- Used for punching holes in leather for stitching.
Knives:
- Various types, including cutting knives, paring knives, and skiving knives, for shaping and trimming leather.
Lasts:
- Wooden forms shaped like feet, used to shape and size shoes.
Hammers:
- For driving nails and tacks.
Tongs:
- For holding heated tools or items.
Needles:
- Used for stitching leather.
Thread:
- Made from materials like linen or silk, for stitching leather.
Wax:
- Used to coat thread for increased strength and water resistance.
Finishing Tools:
- Various tools for smoothing, burnishing, and polishing the finished shoe.
Pins and Nails:
- Used to hold leather pieces together and to attach soles.