azrider Report post Posted April 14, 2009 I am still getting my collection of leatherworking tools to a respectable level, and have not purchased a head knife yet. After seeing one used last week, I really would like to get one, but funds are a little tight right now. I have an Ulu knife that someone gave me 15 years ago as after they visited Alaska. It has been being banged around in the knife drawer for all that time, and was dull as all get out. I spent about 45 minutes getting a good edge on it, and have really been impressed with it. First picture is the knife, other two are of a quick and dirty sheath I made for it today when I realized that combining a razor sharp knife, a roll of hides in the arms, and a clumsy man on stairs is just asking for trouble... So does anyone else use one of these for leatherwork? The blade was only beveled on one side, but I sharpened it from both. Any reason it would not be a good knife to use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted April 14, 2009 I mentioned using one to cut leather with on here not too long ago, and with the response I got from some, you would have thought I was a real dirt bag......but I decided to make up my own mind about it......I use it mostly to cut long cuts....no small intricate cutting. And since I got a pretty good edge on it, it works good. It just won't be as versatile as a "real" head knife. Note: I bought a pair of scissors from Tandy about 10 years ago, and til recently when I was gifted a head knife, it was all I used to cut out patterns. Now with the head knife, or this Ulu thingy, I make my cuts about half way through the thickness of the leather, then finish cutting it with the scissors...because I just got these scissors sharpened, cutting this way is a breeze for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azrider Report post Posted April 14, 2009 Thanks for the reply Rayban. Until I started using this I was using a utility knife and a pair of the heavy duty shears. Mainly I have been using this for straight cuts, and the shears for any more intricate work. I still want a head knife, but this seems to be working well right now. I was just curious if anyone else used one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
