$$hobby Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Hi all, hope you are all having fun with the weather? i was wondering if any of you in the PDX area have a favorite person/shop to sharpen your leather splitter blades? mine is due and id rather have someone that knows what they are for. TIA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Maybe your area is different, but the sharpening shops around here don't do the job I can on any leather tool. For one they don't get anything quite as sharp as they need to be. They are good on butcher knives and stuff like that, but like you said, you'd rather have someone who knows what leather tools are for. If the guy can park his ego and you take the splitter in to show him how they work and what to do, then you might be alright. I had a guy email me about buying his Osborne Chase pattern because it wouldn't split anymore. Ends up the sharpening shop put a 1/8" bevel on the top side of the blade. My thoughts would be to send it to Herb French in Sheridan, WY if you are going anywhere. He resharpens and makes leather tools. He knows how one is supposed to be. Herb also wrote a little book on sharpening leather tools. Vandy at Sheridan Leather sells it. Costs about 10 bucks and I think worth it easily. I have had some stuff that Herb probably did the blades on, and ready to go. Herb's book, diamond stones, green rouge, and a big lens have probably advanced me more than anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
$$hobby Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Maybe your area is different, but the sharpening shops around here don't do the job I can on any leather tool. For one they don't get anything quite as sharp as they need to be. They are good on butcher knives and stuff like that, but like you said, you'd rather have someone who knows what leather tools are for. If the guy can park his ego and you take the splitter in to show him how they work and what to do, then you might be alright. I had a guy email me about buying his Osborne Chase pattern because it wouldn't split anymore. Ends up the sharpening shop put a 1/8" bevel on the top side of the blade. My thoughts would be to send it to Herb French in Sheridan, WY if you are going anywhere. He resharpens and makes leather tools. He knows how one is supposed to be. Herb also wrote a little book on sharpening leather tools. Vandy at Sheridan Leather sells it. Costs about 10 bucks and I think worth it easily. I have had some stuff that Herb probably did the blades on, and ready to go. Herb's book, diamond stones, green rouge, and a big lens have probably advanced me more than anything. bruce, thank you for the info with regards to Herb. If i dont get any hints for someone around here, i will give Herb a try. I will also get one of his books too. rc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted August 4, 2009 To the best of my knowledge, there are no shops local that specialize in this area. Your best bet is to call Donna at Tandy and see if she has an answer. Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elliot Report post Posted August 8, 2009 I found a place in Salem that is grinding mine. They asked the right questions, didn't know it all, and listened to what I had to say. Will get it back next Friday. Will let you know how it turns out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elliot Report post Posted August 15, 2009 (edited) Picked up the splitter blade today. It will split 1 oz. thickness as ground, I will strop latter. Snook's Saw Service 503 581 2570 1 800 272 2570 In Salem OR Edited August 15, 2009 by Elliot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
