching holes.
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01
Mark
Rulers, dividers and groovers for laying out patterns and stitch lines.
Marking tools -
02
Cut
Knives, scissors and skivers for cutting out pieces and thinning leather.
Cutting tools -
03This tool
Punch
Chisels, pricking irons and punches for stitching holes, slots and holes for hardware.
Punching tools -
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Stitch
Needles, awls and stitching ponies for sewing by hand.
Stitching tools -
05
Edges
Bevelers, edgers, burnishers and creasers for clean, finished edges.
Edge tools -
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Hardware
Setters, dies, presses and anvils for rivets, snaps and grommets.
Setting tools
Up close
Take a closer look.
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Technique
Clean stitching holes.
A few habits make the difference between neat, even stitching and a wandering line.
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01
Mark your line
Scribe a line with a wing divider or groover so every hole lands where it should.
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Keep it upright
Hold the tool straight along the line. Set the first prong in the last hole you made to keep the spacing even.
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Strike with a mallet
Use a plastic, wood or rawhide mallet and punch through the full thickness of the leather.
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Protect the teeth
Work on a punching block. Gluing a piece of thick veg-tan to the top of the block protects the teeth.
Which tool do I need?
Tell us what you're making and we'll help you choose. Email info@lonsdaleleather.com or call 604.873.6556. If you're just starting out, our tool kits put the essentials together.
Can I see tools in person?
Yes. Our shop at 76 W 6th Avenue in Vancouver is open Monday to Friday 9am–5pm and Saturday 11am–5pm, and we carry more in store than online.
Can I exchange a tool?
Unused tools can be exchanged within 30 days for store credit. Returns due to customer error have a 5% restocking fee. See our refund policy for details.
What if a tool is faulty?
Anything faulty due to a manufacturing defect will be replaced. We stand behind everything we sell, so if you're unhappy, get in touch and we'll do our best to put it right.
Do you offer discounts on multiples?
Wholesale pricing on tools is available when you buy multiples of a single product. Contact us to talk through what you need.
What are your shipping options?
Canadian orders of $100 or more qualify for $16 flat-rate expedited shipping, and orders of $300 or more ship free within Canada (excluding Techsew machines). US orders ship for a flat $75 USD, including all duties and fees. International rates are calculated at checkout.
How long will my order take?
In-store pickup orders are usually ready within 1–2 business days. Shipped orders generally go out within 1–4 business days. We don't ship on weekends or holidays, and sale periods can take longer.