ClintM Report post Posted July 15, 2012 Does anyone have experience with the metal type strap cutter and if so What do you like or dislike about it? I have used the wood type and it has a lot of play in it over time. Also does anyone know where can they be purchased? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Nelson Report post Posted July 15, 2012 Does anyone have experience with the metal type strap cutter and if so What do you like or dislike about it? I have used the wood type and it has a lot of play in it over time. Also does anyone know where can they be purchased? I had one at one time and give it to a guy I didn't like. I use the original wood one. I have tried a couple of the Tandy Knockoffs and they didn't work nearly as well as the original one. I bought a like new old stock one off of Ebay for $10.00 a few months ago for a friend of mine. I wouldn't waste my money on the metal one, which Tandy sells. Hope this helps. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike516 Report post Posted July 15, 2012 Ken, I use the wood one a lot but have the cheap Tandy one. What's the name of the good one? I'd like to keep a look out and maybe pick one up. The Tandy one has held up ok but it's kind of flimsy imo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted July 15, 2012 I believe it's called "The Original Strap Cutter." made by Leather products inc. I found one for sale on Etsy The "ORIGINAL" Strap Cutter http://www.etsy.com/listing/95211213/the-original-strip-and-strap-cutter-the Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SandSquid Report post Posted July 16, 2012 I believe it's called "The Original Strap Cutter." made by Leather products inc. Indeed. Springfield Leather stocks them http://springfieldleather.com/29508/Strap-Cutter%2CThe-Original/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinhopkins Report post Posted July 17, 2012 Hi... the metal strap cutter just didn't fly, mainly because at some point in a strap cutter's life, it gets dropped... and it always seems to land wrong, and it breaks. The guys are right about The Original Strap Cutter. It just works well, and holds up well. We've used some in our shop for years, and they're still going strong. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClintM Report post Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks everyone for the great information it is well appreciated. You helped make this purchase decision a lot easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celticleather Report post Posted July 18, 2012 A couple of years ago I was clearing out my old workshop ready for a move. Behind a bench I found the instruction leaflet for the Original Strap Cutter which I bought in 1972. 40 years later, it's still going strong, and I use it every day (I've had to sharpen the blade a few times!). I've attached a pdf of the leaflet, just for interest. Strap-cutter.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClintM Report post Posted July 18, 2012 A couple of years ago I was clearing out my old workshop ready for a move. Behind a bench I found the instruction leaflet for the Original Strap Cutter which I bought in 1972. 40 years later, it's still going strong, and I use it every day (I've had to sharpen the blade a few times!). I've attached a pdf of the leaflet, just for interest. That is amazing, thanks a lot for posting this. That sounds like a tool that is well worth every penny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
