Craftool Razor Plier vs Snap-All Setter: Which Leather Tool to Use
By Tandy Leather — Tandy Leather, Inc. | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: Comparisons
Compare the Craftool Razor Plier and Deluxe Snap-All/Rivet Setter Set: one cuts straps and angles, the other sets snaps and rivets. Learn which leather tool to reach for.
Quick answer
Choose the Craftool Razor Plier when you need to cut leather straps cleanly, especially at angles; choose the Craftool Deluxe Snap-All/Rivet Setter Set when you need to install snaps or rivets. They solve different problems, so most leathercrafters will eventually want both.
Cutting versus setting: two different jobs
The Razor Plier is a cutting tool. It quickly cuts through straps up to 1-1/2" (38 mm) and includes an adjustable angle gauge for 90°, 45°, 60°, and 75° cuts, plus a spare blade in the handgrip. That makes it useful for strap ends, belt tips, and angled cuts that are hard to get right with a knife.
The Deluxe Snap-All/Rivet Setter Set is a hardware installation kit. It includes multiple setters and an anvil base for installing compatible snaps and rivets on wallets, belts, bags, straps, cuffs, journals, key fobs, and cases. It does not cut leather; it sets hardware.
When the Razor Plier saves time
If you regularly cut straps or need repeatable angled cuts, the Razor Plier's built-in angle gauge and two changeable bases (one for straight cutting, one for angle cutting) reduce layout time. The spare blade in the handgrip is a practical touch for longer sessions.
The trade-off: it is a dedicated cutting tool, so it will not help you install snaps or rivets. If your current project is hardware-heavy, this plier stays in the drawer.
When the Snap-All Setter is the better choice
The Snap-All Setter Set is the right tool when you are adding closures or reinforcement to a project. Its six-piece kit includes multiple setters and an anvil base, which covers common snap and rivet sizes without buying individual setters.
The trade-off: it is not a cutting tool, and it requires compatible snaps and rivets. If you need to trim a strap before setting a snap, you will need a separate cutting tool such as the Razor Plier.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Cutting capability: The Razor Plier cuts straps and angles; the Snap-All Setter does not cut at all. If your task starts with trimming a strap, start with the plier.
- Hardware installation: The Snap-All Setter installs compatible snaps and rivets; the Razor Plier cannot set hardware. If you need to add a closure or rivet, the setter is the tool to reach for.
- Kit completeness: The Razor Plier includes two changeable bases and a spare blade; the Snap-All Setter includes multiple setters and an anvil base. Each tool is self-contained for its job, so neither replaces the other.
Product facts
- Craftool® Razor Plier: Cuts straps up to 1-1/2" (38 mm) and includes an adjustable angle gauge for 90°, 45°, 60°, and 75° cuts, plus a spare blade in the handgrip. This makes it a versatile cutting tool for strap work where clean, angled cuts matter.
Craftool® Razor Plier - Craftool® Deluxe Snap-All/Rivet Setter Set: Six-piece set includes multiple setters and an anvil base for installing compatible snaps and rivets on wallets, belts, bags, and more. It gives you the core tools to set common hardware without buying individual setters.
Craftool® Deluxe Snap-All/Rivet Setter Set
Which tool fits your project?
Best for
- Leathercrafters who cut straps, belts, or angled strap ends
- Anyone who wants repeatable angled cuts without a separate angle guide
Not for
- Installing snaps or rivets (choose the Snap-All Setter instead)
- Projects that require no cutting at all
