hi. this is my first post on this forum and are hoping someone can help me out with a question or two. i am wondering why a diamond shaped awl blade is used over a circular profiled awl when hand stitching?
is there a technical reason for this or is it simply for asthetics? there is a definite difference in the look of the stitches but if i were to use a round awl would i stuggle?
i guess a round hole would leave the work looking more machine done ie; stitching that has barely any anglular offset?
also , can anyone recomend a suitable knife for general cutting out of leather 3mm think. i need something with a point for getting into corners and would prefer something i can sharpen myself, rather than an item with replacement blades... any suggestions. thanks, marcello
