All the tools I use to make my leather creations are traditional, not for any poncy reason but just because that's the best way to do it without destroying your hands and for the best finish on the leather.

When I was starting to work with leather I bought all the newest fancy tools and all without exception broke quickly or just didn't do the job they were intended for. So I finally found myself using old school tools."Keep it simple stupid" and I rarely have any problems with these tools and trust me they are used pretty intensively. The knife I use for cutting isn't in the pictures but is a utility knife. I finally rested on this kind of knife as they are cheap and easily replaceable and there are so many different kinds of blades there will always be something for what kind of cut you need to make. They are not for everyone but do offer a cheap and efficient way to cut leather. The shotgun shells in the picture are actually containers which we include in a loads of garments, belts,garters,holsters and we sell them on there own. Due to problems with international post we only offers these containers to UK customers. The most important tools I find are quality hole punches. They make for great cuts and last for ages.