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Weaver Leather Supply

Weaver 4 mm Diamond Stitching Chisel Set

Selected spacing
4 mm
Included tools
Four: 1-, 2-, 4- and 6-prong chisels

Four carbon-steel diamond-point chisels pair 4 mm spacing with one-, two-, four- and six-prong tools.

$28.20Nov 6, 26, 01:14 PM · New York
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QWORK

QWORK Stainless Stitching-Punch Aid Plate

Plate material/thickness
Stainless steel, 4 mm described thickness
Slot width
3 mm

A 4 mm stainless-steel support plate with a 3 mm slot, markings on both sides and a reversible screw position.

$6.47Nov 6, 26, 01:14 PM · New York
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WUTA

WUTA 3.38 mm Modular Circular Stitching-Iron System

Selected configuration
2G 3.38 mm-(2+9)
Tooth groups selected
2+9; not nine tools

The selected 2G 3.38 mm 2+9 configuration offers interchangeable circular chisel/punch modes, with the seller warning that head versions may vary.

$30.99Nov 6, 26, 01:14 PM · New York
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Esamero

Esamero Two-Piece Acrylic Stitching-Iron Aid Set

Accessory role
Assist removal of existing pricking irons
Material
Acrylic

Two acrylic aids intended to support pricking-iron removal, in a compact flat format rather than a supplied chisel set.

$6.99Nov 6, 26, 01:14 PM · New York
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WUTA

WUTA Obverse 3.85 mm French Iron Pair

Selected pitch
3.85 mm
Tool configuration
Two-tooth + eight-tooth pair

The 3.85 mm obverse selection pairs two- and eight-tooth French-profile irons in DC53 tool steel.

$88.99Nov 6, 26, 01:14 PM · New York
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Tandy Leather

Tandy Craftool Pro 88081-00 Stitching Groover

Blade layout
In-line cutting blade
Guide
Adjustable edge guide; numerical range not supplied

An in-line replaceable-blade groover with an adjustable edge guide, locking chuck and small modeling-spoon attachment.

$28.99Nov 6, 26, 01:14 PM · New York
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WUTA

WUTA Adjustable Two-Tooth French Iron

Selected layout
Two teeth, adjustable 2–6 mm spacing
Alignment
Obverse French profile

One obverse two-tooth French iron with 2–6 mm adjustable spacing and a seller-described DC53 steel construction.

$54.99Nov 6, 26, 01:14 PM · New York
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WUTA

WUTA Obverse 3.38 mm Twenty-Tooth French Iron

Selected tooth count
Twenty
Selected pitch
3.38 mm

A fixed 3.38 mm obverse French iron with twenty teeth, offered as one DC53 steel tool.

$129.99Nov 6, 26, 01:15 PM · New York
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LiebeWH

LiebeWH Adjustable V-Type Leather Groover

Cutter profile
Internal V shape
Adjustment
Groove width adjustable; numerical range not stated

A wood-handled push groover with a retractable, adjustable V-shaped quenched-steel cutter.

$15.36Nov 6, 26, 01:15 PM · New York
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The Beadsmith

The Beadsmith Five-Size Lightweight-Leather Punch

Tool role
Pierces round holes; not a marking wheel
Selectable diameters
0.8 / 1 / 1.2 / 1.5 / 2 mm

A spring-action punch with five circular diameters from 0.8 to 2 mm, intended for lightweight leather and fabric.

$21.08Nov 6, 26, 01:20 PM · New York
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FTVOGUE

FTVOGUE 3 mm Flat Stitching-Chisel Set

Spacing explicitly stated
3 mm; convention not further specified
Tool allocation
Four tools: 1-, 2-, 4- and 6-prong

Four flat-prong tools share a stated 3 mm spacing, with one-, two-, four- and six-prong layouts.

$17.06Nov 6, 26, 01:20 PM · New York
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Tandy Leather

Tandy 88040-14 Angled Four-Prong Lacing Chisel

Selected tool
One four-prong angled chisel
Tooth angle stated
45°

One four-prong chisel with a stated 45° orientation for 3/32 in (2 mm) wide lace.

