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Craftool® Japanese Stitching Awl

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$14.39 $19.99 In stock

Category: Tools

Create clean, consistent hand stitching with the Craftool® Japanese Stitching Awl, designed to produce precise diamond-shaped holes for strong, professional-looking seams. Ideal for wallets, belts, handbags, sheaths, journal covers, pouches, and other leathercraft projects, this stitching awl features a comfortable wood handle, a permanently fixed steel blade, and a durable stainless steel ferrule for reliable performance and control. Its Japanese-style design helps guide the blade at an ideal angle, making it easier to achieve neat, even stitch patterns for both new projects and leather repairs. Suitable for beginners and experienced leatherworkers alike, this versatile hand tool is perfect for opening or enlarging stitch holes and creating detailed hand-sewn leather goods.

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 4.82 x 0.9 in. (12.25 x 2.29 cm)
  • Blade Size: 1.25 in. (31.75 mm)
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

David B. ★★★★★

The diamond-shaped holes this awl makes are incredibly sharp and consistent, and the handle feels solid in my hand during long stitching sessions. I finished a leather belt project with much cleaner seams than my old tool ever gave me.

Zoe ★★★★★

I was worried about getting even spacing, but the handle makes it easy to control the depth and angle of each punch. The results look just like the saddle stitching on my leather tooling books.

Emily H. ★★★★★

The diamond-shaped holes it punches are so uniform that my wallet seams line up perfectly the first time, no re-piercing needed. I’ve done three belts already and the tip hasn’t dulled at all, which surprised me for the price.