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I love the idea of this as a project, and I can't wait to see it finished. I hear you on the solid block idea. Seems like it would be a lot less work, even if it lacks some of the cool factor.

I want to say thank you to everyone who attended this class. It was out biggest yet, and it was a huge success! Stay tuned for more great instructors and classes!

Nice first project, and welcome!

AMEN, Jo!

I agree with Sam. I just spoke to the owners of the company you clearly copied from and their opinion is that you should give credit where its due. You admit that you took the design from the internet, but you've clearly not considered the impact of copying one of the most unique designs out there (X2) and then posting it on a forum in a vary small community of leatherworkers. I also own several of their knives, and think they are some of the best people out there. While you have copied the shape, I doubt you have been able to copy the quality at the price you've offered them at. Yours are pretty, but thats because the overall design is pretty. You should call Paul and apologize for the blatant rip off. We all understand that imitation is a form of flattery, and that these knives look cool, but have a heart and don't undercut someone in the industry with their own design.

Hey gang, Just a reminder that Paul Zalesak of Leather Wranglers will be teaching a swivel knife finesse class on-line next weekend, May 31, 2014 and 1:00 PM CST. If you want to learn from one of the industries most talented knife makers, and a great leatherworker in his own right, this class shouldn't be missed. There will be a video available for this class, but in order to access it, you will need to register prior to the date of the class. Paul Zalesak, of Leather Wrangler's ( http://www.leatherwranglers.com/about.html ) will be teaching Swivel Knife Finesse on May 31, 2014, at 1:00 PM CST. In this class, Paul will discuss swivel techniques for carving and for decorative cuts, and demonstrate how to properly execute both kinds of cuts. Please register for Paul Zalesak Swivel Knife Finesse on Saturday, May 31, 2014 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT at: https://attendee.got...264170279143681 After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. Thanks for your support! Mike

Hey gang, Just a reminder that Paul Zalesak of Leather Wranglers will be teaching a swivel knife finesse class on-line next weekend, May 31, 2014 and 1:00 PM CST. If you want to learn from one of the industries most talented knife makers, and a great leatherworker in his own right, this class shouldn't be missed. There will be a video available for this class, but in order to access it, you will need to register prior to the date of the class. Paul Zalesak, of Leather Wrangler's ( http://www.leatherwranglers.com/about.html ) will be teaching Swivel Knife Finesse on May 31, 2014, at 1:00 PM CST. In this class, Paul will discuss swivel techniques for carving and for decorative cuts, and demonstrate how to properly execute both kinds of cuts. Please register for Paul Zalesak Swivel Knife Finesse on Saturday, May 31, 2014 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT at: https://attendee.got...264170279143681 After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. Thanks for your support! Mike

Chris, your work is inspiring as always....

That is a great workspace!

Agreed. Good service is awesome.

Thanks Papaw! I really appreciate the feedback! To all of you who have requested to join the LADG page, please resubmit your requests as I was out of the country last week. I will add you asap. Stay tuned, I'm hoping to see the website soon and there are more exciting developments coming in the classes. Next up is Swivel Knife finesse with Paul Zalesak from LeatherWranglers.com! Thanks again! Mike

I use this finish and its my go to finish. Bee Natural makes a variety of products, RTC just being one of them.

One week until Bob Beard's online class!

Ed is furiously working to get things ready for Sheridan, and he is working on orders. Being a one man show is tough, but he is a solid guy and he will get to your order. Do not fear. He has always come through for me. Mike

Very well done.

I haven't experienced this at all. I started my prices on things relatively high and I didn't make any excuses about them, so most folks don't come looking for handouts. I will do pro bono work for friends that reciprocate, or those that truly have a need, but my time and abilities have value and I expect to be compensated accordingly.

Hi folks, a friendly reminder that Bob's class is in 15 days! Hope to see you there.

Just a reminder that Bob's class is 15 days away! I hope to see you there.

I have spent 10K in my first year and a half. A big portion of that is my Cobra 4, but the rest is hand tools, leather etc. It's hugely addicting, and I admit I have many things that I probably won't use for a while like spots, buckles etc. But, I don't care. I NEED to do leatherwork and in turn, I need quality tools. I found out quickly that poor quality tools irritate me, and so I graduated to better tools. Of course, that why my figure is so high. The quality of my work and the ease with which it is done makes that expanse worth it to me. Another plus is that you will always get your money out of quality tools should you decide to sell them, and, they eliminate any excuses that you might decide to blame on a crappy tool.

Josh, I added you. Thanks for the support!

Aaron, The price is the same as the video is just a recording of the live session.

As many of you are aware, I am hosting online training classes with many of the big names in leatherwork. To ease the process of registration, I am posting the direct link to the class registration here in its own thread. You should really check these sessions out, as they are fun and very informative. The average session is about 1.5 hours and they are packed full of good information! There will be a video available for those of you who can't make the live session, and all you need to do is register for the class like normal, and I will send you a link to the video once it is complete and uploaded to Youtube. Feel free to ask if you have any questions. https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/7028862633880235009 Thanks everyone! Mike

Dire Wolf, that is NOT the case. These classes are independent of Facebook. There is an issue with the link to Bob's class that requires you to click the "Follow link" button which takes you to the registration form. Here is the direct link to save you the trouble https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/7028862633880235009 Thanks everyone!

Ron and Robert, you are approved. Chain, you will have to pay to view the videos, just like those watching the session live. We have many folks who do that because of various scheduling issues. Just sign up like normal and I will link you after the recording is ready.

links are at the beginning of this thread