Steel

Material

  • Price

    Low

    The most affordable option. When you need many pieces at a reasonable price, this is the right choice.

  • Strength

    High

    Resistant to strong and repeated pulling — even if the dog suddenly dashes after a cat. Holds shape under sustained and long-term load.

  • Corrosion resistance

    None

    Without surface treatment it will start to rust as soon as it comes into contact with moisture. Rust gradually compromises both function and appearance — surface protection is a necessity.

  • Water

    Unsuitable

    Water causes corrosion, swelling, mould or other damage. Must be dried immediately after wetting, and even then permanent deterioration is a risk.

Weight Medium Weight is noticeable — more sensitive animals will notice it. For miniature and toy breeds, consider whether it is still comfortable.
Allergy risk Depends on finish The material itself will not cause allergy, but the surface finishes commonly applied to it may contain nickel or other allergens. What matters is which finish you choose.
Aging Degrades Without a protective surface finish it deteriorates functionally and visually over time. Manifests as colour loss, surface roughening or the formation of rust.
Maintenance Regular maintenance To keep the material in good condition and looking good, it needs regular attention — treating, oiling or impregnating. Neglect significantly shortens its lifespan.

What steel is

An alloy of iron and carbon – the most widely used metal in the world. It's strong and affordable, but rusts without protection, so our steel hardware always carries a surface finish: nickel, chrome, zinc, matte black and others.

Why we use it for hardware

The largest part of the metal range: buckles, rings, snap hooks, rivets and tools. Nothing has yet beaten steel's ratio of strength to price.

When to choose it and when to look elsewhere

  • Everyday products at a good price – with a quality finish they last for years.
  • Tools – hardened steel holds an edge.

Suitability for damp conditions is decided by the finish, not the steel itself – check the details on the specific finish. For zero maintenance, choose stainless steel instead.

How it ages and how to care for it

As long as the finish is intact, there's nothing to worry about. On heavily used products, check worn spots occasionally; wipe damp hardware dry.

Good to know

Rust isn't just a cosmetic flaw – it spreads beneath the surface. That's why with steel it's worth paying for a proper finish, not a thicker piece of metal.

Products — Material: Steel

  • Scalpel with 5 replaceable blades

    Tandy

    Scalpel with 5 replaceable blades

    Very sharp scalpel with 5 replaceable blades and non-slip handle for a secure and comfortable grip. Invaluable for accurate cutting or decorating skins and leather. …

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    from $16.69 incl. VAT

  • Pro Super Shears TandyPro® 25 cm

    Tandy

    Pro Super Shears TandyPro® 25 cm

    Very sharp professional saddlery shears made of heavy duty steel. The ergonomically shaped handle for easy grip makes it and craftsman's dream tool. They cut …

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    from $66.42 incl. VAT

  • Thonging Chisel Set with 10 Blades

    Tandy

    Thonging Chisel Set with 10 Blades

    Want to be sure every stitch hole lands exactly where it should? This punching chisel set makes that easy – and with three spacing options …

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    $66.42 incl. VAT

  • Thonging Chisel Set with 6 Blades

    Tandy

    Thonging Chisel Set with 6 Blades

    Want to be sure every stitch hole lands exactly where it should? This punching chisel set makes that easy – and with three spacing options …

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    $30.60 incl. VAT

  • Pro Line Lacing Chisels 2 mm

    Tandy

    Pro Line Lacing Chisels 2 mm

    For 2 mm wide lace. Made from 41xx steel, these chisels have incredible strength and toughness due to the case hardening process after the chisels …

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    from $9.30 incl. VAT

  • Pro Line Lacing Chisels 2 mm (4-Prong Angle)

    Tandy

    Pro Line Lacing Chisels 2 mm (4-Prong Angle)

    For 2 mm wide lace. Made from 41xx steel, these chisels have incredible strength and toughness due to the case hardening process after the chisels …

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    $10.64 incl. VAT

  • Pro Line Lacing Chisels 4 mm (3-Prong Angle)

    Tandy

    Pro Line Lacing Chisels 4 mm (3-Prong Angle)

    For 4 mm wide lace. Made from 41xx steel, these chisels have incredible strength and toughness due to the case hardening process after the chisels …

