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Hardware & Stamps

Rivets, snaps, buckles, zippers, stamps, and setting tools.

Best Leather Rivets for Strong, Clean Hardware

Best Leather Rivets for Strong, Clean Hardware

Find the best leather rivets for bags, belts, and straps. We compare double cap, tubular, and copper rivets by strength, finish quality, and ease of setting.

Best Leather Snaps and Fastener Kits

Best Leather Snaps and Fastener Kits

The best snaps for leatherwork, compared by type, size, and holding power. Line 20 and Line 24 snaps, segma snaps, and full kits with setting tools.

Best Belt Buckles for Leathercraft Projects

Best Belt Buckles for Leathercraft Projects

Compare the best belt buckles for handmade belts, from solid brass heel bars to roller and center bar styles, sized correctly for your strap width.

Best Zippers for Leather Bags and Wallets

Best Zippers for Leather Bags and Wallets

The best zippers for leather projects, comparing YKK metal and coil options by size, tape quality, and slider feel for bags, pouches, and wallets.

Best Rivet Setters and Setting Tools

Best Rivet Setters and Setting Tools

Compare the best rivet setters for leather, from basic setter and anvil sets to hand presses, rated on set quality, sizing coverage, and durability.

Best Leather Stamps for Tooling and Decoration

Best Leather Stamps for Tooling and Decoration

The best leather stamping tools compared, covering basketweave, border, camouflage, and geometric stamps, with picks for beginners and serious toolers.

Best Alphabet Stamp Sets for Leather

Best Alphabet Stamp Sets for Leather

Compare the best leather alphabet stamp sets by letter size, font style, and impression depth for personalizing wallets, belts, keychains, and tags.

Best Leather Embossing Wheels and Carriages

Best Leather Embossing Wheels and Carriages

The best embossing wheels for leather borders and decorative lines, compared on pattern depth, wheel quality, and carriage compatibility for belts and straps.

Best Magnetic Clasps for Leather Bags

Best Magnetic Clasps for Leather Bags

Compare the best magnetic clasps and snaps for leather bags and purses, rated on magnet strength, plating durability, and clean installation.

Best Chicago Screws for Leather Projects

Best Chicago Screws for Leather Projects

The best Chicago screws for belts, straps, and knife sheaths, compared by material, thread quality, and post length so your hardware never backs out.