Kyoshin Elle Stitching / Pricking Irons?

[YinTx]

Does anyone know if the Kyoshin Elle pricking irons are still available? Mine suffered a sad fate in a house fire, and I was hoping to replace them, but I can't seem to find them available anywhere. I would appreciate any help finding a source!

YinTx

[capsterdog]

Have checked goodsjapan.com

[YinTx]

Capster,

Yes, actually that is where I originally purchased them. I thought I could just go back and order another set, but alas, they apparently do not carry them anymore. I think I may be able to order them out of Hong Kong.

YinTx

[Glendon]

Have you tried e-mailing Steve at GoodsJapan. He's been great about getting back to me the few times I've gotten in touch with him. He might be able to give you some info about what's up with the brand.

Another option might be Rocky Mountan Leather Supply. They seem to have them in stock sold in full sets. http://www.rmleathersupply.com/products/kyoshin-elle-diamond-punches-sets Though I havn't bought from them before, so I can't vouch for the company.

Otherwise, LeatherMob or one of the other Hong Kong suppliers may be your best option.

The older distinctive Kyoshin Elle style tools might be out of manufacuring or something though. I'm seeing a lot of tools advertised as Kyoshin Elle, but the pictures look a lot like Seiwa tools to me.

Edited October 13, 2015 by Glendon

[CustomDoug]

What the heck !?! honestly makes no since.. they're fairly nice tools and they go away? While all the junk is still available. I guess that's why the long term companies look so good to people and why they get away with charging so much. I have a set of the european style Kyoshin Elle pricking irons and I was hoping to add to those in the same brand.

Doug C