Shopping for leather hardware, patterns & care supplies gets tricky when a project could use a snap, screw, or rivet. The right choice depends on leather thickness, post style, and whether the pattern calls for a particular fastening method. A useful shortcut is to match that hardware callout first, then use pack size and price to break ties. These four choices split across thick-leather snaps, medium-duty snaps, Chicago screws, and an assorted rivet kit.
Quick take
- Choose Black Line 24 Snaps for thicker leather and projects that call for Line 24 hardware.
- Choose Black Line 20 Snaps for belts, straps, bags, holsters, and small goods using regular or short posts.
- Choose 100 Brass-Plated Chicago Screws when the project specifically needs threaded hardware.
- Choose 480 Sets Rivets for Leather when a mix of colors and sizes matters for repairs or DIY work.
Listed-price comparison
The listed prices span $16.95 to $55.95, a $39.00 spread. The two snap sets share the highest listed price, while the Chicago screw lot and rivet kit occupy lower price points. Price helps narrow the field, but post style and fastening method determine whether the hardware suits the project.
| Product | Listed price | Price bar | Practical fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Line 24 Snaps | USD 55.95 | Thick-leather Line 24 snap work | |
| Black Line 20 Snaps | USD 55.95 | Regular or short-post Line 20 work | |
| Brass-Plated Chicago Screws | USD 25.00 | Threaded hardware | |
| 480 Sets Rivets | USD 16.95 | Color-and-size assortment |
Decision matrix
- For thicker leather: The Black Line 24 set names an 8-10 oz range and uses a 5/16-inch post, making it the direct match for that specification.
- For thinner leather ranges: The Black Line 20 set covers 4-5 oz and 5-7 oz leather through its short and regular post formats.
- For a threaded fastening plan: Choose the Chicago screws, which have a threaded hole and a 3/8-inch post.
- For assortment-led projects: The rivet kit combines four colors, three sizes, and setting tools rather than focusing on one hardware format.
- For a pattern-driven choice: Match the specified mechanism first-Line 20 snap, Line 24 snap, Chicago screw, or double-cap rivet-before weighing the price difference.
Product notes
Black Line 24 Snaps 5/16" Post & 19/32" Cap - Leathercraft Hardware - SLC
The Black Line 24 set is the clearest match when a project calls for Line 24 snaps on thicker leather. Its 5/16-inch post and 19/32-inch cap are paired with a stated 8-10 oz leather range, and the pack size is 100. The heavy-duty description also makes it relevant to projects involving firm or multi-layered materials. The trade-off is specificity: that post length is aimed at the thicker range, so it is not the natural match for the 4-5 oz or 5-7 oz ranges described for the Line 20 choices. Choose it for thickness-led snap selection, not for a mixed fastener assortment.
Black Line 20 Snaps - Regular & Short Posts - Leathercraft Hardware - SLC
The Black Line 20 set suits projects spanning common strap, bag, belt, holster, and small-goods uses. It combines regular 3/16-inch posts for 5-7 oz leather with short 1/8-inch posts for 4-5 oz leather, all in a 100-pack. That two-post format gives shoppers a direct way to match thinner material. Its limitation is equally clear: the description centers on the 4-7 oz ranges, rather than the 8-10 oz range named for Line 24. Pick this set when the pattern or material specification points to Line 20 and one of its two post lengths.
Leather Hardware - LOT Of 100 BRASS PLATED Chicago Screws - 3/8
The 100-piece lot of brass-plated Chicago screws suits a build that specifically calls for a threaded fastener rather than a snap or double-cap rivet. Each screw is described with a 3/8-inch post, a 7/16-inch cap, and a threaded hole in the center, giving shoppers concrete dimensions to match against a leather pattern or hardware plan. Its limitation is the narrower format: the lot is one Chicago-screw style with one listed post size and a brass-plated finish, rather than a color-and-size assortment. The deciding factor here is thread style, not the broader selection of colors or rivet sizes.
480 Sets Rivets for Leather, 4 Colors 3 Sizes Leather Rivets, Double Cap Rivets
The 480-set rivet kit is a practical pick when variety matters more than choosing a single fastener specification. It includes double-cap rivets across four colors and three sizes, plus three setting tools; the description also names repairs, ornaments, clothing, and general DIY leather crafts. That combination gives a beginner a broad starting assortment for small projects. The limitation is format: these are rivets, not snaps or threaded Chicago screws, so the set will not answer a pattern that specifically calls for a snap mechanism or screw post. Choose it for assortment-led repair and craft work.
Final recommendation by use case
- Thicker leather requiring Line 24 snaps: Choose Black Line 24 Snaps 5/16-inch Post & 19/32-inch Cap.
- Belts, straps, bags, holsters, or small goods: Choose Black Line 20 Snaps - Regular & Short Posts.
- A project specifying threaded hardware: Choose Leather Hardware - LOT Of 100 BRASS PLATED Chicago Screws - 3/8.
- Repairs and DIY work needing color and size variety: Choose 480 Sets Rivets for Leather, 4 Colors 3 Sizes.
If price breaks a tie, both snap sets are USD 55.95; the Chicago screw lot is USD 25.00, and the rivet kit is USD 16.95. Those figures clarify the spread, but matching the hardware type and leather specification should come first.
