#6 (6oz) Blued Tacks

6 oz. Blued Sterilized Upholsterers Tacks. 1/2" in length. Approximately 1,154 pieces per pound. Made in the U.S.A. Sold in a 1lb box.

The ounce is a form of measurement that refers to the thickness of leather the tack is used to clinch.

The term “blued” refers to a process in which the tacks are heat-treated after cleaning them, changing the color to a bluish tint. The color is permanent. The thought was that by bluing the tacks, it darkens and dulls the finish so that it could not be seen through the upholstery. The process also helps open the pours of the steel, allowing the tacks to grab better. It does not inhibit rust.