Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by material processed]
7. leatherworking tools

Anotations

Scope note:

Leatherworking hand tools of varying form, comprising metal shafts with flattened ends, mounted in wooden grips; used primarily but not exclusively in shoemaking. The metal end is pressed between the welt outsole stitches in order to separate, tighten, and make the stitches stand above of the welt.