🔳 5-Sized Arc-Shaped Punch for DIY Leather Craft Belt Strap Wallet Bag Review

This tool set satisfies many leatherworking needs e.g. After more than a year without further care, they have not rusted at all and retain their original excellent edge. Working with them is very pleasant. At a time of grossly inflated leather tool prices this is a GREAT find. Why not 5 stars? They are not ready to use. They're packaged in lube, which is a good idea, but it needs to be boiled to avoid staining the leather, then dried thoroughly to remove any moisture. Approximately 20 minute…

This set is the 4th punch set I've ordered from Co-Link, I also have half round, V-shaped and oblong punch sets. They're oily when you get them, yes, and thanks for not having rusty tools! Sometimes they're a little less shiny than the picture shows, but a Dremel and buffing wheel will fix this in minutes if you need shiny tools to make your work look better. Sometimes they need sharpening, not really, I'd say they arrive ready to use like any expensive product, but even with them, to use them…

The bad first, while they were sharp enough to cut through skin up to 5/6 oz, they weren't sharp enough to clean to cut through something thicker. Also, the bevel is on the wrong side, so it pinches or flexes the skin underneath. And finally, the finish needs to be taken care of, otherwise they will have some rust. Now for the good: With a little grinding and polishing, it can make very good cutters. I beveled them again to place them on the outside (away from the workpiece) and buffed them…