CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 28, 2022 CFM Report Posted June 28, 2022 18 minutes ago, Frodo said: shoulda guessed you would have one lol. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members zuludog Posted June 28, 2022 Members Report Posted June 28, 2022 I got a basic, fairly cheap, leather knife similar to this (though not this particular model ) and packed out the handle with scrap wood & car body filler then reshaped it to give it a pear shaped handle. https://www.georgebarnsleyandsons.co.uk/product-page/heel-parer Quote
Members sbrownn Posted June 28, 2022 Members Report Posted June 28, 2022 47 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: i just got this great brain fart, cut the end off of an exacto knife and install it on a custom handle that actually fits your hand. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 28, 2022 CFM Report Posted June 28, 2022 15 minutes ago, riy said: You might be on to something there. Someone else recommended this pattern knife. I like the square handle of the design, but as a knife nut I can't bring myself to pay $65 for a little sliver of D2 tool steel. Makes me wonder: (a) if there are any square Xacto/Excel style blade holders out there and (b) if any of these super steels (Magnacut, Cruwear, Maxamet, M390, S90V, etc) are going to make their way into the leather tool market any time soon. They're a real bear to sharpen compared to carbon steel, but the edge retention is excellent and leatherwork is not really an abusive task, maybe they'd never have to go on the stone. your paying for more bling than function there IMO, Frodo sent me a really awesome little Japanese blade that only cost a few bucks. i think expensive steel has its place for sure but i doubt it would be cost effective to sell with so much cheaper competition. Most folks start on the cheap as a hobby and by the time they decide to make it permanent already have the cheaper tools bought. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members zuludog Posted June 28, 2022 Members Report Posted June 28, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, sbrownn said: Huh! Yes, it's a clicker knife, reasonably priced, and most leather craft suppliers have them, such as Weaver Leather Supply. Edited June 28, 2022 by zuludog Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 28, 2022 CFM Report Posted June 28, 2022 30 minutes ago, Frodo said: what was that blade you sent me? It rocks !! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 28, 2022 CFM Report Posted June 28, 2022 18 minutes ago, sbrownn said: man that's way to easy lol. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM tsunkasapa Posted June 28, 2022 CFM Report Posted June 28, 2022 20 hours ago, MikeRock said: It looks like a single edge razor blade.......but what do I know. Haven't shaved since the 1970's. God bless Yup! Last time I scraped my face was January 1976. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
Members TomE Posted June 28, 2022 Members Report Posted June 28, 2022 2 hours ago, riy said: @TomE I always forget to mention that I'm a southpaw when asking about edged tools. You just saved me from dropping $25 on a JLK I might have poor luck with. The Osborne 67 seems like a good option - surprisingly well-priced too. Like all Osborne tools of late, the #67 will require a fair amount of sharpening. I find that after I spend the time shaping and sharpening they are good tools - just not completely finished at the factory. This cheap knife is the one I resharpened last night and it works surprisingly well https://www.amazon.com/BANYOUR-Leather-Cutting-Working-Leathercraft/dp/B07LD4PC2D/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=B07LD4PC2D&psc=1. See the Harry Rogers video on cheap skiving knife. Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted June 28, 2022 Contributing Member Report Posted June 28, 2022 3 hours ago, riy said: I don't own a skiver yet, but now I'm wondering if the replacement blades are just repackaged (and upcharged) injector razor blades. When Chipster99 posted that link to the razor blades I too was wondering if the blades are the same. We need someone to compare the two blades. afaik that type of razor is not sold in N.I. but I'll have a look for it If the blades are the same then we need to compare prices. Currently I'm buying in a stock (about 30 or 40 a time) direct from China. They are working out at about £0.41 each (about 50c each) This is a lot dearer than I used to get them. Then they were about £0.25 each (about 30c each) I wish I knew how to sharpen them tho btw, get the Super Skiver its dead easy to use, also get a Safety Beveller, easy to use too but the S/S is better Avoid a small 'skiver' that uses double sided razor blades. Its actually a foot corn remover and as a skiver it is crap - yes, I bought two and have tried them. Fortunately they were cheap as chips Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
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