{"product_id":"oka-diamond-stitching-awl-no-2-2-5mm","title":"OKA Diamond Stitching Awl No.2 – 2.5mm","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOKA Diamond Stitching Awl No.2 – 2.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOKA Diamond Stitching Awl No.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a precision Japanese leatherworking awl designed for creating and opening consistent diamond-shaped stitching holes when hand sewing leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOKA Factory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the No.2 features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5 mm wide diamond blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a versatile size for a wide range of hand-stitched leatherwork. It can be used alongside diamond stitching punches and pricking tools to continue, open or refine stitching holes through the complete thickness of the leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a conventional tapered awl, the blade maintains a straight width from the point towards the base, helping to produce a more consistent hole regardless of how deeply the blade passes through the leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hardened tool-steel blade is individually hand-polished for smooth penetration and release, making this a practical choice for traditional saddle stitching and other hand-sewn leatherwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan by OKA Factory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5 mm blade width (hole size)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond-shaped blade\u003c\/strong\u003e for leather stitching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from durable tool steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade designed with a degree of spring to help resist breakage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-polished blade finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 20 mm exposed blade length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003ehand stitching leather\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"British Leather Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53921278165258,"sku":"LA33","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/6586\/0106\/files\/OKADiamondAwlforLeathercraft_3272.jpg?v=1794434614","url":"https:\/\/www.britishleathersupplies.co.uk\/products\/oka-diamond-stitching-awl-no-2-2-5mm","provider":"British Leather Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}