Opposite Facing Pricking Irons ?

[CustomDoug]

I'm looking for a pricking iron maker who produces an iron that makes a "left to right downhill" shaped hole... which is opposite of all the others I find and/or have bought. I want the hole to be high on the left side. Does anyone know of a source? Thanks.

[gary]

Have a look at http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=quick_search&search_filter_app[forums]=1

There are some makers of portmanteau pricking irons out there but you may have to get one custom-made.

Gary

[CustomDoug]

The link only took me to the search page.. which I'd used before starting this thread. I did use the word 'portmaneau' this time though (thanks for that) and found a couple of threads but no mention of where to get them. I thought I understood that saddleries in various countries (France, Italy, etc) often sew stitches in the opposite direction to what the US does. I know a pricking iron is not absolutely necessary (awls can be angled differently) but seems like they'd be at least offered by some European makers. Who'd be a go to for a custom one?

[gary]

Sorry about the search thing - it was meant to be a search I did on on 'portmanteau' - but you got the idea.

I'm in the UK so any help on sup[pliers would be of limited use. I believe Dixon's make them but are a special order. Some of the US members may be able to help on North American makers/suppliers.

Gary