Nate Report post Posted January 9, 2010 I recently bought an "Original Wyoming Knife" ( http://wyomingknife.com/knives.htm , scroll down ) to try in lieu of a head knife, which I don't have. Wow. I've been cutting my leather with shears / scissors and/or x-acto knives. With a tremendous amount of frustration, of course. This knife snips right through. Nice thing? It is <$30. I'm not saying this replaces a head knife -how could I, I don't have one? But it might be a good addition to your arsenal of cutting tools. Nate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyScott Report post Posted January 10, 2010 A standard 'utility knife' as found at Home Depot, Lowe's, WalMart, Ace Hardware, etc., (see this link: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?keyword=utility%2Bknife&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 is readily available and much less expensive than $30. HD carries an ergonomically designed utility knife for just under $4. Blades are inexpensive and readily available also. Strop the blade occassionally and it will do the job. My mentor only uses a utility knife and he has been doing leather for 60 or so years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nate Report post Posted January 11, 2010 Good point; I was attracted by the curve on this blade, however. I used it tonight for the first time, and was very pleased with the results. The utility knives look like they'd do a great job. I guess it just goes to show you there is no one perfect way of doing anything I also plan to carry the wyoming knife in the woods during hunting season and hope to use it for its intended purpose, too. Nate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites