Members multivitamins Posted January 30, 2016 Members Report Posted January 30, 2016 Ok. I received the tools from cmdachong. I ordered the 3.85mm (9+2) for $100 and its around 7 TPI. Every tooth is around 1.85-2mm wide. The iron is well polished when I received it. Every tooth shines like a mirror and very sharp. It's chunky/thick and dwarfs the Japan prongs. Easily, hammering this iron twice will make it pass thru the leather. I didn't even use my awl the first time I tried it. All in all, I am very happy with the performance of cmdachong iron. However, comparing it to my friend's Amy Roke irons, I have to be honest that Amy Roke irons look way better (still waiting for my copy).
Members multivitamins Posted January 30, 2016 Members Report Posted January 30, 2016 Curious what method you used to get in touch with him, or if you used an english to chinese translation? I've emailed him to no response... it's been about two weeks. I'm about to just order some Amy Roke irons, but his price is better and I like the way these look. I also have cmdachong irons. Honestly, I would rather go with AmyRoke irons. Looks better and thicker. There is a reason why the chinese leatherguys would wait 2 months and pay 2x for AmyRoke irons.
Members stevieboy7 Posted January 31, 2016 Members Report Posted January 31, 2016 I also have cmdachong irons. Honestly, I would rather go with AmyRoke irons. Looks better and thicker. There is a reason why the chinese leatherguys would wait 2 months and pay 2x for AmyRoke irons. Who cares how the iron looks... as long as it works? Doesn't seem to be worth double the price for some fancier aesthetics. I don't know of any good leatherworking guys waiting on the AmyRokes... its just pushed by SimaPrague (they're probably giving him money/products for shoutouts) and all of his fanboys are just following suit. All of the good leatherworkers are either happy with their Blanchards, or have picked up a set of Japanese or Korean Irons that are perfectly fine.
Members multivitamins Posted January 31, 2016 Members Report Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) You are correct. Both perform the same, just like blanchards. I just like how amy roke iron looks. Edited January 31, 2016 by multivitamins
Members krominix Posted January 31, 2016 Members Report Posted January 31, 2016 Who cares how the iron looks... as long as it works? Doesn't seem to be worth double the price for some fancier aesthetics. I don't know of any good leatherworking guys waiting on the AmyRokes... its just pushed by SimaPrague (they're probably giving him money/products for shoutouts) and all of his fanboys are just following suit. All of the good leatherworkers are either happy with their Blanchards, or have picked up a set of Japanese or Korean Irons that are perfectly fine. Peter Nitz is a huge fan of the Roke irons too. He has them all over his IG Trial and Error
Members pansa Posted February 1, 2016 Members Report Posted February 1, 2016 Thanks for the help everyone.While the Amy Rokes are beautiful and have good reviews, I've decided to go ahead and order from cmdachong since he replied to me yesterday and has such reasonable prices. I'm not interested in selling my work (nor is it up to snuff to do so just yet) so it's a hobby that is not yet paying for itself. I'll report back on my thoughts when they arrive!
Members multivitamins Posted February 1, 2016 Members Report Posted February 1, 2016 Thanks for the help everyone.While the Amy Rokes are beautiful and have good reviews, I've decided to go ahead and order from cmdachong since he replied to me yesterday and has such reasonable prices. I'm not interested in selling my work (nor is it up to snuff to do so just yet) so it's a hobby that is not yet paying for itself. I'll report back on my thoughts when they arrive! you will surely enjoy his tools. Just remember to follow him up when you order and confirm when he will ship. Also, take note that the chinese new year is very near. Hence, most cnc factory will take a break within this week with delays in production. Plus, most shipping companies will be closed. Just expect some delays. Chinese new year is a big thing is china and normally every work stops to celebrate.
Members pansa Posted February 2, 2016 Members Report Posted February 2, 2016 you will surely enjoy his tools. Just remember to follow him up when you order and confirm when he will ship. Also, take note that the chinese new year is very near. Hence, most cnc factory will take a break within this week with delays in production. Plus, most shipping companies will be closed. Just expect some delays. Chinese new year is a big thing is china and normally every work stops to celebrate. Good to know! Thanks for your help.
Contributing Member 24VOLTS Posted February 3, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted February 3, 2016 There are some nice irons on Etsy by seller called goodnleather. I purchased a set. They are Benedicts irons. They are well made, polished and marked how many stitches per inch. They are stitching chisels and they work great. Just another alternative.
Members lokko21 Posted February 4, 2016 Members Report Posted February 4, 2016 Thanks for the help everyone.While the Amy Rokes are beautiful and have good reviews, I've decided to go ahead and order from cmdachong since he replied to me yesterday and has such reasonable prices. I'm not interested in selling my work (nor is it up to snuff to do so just yet) so it's a hobby that is not yet paying for itself. I'll report back on my thoughts when they arrive! How did you get ahold of him, which set did you get and how much..!?!? Thanks for the help everyone.While the Amy Rokes are beautiful and have good reviews, I've decided to go ahead and order from cmdachong since he replied to me yesterday and has such reasonable prices. I'm not interested in selling my work (nor is it up to snuff to do so just yet) so it's a hobby that is not yet paying for itself. I'll report back on my thoughts when they arrive!
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