Stitching Chisels (Slanted) - French Style
Stitching Chisels (Slanted) - French Style
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French-style stitching chisels punch a row of slim, slanted holes through leather before hand sewing. The angle of the holes is what gives a saddle stitch its neat, evenly slanted look, the classic stitch line seen on fine European leather goods.
This set pairs a 10-prong chisel for long, straight runs with a 2-prong chisel for curves and corners, both at a 3.85 mm stitch spacing. They are made from heat-treated 4CR13 stainless steel on a solid 9 × 5 mm shank, with the faces between the teeth polished so the chisel pulls out of the leather cleanly. A very good first set of French-style irons.
🔬 About 4CR13 Steel
4CR13 is a hardenable stainless steel with roughly 0.4% carbon and 13% chromium. The carbon lets it be heat-treated to a high hardness, and the chromium gives it its resistance to rust. It is widely used for knife blades, scissors and surgical instruments, where a tool has to stay sharp and stay clean. For stitching chisels, that means teeth that keep their shape and do not need oiling.
About the 3.85 mm Spacing
The spacing is the distance from one hole to the next. At 3.85 mm you get roughly 6 to 7 stitches per inch, a versatile, medium spacing that suits wallets, card holders, bags, belts and most general leather goods.
What Is in the Set
📏 10-Prong Chisel
For long, straight stitch lines. Ten holes per strike keeps the line straight and the work quick.
↪️ 2-Prong Chisel
For curves, corners, tight spots and the start and end of a line.
Key Features
📐 Slanted French-Style Teeth
Slim, angled teeth cut narrow slanted holes that close up around the thread for a refined stitch line.
✨ Polished Between the Teeth
Smooth tooth faces reduce drag, so the chisel goes in and comes out with less effort.
🔩 Heat-Treated Stainless Steel
4CR13 stainless steel hardened to HRC 56 for teeth that hold their shape and resist rust.
💪 Solid 9 × 5 mm Shank
A thick, sturdy shank that is easy to hold upright and takes repeated mallet strikes.
💡 Tips for Clean Holes
✓ Use the right surface. Punch on a punching board such as our HDPE Leather Punching Board. Hard surfaces like stone or steel will damage the tooth tips, and soft ones stop the teeth going through cleanly.
✓ Use a mallet, not a steel hammer. Strike with a non-metal mallet or maul, such as our Nylon Hammer.
✓ Pull straight up. Hold the leather down and lift the chisel out vertically. Twisting or levering it can bend or snap a tooth.
✓ Do not over-drive. The tips only need to pass through. Driving deeper makes the holes larger and the chisel harder to remove.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Set Contents | 1 × 2-prong chisel, 1 × 10-prong chisel |
| Stitch Spacing | 3.85 mm |
| Tooth Profile | Slim, slanted French-style teeth, polished |
| Material | 4CR13 stainless steel, heat-treated (HRC 56) |
| Shank | 9 × 5 mm |
| Length | 109.5 mm |
⚠️ Safety Notice: The teeth are sharp. Keep your fingers clear of the teeth when positioning the chisel, and store the set with the teeth protected. Keep out of reach of children.
Workshop Grade Tools: Minor surface marks, machining lines, light scratches or small handling marks may be present. These are cosmetic and do not affect hole accuracy, alignment or stitching performance.
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