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