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"Oil tanned" leather is chrome tanned leather (unless otherwise stated, I suppose). Chromexcel is combination tanned (veg/chrome) so has some properties of both. based on that, I would say this fellow is wrong. A lot of oil tanned leathers have a pull-up effect like Chromexcel. So they may be similar in that respect. But Chromexecl is a very specific thing from a particular manufacturer. "Oil tanned" could be anything so i guess it depends on who made it, who it's made etc. I guess my question is what is this other oil tanned leather your supplier is selling?

I am very curious about making the interior. how does one ensure it's not too big or too small?

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Try beveling and then apply your edge kote, let dry, then burnish. I have never used edge kote, but have seen people burnish after application. What type of leather are you using?

link: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-3pcs-2-7mm-Pitch-Ultra-Hard-HSS-2-5-10-Prong-Leather-Chisel-Hole-Punch/32304276952.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.2.QOTL0M&ws_ab_test=201526_3,201527_2_71_72_73_74_75,201409_3

That looks real nice.

$24 or so

search aliexpress for "2.7mm pitch hss" You see a 3 set of pricking irons. Super cheap

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If you're making watch straps, 0.6 tiger thread at 9 spi is probably as big as you want to go for a traditional look. there are lots of great looking straps out there with larger threads and stitches - a more rugged and utilitarian look.

Here is a wallet I just made with Ritza 0.8mm at 8.5 spi Either you like this kind of look or you don't...

Finished this on Monday. Was a fun project. I added an extra pocket behind the card pockets so that there would not be an stitches inside the billfold. It can hold a passport too.

looks nice Stacy

Yes just glue to the outside piece, stitch the top edge and assemble the wallet as usual.

Thanks for the replies. @Colt, it is for a Japanese sword. While tradition would have the handle wrapped in a rawhide samegawa (stingray), it is very common to have panels of stingray inserted into the handle and then wrapped with some sort of cord. In this case the samegawa is purely decorative. That is the case here. The handle I will have is a wooden core with samegawa panels. I plan on doing a non-traditional wrap on top of that. Something that looks like "gangi maki" but not quite. Any other thoughts? Anyone?

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Yes, around a wooden core. No wire.

Hi all. I am looking to wrap a sword handle in leather. I am wondering what would be the best kind of leather to use and maybe some other advice. My plan is to do a spiral wrap. I'll use a long strip of leather about an inch wide or a little more and start at the top (the hilt) and then wrap around and around to the bottom (pommel). There will be an overlap of maybe 3/16ths or so. One side of the lace will be rolled and the other skived so that when the handle is wrapped only the rolled edge will be seen and the other edge hidden underneath. I'll work out some kind of fancy knot at the end with a separate piece of leather. Questions: 1. I was thinking to use vegtan leather. Would it be better to use a chrome tan leather? Or maybe it doesn't matter. Maybe latigo? Someone is going to be using this for training so I want something as wear resistant as possible. 2. Is the rolled edge even a good idea? 3. Is dampening the leather before applying is a good idea? I am thinking it will shrink and help compress the handle. 4. Glueing: Should I use a glue or contact cement to heal hold the leather in place. If so, would I apply it everywhere or only in selected spots. Type of adhesive? 5. Thickness of leather? I am thinking 2-3oz 6. Anything else I should be concerned about? Thanks! josh

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