bikermutt07

Welcome aboard, Benny. Looks like you are off to a good start.

Come on!?? No pictures of the knife? Sheath looks good

That's a great piece.

Stellar!!!

Looking forward to seeing it finished. The trees really do look good.

I like tokonole and a glass slicker. Works really well.

Looks like he started with drum dyed Chestnut, and then neatsfoot oil? I am only guessing though.

Seems like I am always forgetting the exact name. He has a big presence on eBay which is where I usually order from. He has all kinds of straight edges and precision rulers and such. At steep discounts. Most are starrett or PEC seconds. I bought a set from 300 grit up to 8000 I think (and 8000 maybe a little extreme). Then I mounted them all on 2cm 12x12 quartz squares. I have access to these from drops in our showroom. I probably have 8 or 9 at home and another 20 or so on a pallet at work.

Right on! None of us new starting out that we would have to become a master of sharpening. And we all get to where we have a process that works for us. I finally found a source for PSA backed lapping film. That has made a significant impact on my sharpening. I got it, and many other things form taylortools. They have some nice products on the cheap. Especially, if you are into woodworking or metal works.

What is cool is they actually showed up sharp.

Haha, I don't think I have a spring drawer.

Cool.

Dangit, now I need a 3d printer.

This is the set I recently bought. I am very pleased with them. You could probably cover everything you need with 20 bucks worth. I just got the whole set. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F153423558264

Not necessarily, but I did take a class one time where the teacher said he cuts all leather wet. Easier to cut and easier on the blade. But, I never got into the habit of thinking to do it?

I went ahead and ordered it all this morning. I figured if Barry King doesn't make snaps the setters shouldn't be brand specific.

Snaps can be a little finicky across brands. I bet it will be fine.

Ooooo same question on a consew 206rb-1?

Anyone have experience using Barry King line 20 and 24 setters using buckle guy snaps?

Leather is the gift that keeps giving.

That's what we're here for.

One of these kits is a really well thought out start. I have ordered lots of times from Wuta. I really like the quality they bring to the table. Shipping from China is slow, but usually free. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F153433833827 This is kind of an upgrade if your budget permits... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F153432722499

Welcome guys. Just trying to spread the goodness.

Does it take the same blades as the indespensible knife?

I have seen some videos of the last picture you posted, but the others are new to me. Thanks for working back around to it.