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The Tools Behind the Craft

One of the questions I get asked the most is, “What gear do you actually use?” Whether I’m stitching leather, shaping steel, or just tackling a new project in the shop, I rely on a handful of trusted tools and materials to get the job done right.

So, I’ve put together a list of the products I personally use and recommend—tools that have earned their keep on my bench. Each link is an affiliate link, which means if you decide to grab something through one of them, I get a small kickback (at no extra cost to you). It's a simple way to support the work I do while also getting gear you can count on.

Edges:

Tokenole (Small Jar) https://amzn.to/3GwCHvv

Tokenole (Large Jar) https://amzn.to/42GPhQk

Toko Pro (Small Jar) https://amzn.to/4jhtl5p

Toko Pro (Large Jar) https://amzn.to/4jpDTj2

Refillable Maker for Tokenole (Small) https://amzn.to/3EwrjiN (Add water)

Refillable Marker for Tokenole (Large) https://amzn.to/4jliwPK (Add water)

Fiebings Saddle Soap - White https://amzn.to/42yIIAN

Feibings Glycering Soap https://amzn.to/4jsL0Yc

Dyes:

Feibings Pro Dye - Saddle Tan: https://amzn.to/4cFEri6

Feibings Pro Dye - Brown: https://amzn.to/3RZKynT

Feibings Pro Dye - Black: https://amzn.to/3EtqHdO

Refillable Markers for Dyes: https://amzn.to/3RYhUn9

Antiquing:

Feibings Pro Resist: https://amzn.to/4jGkFoZ

Saddle Tan Antique: https://amzn.to/3YF9V20

Medium Brown Antique: https://amzn.to/3RZMcpC

Dark Brown Antique: https://amzn.to/3S1cHuO

Finishes:

Feibings Bag Kote: https://amzn.to/4jOcebv

Feibings Tan Kote: https://amzn.to/4cHOAen

Obenauf’s LP Cream: https://amzn.to/42mwDyo

Obenauf’s Leather Oil: https://amzn.to/3Ya5pbT

Shearling Scraps: https://amzn.to/3S4aCOE (Use these as applicators)

Tools:

Spray Bottle: https://amzn.to/4lHD06Z

V Gouger: https://amzn.to/4jDxh01

#2 Blade: https://amzn.to/3RtaqII

#11 Blade: https://amzn.to/3Gmygn9

Hardwood Edge Burnisher: https://amzn.to/42phkVJ

Glass Slicker: https://amzn.to/42Tmo4F (Replace with leather handle)

Scratch Awl: https://amzn.to/3ROmkND

Zipper Jig: https://amzn.to/42p89Vl

Wing Divider: https://amzn.to/3Y96Ozg (I have three of these)

Turned Edge Pliers: https://amzn.to/3Ekyo65

90 Degree Screw Driver for sewing machines: https://amzn.to/4jKZfHy

Silver Pen for Marking Leather: https://amzn.to/4jL0zKw

Thread Cutters: https://amzn.to/42UXguu


Tooling:

Dragon Scale Stamp: https://amzn.to/3Ez5WgG


Needles:

John James 004 Needles (for up to 138 thread and 1mm Tiger Thread):
https://amzn.to/4k3fUpZ

John James 002 Needles (for larger thread such as 277): https://amzn.to/443gbEw

Needle Case: https://amzn.to/4jkQrrZ

Pattern Making and Drawing:

Clear Centering Ruler: https://amzn.to/3YCGkGA

Clear Centering Ruler (Small): https://amzn.to/4in9GQh

Light Box for Tracing: https://amzn.to/4jsM0LW

Adhesives:

Glue Pot for Contact Cement: https://amzn.to/4jddEMC

Masters Contact Cement: https://amzn.to/4jnHzBU

Barge Contact Cement: https://amzn.to/3RYiLnR

Barge Contact Cement Thinner: https://amzn.to/42WgEY0

Aqualim 315: https://amzn.to/4jHnOF0

Silicone Brush for Aqualim: https://amzn.to/42q7pPL

1/8th inch double sided tape: https://amzn.to/3YFaYPu

Glue Eraser: https://amzn.to/3YHzjnM

Sharpening:

Strop Kit: https://amzn.to/4lHJmDs

Stropping Compound - Medium: https://amzn.to/3Yb2gZd

Stropping Compound - Fine: https://amzn.to/3S4bvGY

Wet/Dry Paper Assortment: https://amzn.to/42ATEwo

Arkansas Wet Stone: https://amzn.to/3RZqPEV

King Waterstone - 800: https://amzn.to/3RZqPEV

King Waterstone - 1200: https://amzn.to/3RZqPEV

Waterstone Base: https://amzn.to/3Glm0TQ (Get this for 800 / 1200 stone)

King Waterstone - 6000: https://amzn.to/3RZqPEV

Nagura Stone: https://amzn.to/43485cL (Use this to clean the surface of the 6000 grit stone)