RunningRoan Report post Posted January 7, 2012 I'm ready to upgrade from my cheapie swivel knife to a nicer one. I have checked out (online) Leather Wranglers and Barry King ones. Any other suggestions for swivel knives that I should consider? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted January 7, 2012 I cannot speak for Barry King but Leather Wrangler SK3 is a superb knife. ferg I'm ready to upgrade from my cheapie swivel knife to a nicer one. I have checked out (online) Leather Wranglers and Barry King ones. Any other suggestions for swivel knives that I should consider? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RunningRoan Report post Posted January 7, 2012 I like the look of the SK3, but clueless on what size barrel/yoke I should get. I do notice that my hands cramp up a little if I hold my cheapie Tandy swivel knife for long periods of time. Would the larger barrel/yoke be more comfortable to hold? I'm a taller gal with long fingers, so my hands aren't teeny tiny. I cannot speak for Barry King but Leather Wrangler SK3 is a superb knife. ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted January 7, 2012 Call Paul at Leather Wranglers. Discuss your needs with him. My wife has long slender fingers like steel. I think you would need a larger barrel with adjustable length. My fingers are short and stubby. The 1/2 " suits me fine. ferg I like the look of the SK3, but clueless on what size barrel/yoke I should get. I do notice that my hands cramp up a little if I hold my cheapie Tandy swivel knife for long periods of time. Would the larger barrel/yoke be more comfortable to hold? I'm a taller gal with long fingers, so my hands aren't teeny tiny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted January 8, 2012 Me too...I just Love my SK3 knife :-) Being a woman and having bigger, strong hands I still have the most narrow (smallest) barrel on my knife, I love it and I never cramp up. Ferg's suggestion about calling Paul seams like your best opption, good luck :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted January 8, 2012 I'm ready to upgrade from my cheapie swivel knife to a nicer one. I have checked out (online) Leather Wranglers and Barry King ones. Any other suggestions for swivel knives that I should consider? We all have our favorites, but there are at least a couple other makers not mentioned yet to consider too - Henley and Chuck Smith (Ol Smoothie). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef niloc Report post Posted January 8, 2012 I like the king and think its the best bang for the buck. Just got a beard and you know it's the bet but the wait time and price are long and high. I also have a SK3 and it's a great knife and Paul is great to work with. I'd start with the SK3, its the one i use the most and you would never NEED a better knife.....but it's fun to have a collection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colttrainer Report post Posted January 9, 2012 I have had the pleasure of trying all the makers listed. My personal choice are the henly"s with a 5/8 long barrel. He also has the best beader blades going in my opinon. Al Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites