Kemovancraft Diamond Stitching Awl – Ebony Handle, 2.5 mm Blade

• Premium ebony wood handle for comfort, durability, and a classic appearance.
• Ultra sharp 2.5 mm diamond blade for clean, precise stitching holes.
• Replaceable blade design allowing you to easily keep a sharp blade or swap the blade for a scratch awl blade.
• Ergonomic design reduces hand fatigue during prolonged use.
• Ideal for saddle stitching, hand sewing, and leather repair work.
• Suitable for wallets, belts, bags, sheaths, journals, and other leather goods.
• Excellent balance and control for professional-quality results.
• Manufactured by Kemovancraft, trusted by leatherworkers worldwide.

Brand: Kemovancraft

Tool Type: Diamond Stitching Awl with replaceable blade.

Handle Material: Ebony Wood

Blade Details: 2.5 mm width, 2.6 cm length (when fitted). The blade can be replaced with another diamond style blade or swapped for a scratch awl blade.

Blade Style: Diamond Profile

Tool dimensions: length 10.5 cm, max handle width 2.8 cm.

Suitable For: Hand stitching and leatherworking applications.

• Saddle stitching
• Leather wallets
• Belts and straps
• Bags and cases
• Knife sheaths
• Journals and notebook covers
• Leather repairs
• Professional and hobbyist leathercraft

How to Use a Diamond Stitching Awl

A diamond stitching awl is an essential leathercraft tool used to create clean, angled stitching holes for strong and attractive hand-sewn seams. The diamond-shaped blade cuts through the leather fibres cleanly, helping to produce the traditional slanted stitch appearance associated with high-quality leatherwork.

Here is a brief guide for using the diamond stitching awl when pre-piercing holes. Refer to our guide on how to saddle stitch leather for more details.

Step 1: Mark Your Stitch Line

Use wing dividers, a stitching groover, or a crease line to mark where your stitches will run. This helps ensure a straight and professional finish.

Step 2: Mark the Hole Positions

Use a pricking iron or stitching chisel to mark the spacing of your stitches. For thicker leather, these tools may only create guide marks rather than fully piercing the material.

Alternatively, if you are going to pre-punch holes by hand using the awl alone (without stitching punches), mark the guides for the stitching holes with a hand stitch spacer tool. Please note: this method is recommended for leather under 3 mm thick only.

Step 3: Position the Awl Correctly

Hold the diamond blade so that it follows the direction of the stitch line. Maintaining a consistent blade orientation will ensure even stitching and a neat slanted appearance.

Step 4: Pierce the Leather

Push the awl through the leather at each marked position with your hand onto a cork board base using firm, controlled pressure. Take care to keep the awl straight and aligned throughout the process.

Step 5: Stitch the Seam

Once the holes have been created, use two needles and waxed thread to saddle stitch the seam. The diamond-shaped holes allow the thread to sit neatly within the leather, creating a durable and professional-looking finish.

Tips for Best Results

• Keep the awl blade sharp and polished for easier penetration.
• Push through by hand only, never use a mallet as this will cause blade breakages.
• Maintain a consistent angle when piercing each hole. Avoid wiggling through!
• Practise on scrap leather before working on a finished project.