Newfman Report post Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) I have been looking through leather tools from various manufacturers and when it comes to the head knife. . .I can't imagine not getting one from my framing chisel maker. Barr Quarton is a master of hand forging fine tools and the quality is second to none. He told me he as made a couple round knives before out of 1095 that worked very well. My slick peels paper thin curls of wood from timbers and leaves an absolutely perfectly flat smooth surface behind. What a joy to work with. Barr has studied in Japan under a Samurai sword maker and his knives and chisles will really take an edge. My chisles have an edge that is comparable to a surgical scalpel and remind me of that when I get to lazy or quick. So, my question. Would anyone else be interested in owning a hand made, hand forged knife or two? I'm not sure what a good price would be. I see the Osborne 70 which I assume is stamp forged, selling at $99. Any ideas? [img=http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp172/Newfman/Buffys%20Barn/ArtandCraft.jpg] Edited February 7, 2009 by Newfman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyKnight Report post Posted February 7, 2009 If they were made right and the right shape etc..... A round knife has to be a lot harder than a chisel???? How do you sharpen your chisel? If a file will touch it it would be too soft for a round knife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted February 7, 2009 First, the Osbornes sell for around $40 or less and are they are usually made of about 1073. They are not rock hard as you suggest, in fact if they are too hard, you will break off the tips as you are using them all the time and if you cut into your cutting surface and try to turn, you can break them. In my experience 1095 is a bit red short and is the devil to forge, however if you have a lot of experience with it you can probably conquer that. On the newer thin designs (usually a stainless) that you can treat to HRC 60 and above, you have to be careful of breakage. I am always interested in adding to my collection. Art He told me he as made a couple round knives before out of 1095 that worked very well.So, my question. Would anyone else be interested in owning a hand made, hand forged knife or two? I'm not sure what a good price would be. I see the Osborne 70 which I assume is stamp forged, selling at $99. Any ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newfman Report post Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) so, do I assume this is a no? I would beat someone silly if they ever touched a file to my chisels! They are sharpened on a diamond hone 1200 grit. I got lazy once and asked a neighbor, that has a sharpening buisness, to sharpen my chisels. He stopped by to pick them up and we discussed the angles etc. He unsheathed the slick and touched the edge very lightly before I had a chance to say anything! I got him a bandage and he decided that he couldn't get them any sharper than that! These are not Stanley handyman chisels. It was just an idea. Barr is an expert. If there is a preferred hardness or industry standard, let me know. These are "Hand Forged" by Hammers, not machines. I'm not making money on these. Thought it was a good idea. . . The $99 Osborne 70 price was out of the 2009 Tandy Catalog #183 page 8 ($80 whsle) I don't have an Osborne Catalog, sorry. The Stohlman is $59.99. http://www.barrtools.com/ Edited February 7, 2009 by Newfman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