$16.99Nov 6, 26, 01:20 PM · New York
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Tandy Leather

Tandy Craftool Four-Wheel Stitch Spacer Set

Wheel labels
5 / 6 / 7 / 8 stitches per inch
Wheels supplied
Four interchangeable spacer wheels

A wooden handle and four metal spacer wheels offer 5, 6, 7 and 8 stitches-per-inch marking layouts.

$28.99Nov 6, 26, 01:21 PM · New York
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MAGIKON

MAGIKON Stitch-Marking Tracing Wheel

Primary roles
Pattern transfer, seam/reference marking
Point description
Seller calls needle points 4 mm; not verified stitch pitch

A steel tracing wheel with a plastic handle and a screw for wheel tightness, intended for pattern and seam guide marks.

$4.99Nov 6, 26, 01:21 PM · New York
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CHOOSING WITH CONTEXT

Compare hole profile, spacing and line preparation

Build the stitching-tool choice around what you want to make in the leather: holes, layout marks or a recessed channel. Within a hole-making family, spacing and prong count are separate decisions. A groover or spacer can complement an iron; it does not automatically replace it.

Compare the actual choices

Compare the job, the working measurement and what the purchase supplies
Tool choiceWhen to compare itMeasurement or contents that matter
Weaver 4mm diamond setSeveral prong counts within one selected spacingFour complete bodies: 1/2/4/6 prongs
WUTA Obverse 3.85mm pairA French-slant two-tool arrangementTwo complete irons: 2 and 8 teeth
Craftool Pro grooverA recessed line with an adjustable edge guideOne groover; replaceable in-line blade and small modeling-spoon attachment
Tandy angled lacing chiselA flat/angled opening for the named lace widthOne four-prong tool for 3/32in (2mm) lace; do not relabel that as pitch

Choose the working action before the set size

A stitching chisel forms a row of holes, while the Craftool Pro 88081-00 groover cuts a recessed stitching channel with an in-line blade and adjustable edge guide. Its small modeling-spoon attachment adds a different detail/creasing role. Spacer wheels are another choice for laying out a line. These tools address different preparation steps, so a four-wheel spacer is not a four-chisel set.

Use prong count to compare the working end

Weaver’s selected 4mm diamond set supplies four complete chisels with 1, 2, 4 and 6 prongs. WUTA’s Obverse 3.85mm French pair supplies two tools with 2 and 8 teeth. The shorter head gives a smaller section of holes to place; the longer head covers more positions at once. Decide how that choice suits short sections and straighter runs, while also comparing the different hole profiles.

Keep lace width, tooth spacing and tooth width distinct

Tandy’s four-prong angled lacing chisel is labeled for 3/32-inch (2mm) lace. That is a lace-width designation, not a confirmed 2mm center-to-center spacing. Likewise, a prong’s width is different from the distance between prongs. Compare measurements with the maker’s stated convention; do not derive a stitches-per-inch figure from an unlabeled millimeter number.

Check fixed bodies, replaceable parts and withdrawal aids

A fixed iron pair gives you two complete bodies, whereas an interchangeable system may give one handle and several heads. Some retained WUTA listings also describe variable supplied head versions, which need their own product-page check. Acrylic or steel withdrawal aids help with an existing iron; they do not supply one. Match an aid’s slot and opening to the actual iron before adding it to your bench.

Examples in this department

Explore these models to compare their features, included parts and intended uses.

Questions before choosing

Does a four-piece set give me four stitch spacings?

Not necessarily. The selected Weaver 4mm set gives four prong counts at one selected spacing. Look for a separately stated spacing allocation before expecting several stitch sizes.

Is a groover enough if I still need stitching holes?

The Craftool Pro groover prepares a recessed channel. Choose a documented hole-making tool as well when your sewing method requires holes; the groove itself is not a row of pierced openings.

Can I mix two irons just because their millimeter labels are close?

Compare the exact profile, slant and spacing convention first. A 3.85mm French selection and a 4mm diamond selection are different systems; a close number alone does not establish a matching hole pattern.

Will a withdrawal plate fit every iron?

Fit depends on the plate’s slot/opening and the tool passing through it. The aid is an accessory; where an exact fit chart or slot dimension is absent, confirm the dimensions before purchase.

Related buying guides

Exact retained chisel/groover selections and manufacturer distinctions between hole profiles, spacing conventions and package architecture; no stitch performance inferred.