Need Some Info On Barry King And Wrangler Swivel Knives

[Tkleather1]

Peter Main uses Henley knives. I just talked to him.

[gtwister09]

Peter actually used to sell a modified Henley for lighter leathers. I bought a couple of the blades when he first came out with them many years ago. They work very well on lighter leathers.

I am "poor" on blades and knives. The only one that I don't have at this time is Paul's. I have at least one of each of these....King, Tandy, Tandy Pro, Smith, Beard, Osborne, Russell, Henley and some unknown makers. I have blades likewise from all of the these guys as well as Peter, some ceramics including some beader and hair blades.

One of these days I will have to give Paul a shot. Most people are really singing his praises. The anodized aluminum is a neat marketing deal for the barrels.

I would strongly suggest that you try various knifes out. I have fairly large hands but I generally use a shorter smaller diameter knife. This is more of a carry over from drafting than anything else. I likewise don't use large diameter pens either. If you search some of the older threads you will find some information on helping you select the right height and diameter (or at least get you close to selecting the proper height and diameter for you).

Regards,

Ben

[cem]

Thankyou everyone,

At the moment I think I am leaning towards the Wrangler as Barry's is alot heavier than the Midas and a bit longer, but I will drop them all an email about custom options. I'm after some bevellers from Barry anyway and a replacement small modelling spoon after a member of my family who shall remain nameless decided it would be a good idea to try and open a paint can with it. I fixed it up the best I could but it's still not the same, so a decent one from Peter payed for by the offending party might discourage them from touching my tools again.

Ben I would love to be able to try all the swivel knives out but it's just not possible where I live, Western Australia is a waste land when it comes to carving/tooling leather, I haven't come across anyone else who does it and the guy who runs the local leather shop said I was the first person in many years to buy stamps the last time I went in there (they still have Craftool stamps from the 70's) and I'm not sure if the overseas makers would be too fond of sending stuff half way across the world only for me to send it back if I didn't like it.

And I'll admit it I like the look of the colours on the Wrangler and if it is the right fit and I was eventually to get two and they happened to be the colours of mine and the offending parties football team it might come about a bit quicker hee hee.

Cheers everyone

Clair

[King's X]

Just say the word and I can send you a couple of my "I don't use" knives for you to try out under one condition......You send them back, please!

[cem]

Thankyou for the offer Kings X, I'm putting in an order with Wrangler at the end of the week just when I thought I would get some free time the day job gets in the way again but if for some reason I don't like the Wrangler I will take you up on it.

Thanks again

Cheers,

Clair

[King's X]

sounds good...just let me know.

[cem]

Took a bit longer than I hoped due to various things but finally got my Wrangler today I absolutely love it fits my hand perfectly so you are off the hook Kings X.

Cheers,

Clair