{"product_id":"high-quality-leather-die-steel-french-style-pricking-iron-for-leather-punching","title":"French-Style Pricking Irons for Leather Hand Stitching – 7–10 SPI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFrench-style pricking irons for precise leather hand stitching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese polished DC53 steel pricking irons create clean, consistent slanted holes for saddle stitching. Choose the spacing first, then the number of prongs, followed by Standard or Reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #222; padding: 16px; margin: 18px 0; background-color: #f6f2eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eQuick choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 SPI \/ 2.7mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e the finest, closest stitch — ideal for refined wallets, card holders and small leather goods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9 SPI \/ 3.0mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e a fine but versatile stitch — a strong choice for wallets, purses and detailed bag work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 SPI \/ 3.38mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e a balanced everyday stitch — well suited to bags, cases and medium-weight leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7 SPI \/ 3.85mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e the widest, boldest stitch — ideal for belts, straps and heavier leatherwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are unsure:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose 9 SPI for fine leather goods or 8 SPI for general bag making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1325\/8284\/files\/french-pricking-iron-stitch-spacing-guide.png?v=1787211611\" alt=\"French-style pricking iron stitch spacing comparison: 7, 8, 9 and 10 SPI\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does tooth spacing mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe millimetre measurement is the approximate distance from the centre of one stitch hole to the centre of the next. A smaller spacing produces more stitches per inch and a finer-looking seam. A larger spacing produces fewer stitches per inch and a bolder-looking seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPI\u003c\/strong\u003e means \u003cstrong\u003estitches per inch\u003c\/strong\u003e. Always use the same spacing throughout one stitch line. The matching single-prong options are \u003cstrong\u003eS for 9 and 10 SPI\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eM for 7 and 8 SPI\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the number of teeth mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second number in each variant is the number of prongs on the iron:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 tooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e individual holes, tight curves and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 teeth:\u003c\/strong\u003e corners, short runs and accurately continuing an existing line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 teeth:\u003c\/strong\u003e general-purpose work with good control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 teeth:\u003c\/strong\u003e quickly punching long, straight stitch lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard or Reverse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e creates the usual forward-slanting hole when viewed from the front. \u003cstrong\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e creates the opposite slant and is used when punching from the back of the work so the holes align correctly with those punched from the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most single-layer or front-only marking, choose \u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e. Choose the matching \u003cstrong\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e iron when you need to punch the reverse side of thicker or multi-layer work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from high-grade DC53 cold-work die steel with anti-rust properties. The polished prongs withdraw smoothly from leather, while the shaped handle provides a comfortable grip. The 9.8mm prongs can pierce substantial leather, although for clean results we recommend punching no more than approximately 3mm at once. For thicker work, punch the front and back separately using matching Standard and Reverse irons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a soft punching surface such as a suitable leathercraft board or cork board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use excessive hammer force; the fine, sharp prongs can be damaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor leather thicker than approximately 3mm, punch the two sides separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a small amount of anti-rust oil before longer-term storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overall length: 116mm, Handle width: 13mm, Handle thickness: 8.2mm, Prong length: 9.8mm ,Prong lip thickness: 0.2mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xaQMHtC3j90\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC53 Cold-work Die Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp, standard and reverse directions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather Pricking Iron \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch within 1 to 2 working days. 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