Pricking Iron Review Part 20 - Kevin Lee - French Iron

This video will hopefully assist you in choosing the right tool to suit you and your style of stitching.
Due to its size and to make it easier to find the iron you want to see, it has been broken down into a number of parts.
In addition to this, you can download the specification sheet from. www.armitageleather.com

[@marronne446]

Thanks so much for this. Been doing loads of research before shelling out for some irons. Had seen Kevin Lee and wondered - your video convinced me. Bought a set yesterday - can't wait to get them. Thank you for sharing

[@Ray.J]

Wow, 20 videos in the books on irons! Nigel, this information is invaluable. You cover everything one needs in order to make an informed decision. What more could anyone ask?

[@plscrymore702]

I just bought the 2,7 2+8 KS pricking irons you tested. Thank you very much for your videos, they helped me a lot on my journey. Cheers from Germany

[@bryanshaver]

I started with his 5mm black irons and now have his 3mm French irons. I’m mostly using JJ size 004 irons and 0.4-0.45 mm thread with good results. Fair price and he is easy to communicate and work with. Shipping is fairly quick 7-14days and reasonable price to the US. Glad to see your review and findings similar to my experience.

[@ericmccall1789]

I just purchased a set of 3mm from him last week and couldn’t find any good reviews. I came across your other pricking iron reviews and was really hoping you’d do a review of Kevin’s. Thank you!

[@derptothemaxclearly]

Thank you for doing what you do.

[@sons.moon.leather]

I picked up a set of Kevin Lee’s Basic French Irons, which are an even more affordable option. I like the look of a diamond chisel hole and wanted to try a pricking iron style without investing much. They are much smaller than these but work great.

[@louisgianfrancesco]

Just picked up the Pricking Iron (French Style), 2 and 8 tooth. Cost me $90 which is half the price of KS Blade and the holes left are half the size of KS. Highly recommend these.

[@ahyeadisa7819]

Thanks Nigel. This review made me feel more appreciate my Kevin Lee pricking iron.

[@leehotspur9679]

Another Good Tutorial Thanks again

[@V3leathercraft]

Thanks Master 🙏🏽. Buying 3.38, obverse 2+8...

[@michaelm1850]

Is there going to be a review for Kevin's diamond chisels? I'm planning on buy them and would like to see an in depth look at then. Love your work Nigel!

[@terence3005]

I recently saw these pricking iron from China with the brand 4z which you can get in amazon. Would love to see you do a review on them.

[@dustinedmiston8165]

They are made from D2 steel which is very good. Can rust if not oiled but the high polish helps it. Mine are from makers leather supply but literally look identical to these!

[@terence3005]

Please do a review on the 4Z pricking irons. I have them but want to know how they measure up to the more popular ones like Kevin Lee or Sinabroks,

[@chad206]

I'm considering a set of 4z irons. How do you like them?

[@terence3005]

@@chad206 I like them for like a few weeks. They get dull fast. Ended up getting crimson hides and they are amazing.

[@bazlur-Vancouver]

You have reviewed many pricking Irons. which is the best for fine stitching iron for small items like wallets and purses?

[@hasansultanov5429]

Sinabroks maybe

[@cowhide2563]

Great review, i think they are the Best Iron, remeber me of septi Iron wich is not existing now.

[@pippashaw8224]

I love the look of the curve handle stitching awl I think it would be comfortable in a small hand

[@diastoleny]

Looks great but aren't they just for pricking?

[@terence3005]

Can't decide between these kevin lee and crimson hides, what do you think between the 2?

[@pfitz671]

I have both and Crimsons produce more of a straight stitch. Kevins French irons produce the slant stitch. Both great quality.

[@cowhide2563]

I think crimson marks are taller than Kévin.

[@hyethere]

@@cowhide2563 Meaning the Crimson's can go through thicker leather?

[@cowhide2563]

@@hyethere no, means nicer, for me, like the blanchard, with 45degree, taller with diamond Awl, to not fragilise leather.

[@ThePasak007]

@@pfitz671 which one do you prefer for 0,5mm thread? doing mostly wallets and watch strap?

[@arianusantara5117]

Umm what transparent pad he is using for punching?

[@hrusthrust1177]

Гуд тулз

[@Quasimoto44]

Hmmm, you are funny, writing in Cyrillic spelling words that don't exist in Slavic languages I think. "Good tools"

[@haralampospetropoulos4816]

Speak English with a proper accent you not selling French wine Malaka

[@RoknRolUSA]

You're, not you.