Chris623

I've no experience with these tools to really know WHAT is reasonable to expect, Terry. But just looking at the business end of Tandy's, I can tell I want something sharper. I've seen pictures on the Internet of the business end of some steel (and brass) tools that are nice, sharp and very crisp. First impression was "Now THAT's what I'm after!" Just trying to gather some recommended names so I can try some of their tools.

Okay, thanks.

Thanks, fredk. I've looked at that site before and the pictures of the imprints don't look all that sharp. Is that just poor photography, or are their tools not sharp? I've seen brass stamp sites and their stamps make incredibly sharp impressions.

I'm a bladesmith. Have been delivering my knives to customers in zip-closed Cordura bags because I've never made a leather sheath. My fellow blade makers have been goading me into delivering my knives in "proper" leather sheaths. At this point in time, I plan on making very simple fold-over sheaths with just a tasteful minimalist running edge. Bought a simple set of 6 stamps from Tandy and am not satisfied with the sharpness of the details on them. Just looking at them makes me wish for much sharper tools. Since I have no desire at this point to really get into extensive tooling of leather, I think I can afford a very small assortment of high quality, sharp stamping tools. But I don't know where to find them. Any suggestions for a newbie???