Members Deanimator Posted June 27, 2010 Members Report Posted June 27, 2010 The head knife discussion was interesting. Given the cost however, that's not something I'll be getting soon. Right now, I'm using an X-acto knife for cutting paper and carboard patterns. For cutting leather, I'm using a standard razor knife (box cutter). I notice that I rarely get through on one pass with the razor knife. The blade is new, so I'm sure my technique is lacking. For those not using a head knife, what are you using and do you have any tips on cutting more accurately and effectively? Thanks. Quote "When I was young, I looked like Al Capone but I lacked his compassion." - Oscar Levant.
dirtclod Posted June 27, 2010 Report Posted June 27, 2010 I'm not sure when you say box cutter if you mean you mean one with a saftey razor blade or not. If you don't want to get a head / round knife right now a sheet rock / utility knife will work. At least you can sharpen a blade if it gets dull and new blades don't cost that much. Quote I'm old enough to know that i don't know everything.
Members Deanimator Posted June 27, 2010 Author Members Report Posted June 27, 2010 I'm not sure when you say box cutter if you mean you mean one with a saftey razor blade or not. If you don't want to get a head / round knife right now a sheet rock / utility knife will work. At least you can sharpen a blade if it gets dull and new blades don't cost that much. I'm using a utility razor knife with a retractable, double ended blade that can be removed and flipped when one side gets dull. Quote "When I was young, I looked like Al Capone but I lacked his compassion." - Oscar Levant.
dirtclod Posted June 27, 2010 Report Posted June 27, 2010 You can strop or sharpen those blades when they get dull. Quote I'm old enough to know that i don't know everything.
Members Deanimator Posted June 27, 2010 Author Members Report Posted June 27, 2010 You can strop or sharpen those blades when they get dull. I've got a knife sharpening kit which I use for a couple of military knives. How often would you sharpen blades like that? Thanks. Quote "When I was young, I looked like Al Capone but I lacked his compassion." - Oscar Levant.
dirtclod Posted June 28, 2010 Report Posted June 28, 2010 Try stroping first if that doesn't help, then sharpen them. you can make a strop out a piece of leather, poster board or file folder. Then rub some red or green buffing compound. You can get compound on ebay if their isn't a store close to where you live. Quote I'm old enough to know that i don't know everything.
Members Deanimator Posted June 28, 2010 Author Members Report Posted June 28, 2010 Try stroping first if that doesn't help, then sharpen them. you can make a strop out a piece of leather, poster board or file folder. Then rub some red or green buffing compound. You can get compound on ebay if their isn't a store close to where you live. I'm not sure if I have light, medium or heavy duty blades. The knives came in a kit with a couple of tape measures. What weight blade would you recommend? Quote "When I was young, I looked like Al Capone but I lacked his compassion." - Oscar Levant.
dirtclod Posted June 28, 2010 Report Posted June 28, 2010 (edited) Is the kind of knife you have? This is what i am talking about. As far as i know theirs only two kinds of blades for them. A straight blade what you want and hooked blade. I've heard that some folks use the hook blade but i would just use the straight blade. Edited June 28, 2010 by dirtclod Quote I'm old enough to know that i don't know everything.
Members Deanimator Posted June 28, 2010 Author Members Report Posted June 28, 2010 Is the kind of knife you have? This is what i am talking about. As far as i know theirs only two kinds of blades for them. A straight blade what you want and hooked blade. I've heard that some folks use the hook blade but i would just use the straight blade. Yep, that's it, a fine Stanley product. The Home Depot website mentions medium and heavy blades. Quote "When I was young, I looked like Al Capone but I lacked his compassion." - Oscar Levant.
dirtclod Posted June 28, 2010 Report Posted June 28, 2010 Learn something new every day because i never knew they medium and heavy blades. Around they only sell one kind and i guess it's the heavy blade. Either way could get both sense they don't cost alot and see which one you like best. Quote I'm old enough to know that i don't know everything.
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