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Merry Christmas !! Wishing everyone a great time of fellowship with family and love ones. Despite a crazy 2020, let’s always remain thankful for making through the year. #heicrafted #handmade #handtools #handcrafted #handcraft #handstitched #handwork #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #leathercrafttools #sgmakers #sgcrafters #craft #madeinsingapore🇸🇬 #madeinsg https://www.instagram.com/p/CJNX_CqF37e/?igshid=nry5f1i2kr8w

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Shout out to the incredible work by @eatsleeplay. I personally ordered and received this gorgeous watch roll, comfortably holding three of my select watches in plush suede lining. Pictured is the external strap on the watch roll, incredibly clean work. #heicrafted #handmade #handtools #handcrafted #handcraft #handstitched #handwork #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #leathercrafttools #sgmakers #sgcrafters #craft #madeinsingapore🇸🇬 #madeinsg https://www.instagram.com/p/CIpH72llPgj/?igshid=b4im966a8zk

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Shout out to the incredible work by @eatsleeplay. I personally ordered and received this gorgeous watch roll, comfortably holding three of my select watches in plush suede lining. Pictured is the external strap on the watch roll, incredibly clean work. #heicrafted #handmade #handtools #handcrafted #handcraft #handstitched #handwork #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #leathercrafttools #sgmakers #sgcrafters #craft #madeinsingapore🇸🇬 #madeinsg https://www.instagram.com/p/CIpH72llPgj/?igshid=b4im966a8zk

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I’m constantly intrigued by how leathercraft tools have evolved over a handful of years. The craft was dominated by traditional tools. Some tools may not have been very efficient or perhaps were not designed for the modern day crafter’s needs. Fast forward to this day, numerous crafters/tool makers are creating, arguably more pragmatic yet aesthetically beautiful tools. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here is a small overview of some traditional tools placed alongside their modern iterations. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A few interesting general notes in my opinion: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Classic Vergez Blanchard marking Irons and stitching irons from @sinabroks and @myura_leather . Pricking irons in the past was mainly used to just mark the leather followed by using an awl to pierce the leather to create each stitching hold. Modern day stitching irons are typically designed to pierce through the leather. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Leather knives have adopted many modern day versions of steels, these are generally more resistant to corrosion and retain a sharper edge for longer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The traditional curved shaped Fileteuse heads for creasing leather edges was probably the only mainstream shaped head available.(i might be mistaken here) Pictured in the top right corner, the traditional shaped head is flanked by modern day cousins such as the round head, well suited for curves and a single rod head that is perfect for sealing watch strap lug holes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #heicrafted #handmade #handtools #handcrafted #handcraft #handstitched #handwork #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #leathercrafttools #sgmakers #sgcrafters #craft https://www.instagram.com/p/CGRT5PUlaWJ/?igshid=1p27joqf5yovl

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Thank you every one for the huge interest and support in the traditional Japanese leather knife listed in store. Here are some details that should cover the most common questions we have been receiving. Japanese Aogami Super (Blue Paper Super) steel is highly coveted as one of their greatest Carbon Steels. In addition to containing more Carbon, Chromium and Tungsten than Blue Steel No.1, it also includes Molybdenum. It has very good edge sharpness and excellent edge retention, but is also capable of attaining high hardness without being brittle. These knife is handcrafted by master blacksmiths in Tokyo that has painstakingly forged each blade with a tsuchime finish. ( hammered finish) This unique hammered aesthetic is reminiscent of the handcrafting techniques of ancient Japan. Each knife is carefully sharpened and finished before leaving the workshop, ensuring they are razor sharp and immediately ready for use. Through the sharpening process the subtle yet beautiful “Urasuki” is revealed on the back of the knife. “Urasuki” or “Ura” in short is the concave surface on the backside of the blade. This is specifically created to reduce friction when slicing through leather, especially useful during skiving work. Check out the subsequent photos. A pure brass internal ferrule has been fitted in each handle to prevent any splitting or cracking. The handle is crafted from Magnolia wood as it provides ample grip while developing a gorgeous patina over time. It is a generally soft wood that allows crafters to further shape or shorten the handle to their own preferences easily. Personally in the workshop, we love using Japanese leather knives along side all the other amazing knives at our disposal.These knives in particular have been curated as they represent our pinnacle vision of a quality Japanese leather knife. They are comfortable to hold and perfectly sharpened. Stroping keeps the edge sharp for extended periods of time. The blade thickness provides an assuring confidence when applying pressure without unnecessary flex. The blade length is slightly longer to allow lower angles of skiving comfortably. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFyq47BlAXC/?igshid=lzw6xjjpu2xz

