JDFred Report post Posted June 10 I’m trying to learn some floral carving, so I got a couple Tandy Craftaids. I was seeing which tools I had and what I was lacking, a hair blade for the swivel knife was one of my deficiencies. I found blades (1/8” and 1/16”) for a swivel knife, but I also found from Tandy a hair blade stylus looking tool with the same sizes. I’m not sure which way to go as I’ve never used this tool. The blades for the swivel knife seem like you would get a better impression as you apply more down pressure; however the stylus has the advantage of not having to change blades to change sizes. So any input would be appreciated. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted June 10 I have the stylus type version. It has different 'hair' effect on each end. I find it very convenient. Easily switching between the two ends Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mablung Report post Posted June 10 I haven't used the hair blade tool of any sort, but I will say that one of my pals at the local Tandy store doesn't care for the newer version of the hair blade tool. His complaint is that it's not as sharp as a previous version, requiring more pressure to get an impression but without removing some of the very top grain like he wanted in order to make the effect more pronounced. Just figured I'd throw that out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsunkasapa Report post Posted June 10 I've used both. No real difference between the two, just a matter of which you find more comfortable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDFred Report post Posted June 10 Thanks for the help I think I gonna get the stylus type for the convenience factor. I’ve found if something is easier to use you’re more likely to use it. Thanks again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDFred Report post Posted September 9 I meant to post this long ago but forgot… I bought the stylus type hair blade form Tandy and when I got it home and out of the box I noticed there are set screws that hold the blades in the stylus so they can be removed and put into a swivel knife if you want to. It also comes with the allen wrench to loosen the screws. I don’t know if other brands will do that but it might be useful info for someone else who had my original conundrum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post Posted September 12 I use hair blades when I'm doing horses mane and tail etc. It does take a little practice but they always seem to turn out quite good. On 6/10/2024 at 1:27 PM, fredk said: I have the stylus type version. It has different 'hair' effect on each end. Yeh, thats what I use, one coarse & one fine blade. HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
