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Old 12-28-2012, 01:01 AM
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Leather knife..?

I see you can get a semi circle type knife for leather and they seem popular in the dvds I have seen on sheath making.I just use a utility knife but was thinking of making one of these round type knives so who use them and are they much better than a normal knife for leather work.
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Old 12-28-2012, 08:05 AM
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They are commonly called "head knives" in the trade. By all means make you several in different sizes. Make sure you keep them thin in profile and ultra sharp. You will find them very useful in cutting accurate straight and slightly curves lines. The smaller ones are also good for skiving in tight corners.


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Old 12-28-2012, 09:23 AM
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The round knives carry with them a learning curve. Be patient, and stick with them until you have gotten around the learning curve.

If you are making your own be sure, very sure, that you paid attention to Crex's advice on using very thin steel. Thin and sharp are the two keys to success.

I have used the round knives now for years and demonstrate them exclusively in my three DVDs. The push cut with a round knife is far superior to the pull cut that you have to use with a utility knife, and generally much more accurate and far less tiring.

PS: Make ####ed sure you are not cutting toward a finger!!!

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I keep three different sizes on my bench, but tend to grab the 2" the most frequent. Little better in the curves for me.

Hey Paul, just spent most of the day yesterday with Dad (Sandy). He's doing good and staying active. Always a good visit. Your ears were probably burning a little.
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Old 12-28-2012, 04:05 PM
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Wow..

Thanks for the feedback guys I will give it a go using your advice.
Paul it is your dvds I have been watching I have taken my sheaths to another level thnaks to you and your teaching thanks so much.I will start a knife today......
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Thanks for the feedback guys I will give it a go using your advice.
Paul it is your dvds I have been watching I have taken my sheaths to another level thnaks to you and your teaching thanks so much.I will start a knife today......
Cheers KIM
I totally agree with Kim, I rise my level making sheath with your DVD's Thanks a lot, Paul.

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