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The Pelteko / Kobito knife is back in stock ! Thank you for the patience and support. We’re so glad to announce that we have revamped our website completely. The entire journey is more seamless and pleasant. Please visit www.heicrafted.com We’ll be posting product reviews in the coming days ! #heicrafted #handmade #handtools #handcrafted #handcraft #handstitched #handwork #bespoke #custom #madeinsg #style  #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #leathercrafttools #menstyle #menfashion #luxurylife #sgmakers #sgcrafters #thosewhomake #craft #kobito #pelteko https://www.instagram.com/p/CElbNvpl9he/?igshid=1nt3adg3oyjn9

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Always a joy to see crafters from all over the world express their interpretation on leathercraft in various forms. Showcased is an indispensable leather awl tool made by @nash_anonymous @crimsonhides and two made by a Chinese crafter. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ www.heicrafted.com #heicrafted #handmade #handtools #handcrafted #handcraft #handstitched #handwork #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #leathercrafttools #sgmakers #sgcrafters #craft https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ooop9F4Nd/?igshid=1gqc07aonu4fj

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Wishing everyone protection and health during this period of time. I know many crafters and small business owners have been wildly disrupted due to the pandemic. Hang in there and press on ! Things will get better and life will normalize ! Stay home, take care and stay safe ! #stayhome #heicrafted #leathercrafting #handstitching #leatherwork #leathercraft #leathercrafttools #sgmakers #sgcrafters #craft #madeinsingapore🇸🇬 #madeinsg https://www.instagram.com/p/B_bjxHQF6Ul/?igshid=1xqa99quz1q1v

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Happy New Year ! Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed 2020, filled with good health and laughter. Onward to a greater year ahead ! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m thankful for everyone of you. Your tireless support and friendship fuels the drive to always achieve more. In your own way, many of you never fail to inspire me and my craft. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Showcased here is creasing a component that has a few curved portions to fit a project. It’s placed on top of a small block of wood which helps to position the item for creasing in hard to reach areas. Especially for items that can’t lay flat completely. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ www.heicrafted.com #heicrafted #handmade #handtools #handcrafted #handcraft #handstitched #handwork #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #leathercrafttools #sgmakers #sgcrafters #craft #madeinsingapore🇸🇬 #madeinsg https://www.instagram.com/p/B6vkoeDlg7j/?igshid=1101x1zk19dsq

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Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas filled with laughter and fellowship amongst loved ones. 2019 has been an eventful year with an amazing addition of my daughter into the Hei Crafted family. Despite spending less time on the leather front this year. Your endless support and invaluable friendships never fails to amaze me. Many more exciting developments are set for 2020 ! From the entire Hei Crafted family, we sincerely thank you ! 🙏🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ www.heicrafted.com #heicrafted #handmade #handtools #handcrafted #handcraft #handstitched #handwork #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #leathercrafttools #sgmakers #sgcrafters #craft #madeinsingapore🇸🇬 #madeinsg https://www.instagram.com/p/B6fQnvUFIk3/?igshid=ot3z2hmg1rzq

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Hope everyone is doing well ! Been pretty busy as of late, but making steady progress on this project. Sharing another quick tip, pictured is one component of the current project being stitched up, however notice that a smaller clamp/jig is slotted into the main clamp. The narrower head allows me to hold the item without flattening the molded portions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ www.heicrafted.com #heicrafted #handmade #handtools #handcrafted #handcraft #handstitched #handwork #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #leathercrafttools #sgmakers #sgcrafters #craft #madeinsingapore🇸🇬 #madeinsg #museumcalf https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Qo2GeFsdm/?igshid=1fzh6x5jh73tu

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Hope everyone is doing well ! Been a little too swarmed to be active. Here’s a shot of using a hand awl to perforate curved areas which are not accessible by pricking irons. This component is from a briefcase in production. It was wet molded to achieve this shape but not all the layers of leather is able to go through wet molding as it may discolor the leather. Therefore the core leather is wet molded followed by the lining and the upper leather. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A little trick here is that I am using a wine cork to brace the leather while I jab my awl through. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ www.heicrafted.com #heicrafted #handmade #handtools #handcrafted #handcraft #handstitched #handwork #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #leathercrafttools #sgmakers #sgcrafters #craft #madeinsingapore🇸🇬 #madeinsg #museumcalf https://www.instagram.com/p/B00h41yFoFD/?igshid=1jzje6c27361e

