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No on the Covid Check. That's my bonus this month from work. I guess I could up my budget some also since the covid check and tax returns are coming give me some extra cash also. I did mean Skiving knife. I already have skinning knifes. We raise Beef and Sheep in a way if I wanted to go through the process I could tan my own hides.

Thank you Hardrada for the information.

Hi Mike here is a list of tools I can think name of the top of my head. My list is at home and I'm currently at work. 1.) Strap cutter 2.) Cutting Mat 3.) Edger 4.) Edge Guide/ Groover 5.) Skinning knife 6.) Hole Punch 7.) Stitching chisel set 8.) Swivel Knife 9.) Granit for setting rivets 10.) needles 11.) Stitching Awl 12.) Stitching Pony 13.) Scratch Awl 14.) Maul or Mallet 15.) Oblong and strap end punch My Current budget is about 1k for tools. I want to start with Dog Collars for (Larger and medium size dogs), Belts and Slings get proficient and good enough to sale. The book cover are for my grand daughters bibles thought this might be a nice Christmas gift. My long term goals I have been tossing around the idea of western boot making or tack.

Hello All - I'm new to leatherworking. I'm looking to buy my first tools. My plan is to make belts, dog collars, wallets, book covers and gun slings to start with. I have been learning on which tools to get but I'm curious on which brands you recommend? I want something about the middle of the road to start with. Thank you for your time.