Colt Hammerless

Bill said it pretty much as well as I can. Probably wasn't made that way by Rose, but over the many decades, it's been sharpened to where it's not quite as round any longer. I've seen some of those triangular ones as well Bill. Some of them look pretty useful, and I often wonder if a previous owner didn't re-shape their knife on purpose. I've noticed that knives with a bit more of a point in the center do a bit better at skiving, than a purely round knife. I've seen that quote about Rose before, and it's pretty true. I have a Henckels that holds it's edge for a long time as well, and Gomphs are well known for that also. Never had a problem with a good ole' Osborne (either Newark or early Harrison) holding it's edge for a good while for that matter. Paul

W.Rose #2 is still available, as I never heard back from the interested party. Paul

#3 (The nice little Osborne) is sold. #2 (W.Rose) is on hold. Will update when sold. Paul

I've made holsters for the DW ECO. It's simply a 3.5 inch (aka Officer's length) 1911. Doesn't require a special dummy gun. I use my Colt Commander blue gun for molding holsters for it. The dust cover is the same length. The muzzle sticks out .75 inch during molding, but that's all. Of course if you're doing a closed toe holster, it would be an issue. If you're doing closed toe holsters for the 3.5 inch length 1911, you could buy a Commander dummy and cut off the extra length to make a 3.5 inch specific dummy. Paul

Looks like they're still in business to me. The links on their website are working on my end. Their facebook page has a couple posts from them in December. Try giving them a call. The number on their site is (972) 262-3101. I tried looking for their email, but it's a contact form on the website, and obviously that's not working for you. Here's their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BogleIndustrialSewingMachines/ I don't know anything about your machine, sorry. Paul

I use denatured alcohol to thin either Fiebing's or Angelus alcohol based dyes. Paul

Knife #1 and #4 are sold. Still have #2 and #3. Paul

I know this thread is several weeks old, but if you still need a small head knife, I just listed some knives in the "Items For Sale" section, under "Knives, Blades, and Things That Cut". One of the knives is a little Osborne head knife that's right at 3.5 inches from tip to tip: leatherworker.net/forum/topic/73033-round-and-head-knives-wroses-and-osbornes/ Paul

I've got some round/head knives for sale. Prices are plus shipping. #1 is a Newark marked Osborne. This knife if really nice and heavy, with a really gorgeous handle. Blade is 5 inches wide. There's slight movement of the blade in the handle, though I don't notice it when using it. Sharp and ready to use. $80 #2 is a really nice William Rose. Blade is just shy of 5.75 inches wide. Blade and ferrule are nice and tight. Sharp and ready for use. $120 #3 is a neat little Newark marked Osborne that's great for sharp curves. Blade is 3.5 inches wide. Sharp and ready to use. $70 #4 is interesting. It's a William Rose. The blade is just shy of 5 inches. I showed it to Bruce Johnson some time back, and he thinks it's in a different handle (likely an Osborne). The blade is nice and tight in the handle. It has a bit of gunk on it, possibly some red paint. I was anxious to use the knife, so sharpened it up instead of cleaning the blade. There's a crack in the handle where the pin (which is missing) goes through. Someone scratched the year "1893" into the wood of the handle, and also scratched several state abbreviations into the brass ferrule (I assume indicating different places they worked while a leather worker). States include, PA, VA, MD, IN, IL, MO. Also, not visible in the picture above the "PA" are the initials "H.H." Possibly the previous owners initials. Not perfect, but cuts wonderfully. If you'd like to try Rose steel, without paying "Rose Prices" this one will do nicely. Sharp and ready to use. $80 Paul

Got the S&W Governor in the mail today. Thanks for the fast shipping! Paul

Paypal sent for the S&W Governor. Paul

Davis, I'll take the S&W Governor, if it's still available. Email inbound. Paul

What brand are these? Ring's? Duncans? ASP?

That's a nice looking knife. I really like the striping in the handle! Aaron Crawford is a known leather tool maker. I've seen some tools with his name along with Sauerbier's name. Bruce Johnson has a bit of info on his website, in his "My Collection" album. Here's the link: brucejohnsonleather.com/about-me/my-tool-collection/ It's the box that's second from the bottom row on the left (at least on my computer display). Paul

Having them split it usually adds right around a week, as there is a line of orders waiting for a turn at the splitter. Most of my orders that get split ship in 7 to 9 days from calling, though it has taken longer on occasion. Paul

I know Ed Raichert Sewing carries it. They're in Phoenix, AZ. Here's the website: www.raichert.com/Leather/thread/AMANN.html I spoke with them at a trade show in late February, and they said what colors they don't have in stock, they can get pretty quickly from the U.S. importer. Paul

I have a Taurus 92 mag. From what I understand, the dimensions are very close between the Taurus and Beretta 92 (to the point where some people modify the notch for the mag catch to convert a Beretta mag to work in the Taurus). Here's the dimensions on the Taurus mag: Width- 1.240 inch Thickness- .787 inch Height- very close to 5 inches I would imagine the Glock will not work. Let us know what the CZ-75 and XDM mic at. Paul

Here's one I made a couple years ago. It's got 15 degrees of rearward rake: And here's one I made earlier this year with a strap in place of the rear belt slot. It's a little rough, as I made it for myself, and was in a big hurry to have it ready for a hiking trip.

I get my Master Max Bond from Montana Leather Co. I buy it at a trade show they attend here in AZ once a year, so don't know what the shipping would be, but the last gallon I bought from them in February, was $48. I don't THINK that was a show special, though not certain. They don't have it on their website, so you'll need to email or call. Montana Leather Paul

I wonder if this might be what you're looking for Red Cent. This is Wickett and Craig's Russet skirting. On the left with either no neetsfoot oil, or a light coat. On the right, a heavier coat of neetsfoot, though not enough to affect the stiffness of the leather. If I remember correctly, these were two different pieces of Russet skirting, though they would have been close in color regardless. Here's another pic that's a bit more tan. I probably put just a bit more oil on this one, than the Avenger style on the left in that upper photo:

Got the railed Sig 229 dummy in the mail today. Thanks again! Paul

On Thoroughbred Leather's Facebook page, they have a "Deep Denim New Haven" Vegtan. It might be dark enough for you. It's also waxed on the grain side. Thoroughbred Leather - Louisville, Kentucky - Wholesale & Supply Store | Facebook You'll need to scroll down their timeline a bit to see it. There's a pic on July 9th, and if you scroll down quite a bit, there's some pics of customer products made from it (June 2nd is the first customer pic, and you'll need to scroll further back then that to see more stuff made with it). Paul

Got the Kahr dummy gun and mag, as well as the Glock 22 mag today. Thanks!! Paul

I'll take the Kahr PM9 dummy gun and the 10 round Glock 22 mag. PM inbound Paul

Very nice George! I particularly like the hammer thong. Paul