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I made this one last year. Aaron

Very cool old picture!

I just got a call from Chan, he personally calls to make sure that people are happy with what the class and ask if there is something that could have made the experience better. In this day and age, this level of customer service is unusual. He is definatly a class act. Aaron

A coat of automotive paste wax will seal them up nicely. Fast, easy and cheap. I have a set and they are a great starting point if you are looking to upgrade from crafttools. Aaron

I spent The last 3 days in the class being taught by Chan. All I can say is that if you get the chance to attend one of his classes take it! He is a great teacher, awsone carver and does a great job of combining the two. I look forward to another chance to be in one of his classes in the future. Aaron

Excetant for a start! My input: 1-Practice on the decorative cuts (I really have a lot of trouble with these too). 2-Loose the pear shader and get a thumbprint tool. Sheridan does not use a pear shader, but a thumbpring instead. You will have far more distinct shading will happen with the correct tool.

I bought a set of these tools. For $125 this is a heck of a deal for high quality tools.

The cutter is set to move pretty fast, as the metal is thin. The ones posted have not been touched since they were cut. You can see the discolorization along the edge of the cut, only about 1/16th of an inch thick. I will "sharpen" the cutting edge back past the discolorization to get past the softened area.

It took me a little while but I got it cut out on the plasma table. I cut two, that way I can mess one of them up and not feel bad. The other two in the picture are ones that I had started a while ago and got finished while contemplating this design. Hope to get handles on them in the next week or two. The metal used was an old hand saw blade. High quality carbon steed and there is no need to temper it after the knife is shaped. Aaron

Yes, that was it. No wonder why I could not find it! I did see that post but the pics seemed to have disappeared into the bowels of the internet. I'll cut one out and see how I like it. I almost thing the handle needs the thin out and continue forward onto the thumb piece. That way the web of your thumb and index finger would not feel the back of the knife pushing in. Maybe I will make one both ways and go from there. Thanks for the help. Aaron

A few months ago someone posted a pic of a custom round knife. There was a gridded paper showing the size of it. The front of the knife was bobed off and rest was more conventionally shaped. I have looked and can not find it. If someone can please point me tword it I would be gratefull. Aaron

Bummer. I have been looking for one of those for some time. I have almost bought the two I have found locally for $300 each, but just could not justify it.

Yes, that is am option. You can also find a local cobbler if that is easier. Another option is to hand stich it. Not that hard once you get the hang of it.

Hello, and welcome! What does sarwaranowara represent? Aaron

This is a great idea for a car show item. I doubt they would last in real life use, but if you put them on at the show you would get a lot of intrest.

Skive the foam with a dremel and a sanding drum tip.

You have to start someplace. You have a point to go forward from, nothing to be ashamed of. Stitching: A simple way to properly space your stitches is to use a small fork. Use the tips to mark the leather and then poke holes through. Double needle stitch the items. Do a few test pieces on scrap, it will look better with just a few tried.

There are a pair of these in our local Tandy on display. I was told they were called Gypsy shoes. Heard the same story about them being an outdated kit. I would also really like to get the pattern if anyone has it.

Every time I see the topic line I think I am over on the Fiero forum.

I am happy for you. I must admit though, when I clicked on the link I thought I was going to be buying a book about knifemaking.

It is hard not to smile when you see a puppy I'll bet he like to eat your leather scraps too.

Funny, I have a couple dozen roses on my workbench cut out and have not assembled yet. You got me started on them.

The 3 day class, all supplies included will be $200. You will have a finished notebook when done. It will include many aspects of leatherwork from the cutting out of the leather, carving, finishing and lacing. I took a class from Chan a couple weeks back up near Spokane (we made a wallet) and was amazed by what I was able to learn in such a short time. He is an increadably knowleggeable leatherworker, on top of that he is a great teacher. I have taken a couple classes from other skilled leatherworkers, Chan is the best teacher yet. I was so impressed when I got back home I started the process of getting this class set up.AaronDarn I hate that when I take too long to answer.If needed I likely can bring slabs in for people. I have a buddy that does stone work.

Is this what you want? http://www.civilwarmall.com/bookseller/files/sword.htm

I am in for a few too. Aaron