Members CitizenKate Posted November 27, 2010 Members Report Posted November 27, 2010 Just wanted to pass along an interesting find I stumbled upon that I don't think very many of us know about. This merchant has an interesting assortment of leatherworking tools and supplies, much of the typical stuff, but also some fairly unique and unusual products (at least in the US market), including stamps, swivel knives, an interesting assortment of punches, powdered dyes (that mix with alcohol, and can be shipped by air)... those are just some of the things I noticed. http://www.goodsjapan.jp/servlet/the-Leather-Craft-Items/Categories Kate Quote
Members cem Posted November 27, 2010 Members Report Posted November 27, 2010 Thanks for the link Kate looks like they have their own shop now as I remember seeing them on Ebay, I have been eyeing off some of the books they sell as some seem to have been published recently. Cheers, Clair Quote
Members Tina Posted November 27, 2010 Members Report Posted November 27, 2010 Thanks a Million Kate, the dyepowder looks more than interesting:-) Quote "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
Members Big O Posted November 27, 2010 Members Report Posted November 27, 2010 I've bought two of their awls through their eBay store. They're ridiculously sharp. You don't even feel them go into your finger, just wonder where the red dye came from...... BUT.....it doesn't last long - about 1.5 holsters. And, the blade will pull out of the handle fairly quickly. The prices are very, very right, though. So.....keep a sharpening stone and a tube of super glue handy if you're going to use their awls. Quote https://www.facebook.com/BigOGunleather
King's X Posted November 28, 2010 Report Posted November 28, 2010 Simon Bennett is the proprietor and he is great to work with. I have purchased several books from him and even though they are written in Japanese they are ridiculously visual with many photographs to help any crafter without the language. I have also purchased some of the swivel knifes and they are much better than the Tandy general swivel knifes. The actions are smooth and spin without skipping a beat. You will not be dissatified with the service from GoodsJapan. Enjoy! Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
Members Old Ghillie Posted December 14, 2010 Members Report Posted December 14, 2010 I have purchased 3 of the swivel knives, without blades, and can only recommend them for quality, price and free shipping from Japan. They are similar to Tandy's but less money and smoother swivel. I have a total of 9 swivel knives but these are my favourite. Gary Quote
Members mugwump Posted December 14, 2010 Members Report Posted December 14, 2010 thank you for the suggestion of this 'shop' ... i think i'm in love with a few of the products.... i guess i better put an order together to see if the romance will last.... again, thank you for the kink...i mean link..... eric Quote ...the game is a foot... and you are a donut...
Members roo4u Posted December 14, 2010 Members Report Posted December 14, 2010 they still have an ebay store as well....i was eyeing their goodies Quote TRACY MONSTER FARM SPECIALTIES-custom tack for dog, horse and human
Members lazybum Posted December 15, 2010 Members Report Posted December 15, 2010 anyone tried their edge beveler? Are they better than the craftool ones at tandy? Whats the difference between the S type and the cheaper one? Quote
pepin1948 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Posted December 15, 2010 May be is the same man, but have a look http://crafts.shop.ebay.com/Home-Arts-Crafts-/160667/i.html?_catref=1&_fln=1&_ssn=goodsjapan&_trksid=p3911.c0.m282 Quote
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