What Other Knives Are Available?

[kikilamour]

I have a strap cutter which I love for cutting straps and a round knife which is starting to get on my nerves slightly for cutting into leather. However sometimes it is more work than it is worth.

Can anyone recommend something else for cutting leather easily particularly if I want to cut curves and keep my work neat?

Many thanks guys

[chrstn53]

You might look into clicker knives with either straight or curved blades. When cutting corners I love using rein trimmers because you can push through the corners instead of dragging a blade. I found something along the lines of what I use on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Hyde-Knives-3-Xacto-Knives-/400748077296?hash=item5d4e7260f0&item=400748077296&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr

low investment so it would be worth a shot.

[kikilamour]

Hmmmm yeah I do have a clicking knife but we are talking about 3-3.5 mm of bridle leather here

I thought there would be a magical solution but probably not

[chrstn53]

Several passes are needed. When I make cases its usually with 8-10 ounce leather. As with the round knife or any other leather tool it takes a lot of time and practice, then one day it all seems natural. if you looking for something to cut thick leather relatively easy you might try to find a landis/champion/american sole cutter. I've been lucky enough to pick up several 5 in 1's at farm auctions for next to nothing and they cut through thick leather like butter.

[J Hayes]

What round knife do you have? 10oz should be no problem at all for a sharp knife. I cut 10 oz veg with ease using my knives, press to hard and I bury the tip in my cutting board.

Edited August 2, 2014 by J Hayes

[rawcustom]

I use my head knife and a trim knife for most all of my cutting without issue. I will use an hobby knife in some tight spots, but that isn't very often for my work. It sounds to me like you have a dull headknife.

[DavidL]

I have a custom clicker knife that cuts nicely when stropped properly, somewhat hard to make sure the blade doesnt wobble.

Japanese utility knifes also are cheaper than head knives and can pull, pull and be used as a chisel.