D-Rings, Hooks & Connectors

D-rings, O-rings, swivel snap hooks, trigger snaps, and strap connectors for handbags and accessories.

Rectangle and square rings solve different geometry problems. Get the wrong one and your strap folds, twists, or looks unbalanced.

July 19, 20267 min read

Conchos are jewelry. D-ring anchors are structure. On a Western belt or saddle, the difference decides whether hardware holds under real load.

July 18, 20268 min read

Carabiners open one-handed and clip to belt loops; snap hooks look cleaner and never accidentally open. For key fobs, one is objectively right.

July 18, 20268 min read

Two D-rings that look identical can differ 4× in breaking strength. The difference is how they were made — cast, forged, or stamped.

July 17, 20269 min read

Two hooks that look nothing alike but do the same job. Here is which one belongs on your strap.

July 11, 20268 min read

Chain straps look effortless — until the connector fails and the bag hits the floor. Here is how to attach them so they never do.

July 10, 20268 min read

Both hooks solve the same problem: a detachable strap. They do it very differently. Here is which one belongs on your project.

June 6, 20268 min read

Three ring shapes, three very different strap behaviors. Here is how to pick the right one for the bag you are actually making.

June 3, 20268 min read

D-rings look like the simplest hardware on a bag. They are also the most over- and under-sized component in beginner leatherwork.

May 29, 20267 min read