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    $11.97 incl. VAT

  • Pro Line Diamond Lacing Chisels 2 mm

    Tandy

    Pro Line Diamond Lacing Chisels 2 mm

    For 2 mm wide lace. Made from 41xx steel, these chisels have incredible strength and toughness due to the case hardening process after the chisels …

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    from $13.30 incl. VAT

  • Pro Line Diamond Lacing Chisels 3 mm

    Tandy

    Pro Line Diamond Lacing Chisels 3 mm

    For 3 mm wide lace. Made from 41xx steel, these chisels have incredible strength and toughness due to the case hardening process after the chisels …

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    from $11.97 incl. VAT

  • Pro Line Diamond Lacing Chisels 4 mm

    Tandy

    Pro Line Diamond Lacing Chisels 4 mm

    For 4 mm wide lace. Made from 41xx steel, these chisels have incredible strength and toughness due to the case hardening process after the chisels …

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    from $11.97 incl. VAT

  • Kemovan Leather Wing Divider

    Kemovan

    Kemovan Leather Wing Divider

    Need to draw a line on a belt, collar, or bag exactly where you want it? The 20 mm Leather Wing Divider helps you keep …

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    $19.36 incl. VAT

  • Wing Divider Craftool

    Tandy

    Wing Divider Craftool

    Precisely designed divider with sharpened points at both arms. A practical tool for working with leather, one that you will use to transfer dimensions (e.g., …

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    $22.62 incl. VAT

  • Wing Divider

    Wing Divider

    Precisely designed divider with sharpened points at both arms. A practical tool for working with leather, one that you will use to transfer dimensions (e.g., …

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    $16.46 incl. VAT

  • Diamond Sharpener Kemovan for Punches

    Kemovan

    Diamond Sharpener Kemovan for Punches

    Precision is your calling card. The Diamond Sharpener for Punches ø 1–5 mm from Kemovan gets your edge back in shape faster than you can …

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    $12.10 incl. VAT

  • Rotary Punch Sprenger ø 2 - 4.5 mm

    New

    Rotary Punch Sprenger ø 2 - 4.5 mm

    Sprenger rotary hole punch pliers with a lever mechanism make working with thicker leather much easier. The lever action means you don't need to apply …

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    from $59.29 incl. VAT

  • Economy Rotary Punch ø 1.9 - 4.7 mm

    Tandy

    Economy Rotary Punch ø 1.9 - 4.7 mm

    Our best-selling punching pliers that won’t break your budget. Pressed steel frame with six punches for easy creation of round holes in leather, with diameters …

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    $13.30 incl. VAT

  • Pro Rotary Punch ø 1.9 - 4.7 mm

    Tandy

    Pro Rotary Punch ø 1.9 - 4.7 mm

    World renowned hand-forged leather punch. Best known for durability and performance. The package contains 6 replaceable punching tubes, with diameters from ø 1.9 - 4.7 …

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    $73.07 incl. VAT

  • Mini Punch Set ø 1.9 - 4.5 mm

    Tandy

    Mini Punch Set ø 1.9 - 4.5 mm

    Practical punch set with 6 exchangeable ø 1.9 - 4.5 mm diameter tubes for making smooth holes in leather. The set includes a wrench and …

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    $15.96 incl. VAT

  • Maxi Punch Set ø 4.5 - 7.9 mm

    Tandy

    Maxi Punch Set ø 4.5 - 7.9 mm

    Practical punch set with 6 exchangeable ø 4.5 - 7.9 mm diameter tubes for making smooth holes in leather. The set includes a wrench and …

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    $18.62 incl. VAT

  • Punch Set ø 2.5 - 10 mm

    Punch Set ø 2.5 - 10 mm

    Large punching set with 9 punches for leather with diameters ø 2.5 - 10 mm. The extra sharp punches have a handle with non-slip notches …

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    $11.04 incl. VAT

  • Kemovan Punch Set ø 1 - 10 mm

    Kemovan

    Kemovan Punch Set ø 1 - 10 mm

    Your belt, collar, or bag deserves more than a „roughly eyeballed“ hole. The Kemovan Punch Set puts a precise tool in your hand, making clean …

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    $204.49 incl. VAT

  • Kemovan Punch Set ø 1 - 5 mm

    New Kemovan

    Kemovan Punch Set ø 1 - 5 mm

    Your belt, collar, or bag deserves more than a „roughly eyeballed“ hole. The Kemovan Punch Set puts a precise tool in your hand, making clean …

