Choosing leather hardware, patterns & care often means balancing a repeatable fastener against a flexible assortment. Chicago screws suit projects calling for a threaded connection, while snaps fit press-stud closures. Match the attachment style, post length, finish, and pack format before choosing.
Quick take
The Chicago screw choices divide between one stated size and a five-size assortment. The snap choices divide between mixed finishes with installation tools and black Line 20 hardware with regular and short posts. That distinction matters more than simply choosing the lowest or highest listed price.
Listed-price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Relative price |
|---|---|---|
| Leather Hardware - LOT Of 100 BRASS PLATED Chicago Screws - 3/8 | $25.00 | |
| 80 Sets Chicago Screw Leather Rivets Assorted Kit Chicago Binding Screws 5 Sizes | $13.49 | |
| Leather Snap Fasteners Kit 10/12/15mm Brass Button Snaps Press Studs With 4 Tool | $10.39 | |
| Black Line 20 Snaps - Regular & Short Posts - Leathercraft Hardware - SLC | $55.95 |
The listed prices span $10.39 to $55.95, a $45.56 spread. The bars show each item's position across that range; they do not indicate fastening performance.
Decision matrix
- For a threaded Chicago screw in one stated size: the 100-piece brass-plated lot has a focused format.
- For threaded hardware across several post lengths: the 80-set kit organizes five sizes in a storage box.
- For press studs with finish variety and tools: the mixed-color brass snap kit covers three stated diameters.
- For black Line 20 leathercraft hardware: the Springfield Leather Company set combines regular and short posts in a 100-pack.
Product notes
Leather Hardware - LOT Of 100 BRASS PLATED Chicago Screws - 3/8
The 100-count lot of brass-plated Chicago screws is a straightforward pick when a project calls for a threaded fastener with a 3/8-inch post. Its 7/16-inch cap diameter and metal construction provide two concrete sizing details to plan around, while the threaded center identifies the screw-and-base format. At $25.00, it sits between the assorted Chicago screw kit and the snap choices in the price comparison. The limitation is the single listed 3/8-inch size: projects requiring different post lengths will have less built-in size variety here than with the five-size assortment.
80 Sets Chicago Screw Leather Rivets Assorted Kit Chicago Binding Screws 5 Sizes
For projects that may call for different post lengths, the 80 Sets Chicago Screw Leather Rivets Assorted Kit organizes five sizes in a clear storage box, with 16 sets for each size. The post diameter is listed as 5mm, while the lengths run from 1/4 to 11/16 inch. Carbon steel construction and plating are also specified. At $13.49, it is the lower-priced Chicago screw route in this comparison. Its trade-off is the assorted format: shoppers looking for one dedicated post length will need to sort through the size range rather than use a single-size lot.
Leather Snap Fasteners Kit 10/12/15mm Brass Button Snaps Press Studs With 4 Tool
The Leather Snap Fasteners Kit is the clearest match for press-stud work rather than threaded Chicago screws. It covers 10mm, 12mm, and 15mm snap types, mixes bronze, silver, grey, and golden finishes, and includes four installation tools. Brass buttons paired with steel tools give the kit a defined materials split, while named uses include leather, canvas, jeans, PVC, mesh covers, tarps, jackets, sportswear, and bags. At $10.39, it has the lowest listed price. The limitation is the mixed-color format: a project calling for one consistent finish may find four colors less focused.
Black Line 20 Snaps - Regular & Short Posts - Leathercraft Hardware - SLC
Black Line 20 Snaps - Regular & Short Posts suits a project where black Line 20 hardware and two post-length choices are central. The description places regular 3/16-inch posts with 5-7 oz leather and short 1/8-inch posts with 4-5 oz leather. Named uses include belts, straps, bags, holsters, and everyday projects, and the listed pack size is 100. The limitation is financial: at $55.95, it is $45.56 above the $10.39 snap kit, creating the widest price gap in this comparison. Choose it when the black finish and Line 20 format are central to the project.
Final recommendation by use case
- For a focused threaded lot: choose Leather Hardware - LOT Of 100 BRASS PLATED Chicago Screws - 3/8.
- For an assorted threaded kit: choose 80 Sets Chicago Screw Leather Rivets Assorted Kit Chicago Binding Screws 5 Sizes.
- For mixed-finish press studs with tools: choose Leather Snap Fasteners Kit 10/12/15mm Brass Button Snaps Press Studs With 4 Tool.
- For black Line 20 hardware: choose Black Line 20 Snaps - Regular & Short Posts - Leathercraft Hardware - SLC.
The deciding filter is simple: choose Chicago screws for the threaded format, or snaps for a press-stud closure. Then use the size range, finish, post pairing, and $45.56 price spread to narrow the choice.
