Brigg Report post Posted December 30, 2020 What would be a good alternative to Blanchard pricking irons that mark the leather without piercing or even cutting the top part of the leather? I can't find Dixons and Osborne only makes on per size. Wuta and Abbey England have been mentioned but these companies make different types of irons so I am not sure which would be comparable. Which if any from these companies would be comparable to Blanchard? Are there other irons that are more similar? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcuk Report post Posted January 1, 2021 I believe the ones Abbey have are based on old Dixons pricking irons but could be wrong there. https://www.abbeyengland.com/abbey-traditional-pricking-iron-set-right-hand-9942.html https://www.abbeyengland.com/abbey-traditional-pricking-iron-set-left-hand-9948.html They also have these which come in sets of three handy for you and cheaper too but don't seem to be as substantial as the above. https://www.abbeyengland.com/abbey-traditional-oblique-pricking-iron-set-right-hand-10098.html https://www.abbeyengland.com/abbey-traditional-oblique-pricking-iron-set-left-hand-9965.html Left handed and Righted irons maybe of use to down the road with what you wanting to make think i have already mentioned this before in another thread. Both types are made in the far east i think. George Barnsley tools made in the UK https://www.georgebarnsleyandsons.co.uk/product-page/pricking-iron https://www.georgebarnsleyandsons.co.uk/product-page/pricking-iron-1 No frills there just do the job of stitch marking so no spoon feeding here. Hope this helps JCUK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisash Report post Posted January 1, 2021 Is it not the case that any pricking tool or stitching iron/chisel can be used to just leave a mark, its just the pressure you apply that make the difference between marking or punching a hole, just like a scratch awl can mark or make holes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) If you're just talking about marking the spacing, i like the wheels - they're fast and follow curves better than a multi-point punch. Down side is i don't know what spacing they come in - I've only seen 5,6,7 per inch.... though I suppose with a little common sense a guy could stagger the 5 per inch so it marks 10 per inch, 6 per inch could mark 12 per inch, and so on.... though 11 per inch would be tough Tell the truth... HOW MANY people never thought about running the 5 per inch TWICE to mark 10 per inch? Edited January 1, 2021 by JLSleather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
