nancyrip Report post Posted September 27, 2013 I like how the metallic lace looks but have concerns regarding whether the finish will flake and whether it is hard to bevel. What experience have others had with the metallic lace? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sovran81 Report post Posted September 27, 2013 I have cut my own and can only comment on that. It appears to be a plastic layer bonded to the leather. Having the same concerns I tried to peel it off and had no luck. I cut a strand from the stretchy belly of the hide and stretched it. The strand and the bonded layer stretched, lightening the color slightly but it stayed bonded and still couldn't be separated. I then saturated the strand with Aussie Leather Conditioner while stretching it again thinking that the conditioner might break or slip the bond. I still had no luck peeling the "metallic" layer off. I have made several turks and pineapples using it and so far have had no problems. I half expected all the over and under through tight knots to peel it away and it withstood the process very well. I have not beveled it but I have run it through a strand resizer. It cut well but seemed to dull the blades a little faster than FG leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tracym Report post Posted October 6, 2013 On the dog leads, it sounds like it wears off pretty quick with use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
