Pricking irons for uniformity

I usually pierce all the layers of leather, or just do it in one layer and after I pierce the rest with the awl. I've never used a reverse iron, however I bought a set some time ago (didn't use it up to now), will give it a try and will post something later .

I found cheap inverse pricking iron here: http://groomix.ru/craftools/prob_kos_27pr.html . If it has "РЕВЕРС" in the name then its inverse. They guy knows english so I ordered by emailing him.

Some of the wallets that I make are very overbuilt. My KS Blade Punch Irons will barely piece the bottom side. I then flip it over and go back through everything with an inverse iron. It works really well and saves a lot of time.

@LYDIE There are times where inverse or portmanteau irons are handy to have such as certain briefcase handles, box stitching or anywhere you are going through very thick layers of leather and you want something for your awl to aim for without losing consistency.

Bit of a niche use to be honest.

I personally usually glue the leather and punch the Pricking Iron through all the layers.

In the cases where I cannot glue, Like some gussets for example, I do not use an inverse iron, I just punch from the oposite side if needed.

I do sometimes use the inverse pricking iron but not really to archive the slanted look. The slanted look has more to due with leather and thread thickness.

I use KS Blade irons. I punch them completely through the leather. If back of leather will show, I add a cast to my stitch. If back won’t show I don’t cast. With a cast, the back has a nice looking, uniform slant. It is different then front but looks consistent on the back.