Ferryman

528 is an industrial strength Evo Stick which I have had excellent results with when bonding leather to wood

I have only just read this post and truly appreciate the work that went into creating those whips

Hi Hughlle I use Evo Stik 528 Ferryman

Yes Now I know what it is I have found them for sale online. It will be good to practice sharpening techniques on and at £10 I will not cry if I screw up (Hopefully I won't screw up)

Thanks Matt S It had to be worth a punt for £10 I just googled Don Carlos Moon Knife and that is what it appears to be. Their trademark was a gold spade on the handle Specification: Original high quality quarter moon shaped knife Identified with the gold spade logo on the handle Polished carbon steel blade Made in Germany by Friedr. Herder Abr. Sohn GmbH

It was on ebay. I offered £10.00 as a buy it now price and the seller accepted. It does need new scales the one you cannot see is in very bad condition

Yes definitely the same style of knife. I could not resist for £10

Here is a photo of it

I just picked up an old leatherworkers slitting knife. Can anyone tell me what these were originally used for. There is no makers name and it requires new scales but I love old tools so will restore it and make and fit new scales.

Thanks JC I will check his videos out. I have had these fingers for 72 years and would like to keep them so will probably go for a head knife to start with.

I have been away from the scene for a few years and have just started making some stuff for friend and went looking for Pauls, AKA Sar of Treve website and found it no longer exists. Any ideas what happened to it ?. Luckily I still have the CD I bought off him many years ago with all the templates etc.

Thank you FredK It was a piece of oak I had. I will certainly inset some magnets in the sides.

Here is a stitching pony I made last weekend

Thank you JCUK that is most helpful. I do find that the older tools had better quality steel. I have hedging tools made be Elwell and modern stuff cannot hold a candle to it.

Thank you Chuck, what I know about knife making could be written on the back of a postage stamp. Over the years I have owned many knives, some would retain an edge others wouldn't. I think I need to work on my sharpening skills

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I agree Chuck but poor steel will never hold an edge. Whereas I would hope the known names would use better quality steel

@zuludog Yes I have seen one made by "A former Joseph Dixon Employee" on the bay for £48 but I am always wary. I have seen the George Barnsley & Sons knives but have no experiences of the quality. (I will give them a call) I much prefer to pay the extra for a quality product.

Hi i am fairly new to leatherworking but have made several belts etc in the past and repaired saddle bags for my own use. i have only ever used a craft knife or rotary cutter up until now but have the chance to get a round knife. Having searched the Internet I am trying to decide on either a C.S. Osborne or the Al Stolhman knife. The Osborne is nearly twice the price of the Al Stohlman so I a wondering which would be the best choice for a newbie ? Thank you