I used to think that only a 10/11/12-prong iron and a 2-prong two iron of a particular size were enough, but I have come to see that a 10/11/12-prong, a 5-prong, and a 2-prong are the minimum necessary. The 5-prong is useful for dragging and leading stitching runs so that you can make up a gap of 0.25mm to 1mm wherever necessary in one to three punches. This is easier to do with a 5-prong iron than with a 10/11/12-prong iron.
@LeathercraftMasterclass2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@thebitterbanker3494 Жыл бұрын
I got a 2+8 set of 3.38. Terrible quality. A tooth was already damaged and one had extra material. I was told to file it down with sand paper haha- would only deal with professionals going forward. Kevin is shady imo
@LeathercraftMasterclass Жыл бұрын
That's not good!
@slpceline3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE my KL pricking irons. I have the 3mm and the 1.97mm and they are both superbly made, and a pleasure to use
@LeathercraftMasterclass3 жыл бұрын
Nice! What projects have you used the 1.97mm irons on?
@slpceline3 жыл бұрын
@@LeathercraftMasterclass I mistyped: it's the 1.93mm iron. I made a tiny 14-10 watch strap! I had first made it with the 3mm iron but it didn't look right :)
@gnroach3 жыл бұрын
HI Phil, I am just now planning to order a set of new irons, currently own 3,38 and 4mm. My dilemma is to go with 2,7 or 2,45?? I mainly make wallets, but planning to try also watch straps and later some bags as well. Which size would you recommend?
@LeathercraftMasterclass3 жыл бұрын
I would recommend 2.7mm
@gnroach3 жыл бұрын
@@LeathercraftMasterclass thanks mate
@thejordanflynn2 жыл бұрын
Kevins irons are the best. I have KS Blade too and I still reach for my trusty Kevin Lee's.
@LeathercraftMasterclass2 жыл бұрын
Yeah they're decent, especially for the price!
@thamwong40163 жыл бұрын
I m using Kevin's and love it. The size of teeth is amazing.
@eugenethomas46473 жыл бұрын
I have Kevin's skiving knife and clicker knife currently and I've got one of his Japanese knives and some other goodies of his on the way. Will be grabbing some of his irons next year for sure. Very happy with the quality of his tools. Sector18 Leather Works.
@joeorton12183 жыл бұрын
I need some Kevin's in my work pouch Until I head the price
@ahmedghandour17233 жыл бұрын
Do you use a diamond awl when using the French style one ?
@LeathercraftMasterclass3 жыл бұрын
You can do if you are stitching an awkward area like bag handles. But if your leather is thin and flat then you do not have to.
@tatibalagangaiah9928 Жыл бұрын
Where is abtained this tools
@LeathercraftMasterclass Жыл бұрын
Link in video description 👍
@timproskine4862 жыл бұрын
Hi Philip, great video, really appreciate it! I currently am using the Amy Roke pricking irons and am thinking of maybe getting a set of Kevin Lee's to see how much different they are. Would you be able to tell me how to hide/get rid of the line that is scribed with the wing divider? The irons I'm using are french style and when I follow the line I scribed you still see the line along the top or bottom edge of the stitch. Are you supposed to straddle the scribe line to hide it? Thanks!
@LeathercraftMasterclass2 жыл бұрын
I generally don't mark a line with wing dividers. I crease first, then keep the irons just off the crease line. Then there's nothing to hide.
@LeathercraftMasterclass2 жыл бұрын
I generally don't mark a line with wing dividers. I crease first, then keep the irons just off the crease line. Then there's nothing to hide.
@timproskine4862 жыл бұрын
@@LeathercraftMasterclass thanks so much!
@scottwang97293 жыл бұрын
Hi Phil, thank you for another great video! Recently I got a set of Blanchard iron, should I have their prongs polished? Thanks.
@LeathercraftMasterclass3 жыл бұрын
I would say only if you are experiencing a problem with them. If not I would leave them alone.
@scottwang97293 жыл бұрын
@@LeathercraftMasterclass They are fantastic irons and I will leave them as is, like, you’ve suggested. The only concern I have is their pricking marks are shallower than my Amy Rokes, if stroke with same amount of force. My understanding is these pricking marks also serve as guides for awl blade to penetrate straight holes. Shallower marks also means more leather to fight through with awls. As I’m still practicing using awls, holes on the other side might look not as good as the front, for the time being. That said, this is probably an issue on my end when I’m still in the middle “breaking in” these great tools. Practicing more and getting used to them should improve my skill and final results.
@michaelm18503 жыл бұрын
I have Kevin's new diamond stitching chisels and they are great!
@LeathercraftMasterclass3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing that with us. 👍
@littlegirllost26543 жыл бұрын
your only as good as your tools and you definitely get what you paid for. they look fabulous, this will be on my to get list
@LeathercraftMasterclass3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, they are great irons for sure!
@TheTeetee853 жыл бұрын
Great review thank you!!
@LeathercraftMasterclass3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@alphanumeric15292 жыл бұрын
What brand /size thread did you use here?
@LeathercraftMasterclass2 жыл бұрын
Not 100% sure as I filmed this over a year ago. Likely fil au chinois as that's what I use mostly.
@therealblurrybarber2 жыл бұрын
These get amazing reviews. I really am curious.about the durability and how long they are going to last. They're pretty expensive for something made in China I'll say. I guess that doesn't always mean anything negative, but usually when you buy from China, you're not going to get the best quality
@LeathercraftMasterclass2 жыл бұрын
China is currently producing the best quality pricking irons. Go figure. Imagine how much they'd cost in the US or UK!
@therealblurrybarber2 жыл бұрын
@@LeathercraftMasterclass I know most of the hand made iron you get from the us are quite pricey. Honestly I haven't read a bad thing yet about the new style Kevin Lee irons. Like you said, compared to what you usually pay for any decent iron, these are very well priced. I'm really thinking of pulling the trigger on these. I need to decide on one size for now
@Kushmosha3 жыл бұрын
You are reviewing a product that cannot be bought because it is out of stock!!!
@LeathercraftMasterclass3 жыл бұрын
Yes, they are popular pricking irons. Be sure to subscribe to my channel and turn on notifications. That way you won't be late to the party and miss out. 👍
@jimwatchyyc10 ай бұрын
The top stitching line shows some bunching at the top of many stitches on the left. Why was that?
@LeathercraftMasterclass10 ай бұрын
@@jimwatchyyc That's called a back stitch. It's how you finish a seam to prevent unraveling. Essentially the friction of two pieces of thread in the same hole.