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    $137.94 incl. VAT

  • Kemovan Round Punches ø 1 mm

    Kemovan

    Kemovan Round Punches ø 1–10 mm

    One punch, clean result. Kemovan round punches in diameters from 2 to 10 mm cover all the common sizes. Wondering how to make holes in …

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    from $12.10 incl. VAT

  • Craftool Round Drive Punches ø 1.5 mm

    - 10 % Tandy

    Craftool Round Drive Punches ø 1.5–13 mm

    Quality leather punch made of hardened steel has a long service life and well thought out design. Available in 11 sizes with diameters of 1.5–13 …

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    from $8.37 incl. VAT

  • Oval Drive Punch Craftool ø 3 mm

    Tandy

    Oval Drive Punch Craftool ø 3–4.5 mm

    Quality leather punch made of hardened steel has a long service life and well thought out design. Available in 3 sizes with diameters of 3–4.5 …

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    from $14.63 incl. VAT

  • Buttonhole Punches ø 4 mm

    Tandy

    Buttonhole Punches ø 4–5 mm

    Never use a knife again to finish a buttonhole. Punch a perfect button hole every time with this high quality punch. If you use button …

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    from $26.61 incl. VAT

  • 4-In-1 Leather Punch ø 2 mm

    Tandy

    4-In-1 Leather Punch ø 2 mm

    An excellent aid for hand-sewing leather. This tool punches four 2 mm holes at a time. The spacing between the individual holes is 6 mm. …

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    from $19.95 incl. VAT

  • Replacement punches ø 1.5 mm

    Tandy

    Replacement punches ø 1.5–4.8 mm

    Replacement tubes made of strong steel, sold individually; available in 7 different diameters, 1.5–4.8 mm. Suitable for punces: #3230-00. Suitable for mini punch set #3003-00 …

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    from $5.60 incl. VAT

  • Replacement punches ø 3 mm

    Replacement punches ø 3–4 mm

    Replacement punches ø 3–4 mm make clean holes in waterproof webbing and thick leather. These punches are designed for use with the manual press #3990-00, …

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    from $34.61 incl. VAT

  • Spare punch set ø 1.5 – 4.7 mm

    Tandy

    Spare punch set ø 1.5 – 4.7 mm

    A set of punches made of strong steel, in 7 different diameters 1.5 – 4.7 mm. The punches are suitable for hole punch pliers: #3230-00, …

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    $29.04 incl. VAT

  • Steel Handle for Punches

    Steel Handle for Punches

    Need to make holes in leather or our waterproof webbing, where every millimeter counts? The Steel Handle for Punches #211700STP-6 and #211700STP-8 has your back …

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    $44.04 incl. VAT

  • Replacement punches ø 5.2 mm

    New

    Replacement punches ø 5.2–6 mm

    Replacement Punches ø 5.2–6 mm create clean, precise holes in waterproof webbing as well as thick leather. They are primarily intended for preparing holes for …

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    from $34.61 incl. VAT

  • Craftool Multi-Size Strap End Punch 50 mm

    Tandy

    Craftool Multi-Size Strap End Punch 50 mm

    A special punch designed to give perfect wedge-shaped end to leather straps up to 50 mm wide. High-quality design of the tool makes it is …

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    $86.38 incl. VAT

  • Kemovan Heavy Duty Oblong Punch 16 mm

    Kemovan

    Kemovan Heavy Duty Oblong Punch 16–25 mm

    We all know how frustrating it is to create a slot for a buckle tongue by punching two round holes and then slowly cutting the …

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    from $54.45 incl. VAT

  • Craftool Multi-Size Strap End Punch 19 mm

    Tandy

    Craftool Multi-Size Strap End Punch 19–45 mm

    Special punch designed to tip the ends of leather straps; available in 4 sizes, 19–45 mm. High-quality design of the tool makes it is easy …

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    from $59.88 incl. VAT

  • Craftool Round End Punches 19 mm

    Tandy

    Craftool Round End Punches 19–38 mm

    A punch designed to put a perfect round end to leather straps; available in 3 sizes, 19–38 mm. High-quality design of the tool makes it …

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    from $59.88 incl. VAT