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Edge working on an ongoing briefcase project. Pictured is the handle edges receiving a fresh coat of edge dye. There are many ways and techniques of finishing edges. For this project, the relatively common way of building layers of edge dye is applied. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The raw leather edges are firstly sanded down or finely trimmed with a sharp knife to level the edges. Then a layer of dye is applied and allowed to seep into the fibers of the leather. After it’s dried, the edges are sanded down or heated with a heating iron to further seal and flatten the fibers. This process is essentially repeated till a glass smooth finish is achieved. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ www.heicrafted.com #heicrafted #handmade #handtools #handcrafted #handcraft #handstitched #handwork #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #leathercrafttools #sgmakers #sgcrafters #craft #madeinsingapore #museumcalf ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ https://www.instagram.com/p/BzhkIkGl72C/?igshid=zknno4p5fr6g

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Received this pleasant surprise from Jin @sinabroks a couple of months back and would like to share my personal review of them. I’ve heard of the controversy between @ks_blade_punch and @sinabroks. This opinion of mine is purely based on my perspective of both companies as excellent tool crafters of which i appreciate their craftsmanship engineered into their tools. I look forward to more quality and innovative tools in the future. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love the weight and the feel of it. Every edge was beveled and gripping the iron was comfortable. The warm appearance of polished brass is exciting and i am sure these irons will take on a gorgeous patina in time. The heft provides stability while lining up the stitching teeth on leather. The teeth is very sharp and has excellent penetration that produces clean entry and exit holes. The body that holds the pricking teeth is slimmer and longer than their KS counterpart which improves visibility when lining up the iron. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The pricking teeth width is much wider than many of the other irons i’ve tried. Stitching in thinner (832 Lin cable) thread might create a little gap on each stitch as the thread does not fill up the stitching hole as much. However, it sits very well with thicker threads (532 Lin Cable) as the extra space allows the thread to sit well into the stitching hole, keeping the threads flushed with the leather. Whereas with smaller width irons, thicker threads may sit on top of the leather and unpleasantly flatten out after being hammered down. Lastly the angle of the slant is slightly higher than KS, producing a more slanted stitching aesthetic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To summarise, engineered beautifully and extremely robust. The larger width teeth and higher slant angle may not be for everyone but it does it job very well. The recent teeth replacement kit by @sinabroks is brilliant, but i highly doubt these teeth would break easily under normal use. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ www.heicrafted.com #heicrafted #handmade #handtools #handcrafted #handcraft #handstitched #handwork #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #leathercrafttools #sgmakers #sgcrafters #craft #madeinkorea https://www.instagram.com/p/BvisOKQDkdd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r1b8gjhp02p5

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Hope everyone has been doing well ! I’ve been a quite inactive on Instagram as things have gotten really busy. A huge thank you to everyone that continue to reach out to me. Your tremendous support is amazing, I am humbled and really appreciate you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Will get back to a more regular posting schedule with everything going on in the workshop. Many new exciting projects and equipment will be showcased. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Pictured in the post is a quick look into how each stitching hole is made before we start stitching everything together. Typically I hammer this stitching iron right through the layers of leather, for more complex areas, I would then manually use another hand tool to perforate each stitching hole by hand. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ www.heicrafted.com ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #heicrafted #handmade #handtools #handcrafted #handcraft #handstitched #handwork #bespoke #custom #madeinsg #style #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #leathercrafttools #menstyle #menfashion #luxurylife #sgmakers #sgcrafters #thosewhomake #craft https://www.instagram.com/p/BvLY-aGDn3n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tjp6mo4rnhkn

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Wishing everyone a fruitful and wonderful new year ! May the year ahead be filled with more blessings for you and your family. Would love to take this time to thank everyone once again for the immense support, so many of you constantly inspire me and keep me driven. Thank you ! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Pictured: showcasing some tools acquired within the year and some others that have gone through we me for a few years. Many of these tools are amazing crafted by passionate craftsmen. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to put these tools to good use. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ www.heicrafted.com ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #heicrafted #handmade #handtools #handcrafted #handcraft #handstitched #handwork #bespoke #custom #madeinsg #style #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #leathercrafttools #menstyle #menfashion #luxurylife #sgmakers #sgcrafters #thosewhomake #craft https://www.instagram.com/p/BsF2cjMj3ia/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11d4jycb6posr

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Wishing everyone a blessed and Merry Christmas ! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you to all my friends and clients for the tremendous support. This year has been a little slower on the leather working front due to my day job commitments. But, as always, I’m completely bloom away by the patience extend to us and the constant appreciation for our craft. Once again, thank you so much for the love and support. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday ! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ www.heicrafted.com ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #heicrafted #handmade #handtools #handcrafted #handcraft #handstitched #handwork #bespoke #custom #madeinsg #style #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #leathercrafttools #menstyle #menfashion #luxurylife #sgmakers #sgcrafters #thosewhomake #craft #christmas #merrychristmas https://www.instagram.com/p/BrzrohFjCtI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mp53b0blx08q