rmr Report post Posted April 14, 2011 What are the main uses/advantages of a 4 1/4" head knife or a 6" round knife. I currently have a head knife and am trying to decide if getting a round knife would be of any benifit Thanks RMR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted April 14, 2011 I have both and i like the round knife alot better. I wouldn't buy any knife over 4 inches wide personally and i have a couple that are over 4 inches.. Their just to big. IMO a 3 inch is more usefull and easier to use and control. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spur2009 Report post Posted April 15, 2011 I have both round and head knives from 2" to 6" and have a total of 12. I use them contantly while saddlemaking. You can cut turns and curves with a head knife that you can't cut easily with a stright knife. Also nothinng skives leather like a good sharp head or round knife. They both look intimadating but with practice you will be lost without one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted April 16, 2011 Yeah once you get them down they are a wonderful tool. Ive got 5 assorted sizes and shapes right now, each one gets used for something different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
