McDade

Tim, that is a awesome collection you have. I have looked at the Leatherwrangler swivels and they are impressive. The aluminum threw me a bit, cause I really like the heft of say the Barry King brass swivel. I really like the idea of that thinner blade. I will definitely give some consideration to the Leatherwrangler swivel next purchase. Thanks for the post and sharing your collection. Eric

Floyd, Thanks for the post. I did get in touch with Henley knives. I took a while to hear back from them, about 2 weeks, no big deal, it gave me more time to look into it. I posted their reply below, I got this 3/11 so its current. The guy must be swamped or just the fact that quality takes time. I ordered one and sent the money just recently. Four to five weeks is a wait, and it may be longer due to the part about the making the new mold....but I think I've been spoiled by places like Amazon. I have ordered from Springfield Leather and Barry King mainly and both are really fast, especially Barry King. I did change my order, I had the chance to hold a Henley, it was a 5/8 barrel with the saddle yoke. It was way nice. I have settled into using a 1/2 barrel out of habit. I have an art background and most ceramic and printmaking tools are more like 3/8 or less. I was very smooth and the size felt perfect. I went for the 3/8 thin blade, which I like a lot, I have learn to use the straight blade well and don't care for an angled blade. I hope this will help you, and let me know what you decide. Eric The price will be $95.54, Shipping is included. We have discontinued the saddle yoke but have been getting more request for it and have decided to make new mold and again make it available. It will be approximately four or five more weeks before available. Please let me know if you want to wait on it or get the standard yoke., Also please provide your shipping address. If above acceptable please make personal or company ckeck payable to: Tony Louis Henley, 4229 pro street, Shreveport, La. 71109. Again thank you for your interest, Louis

I am a practicing Sheridan carving addict. I read the Henley swivel knife with a thin blade, is the best for detail and for Sheridan style detail. I have contacted Henley and I am working on my order. I'm thinking I need a 3/8 barrel, long handle swivel knife, with a thin, straight, 1/4 inch blade. I also want the medium knurl, with the thicker yoke, due to larger hands. Before I order this knife, can anyone give me some input on what I may not be considering? I won't be spending this kind of money on a swivel knife for a long while. Maybe someone with more experience with this brand of knife, will have a better more flexible approach to the Henley swivel knife I should purchase. Thanks, McDade