Head knife- lady's hand

[ByNelson]

Hello 

I'm having a hard time finding a head knife 

I'm 2 years into making leather goods and I now want to treat myself to a good head knife. 

I'm a lady and therefore have smaller hands than many of you gentlemen does, but many of the knifes in the stores looks to big...

I don't mind that the knife is not brand new, but I would love it to be a nice quality 

Any suggestions? 

Kind ragards

Sarah

[bikermutt07]

http://www.knipknives.com/leather.php

Terry makes an excellent knife. You may have to wait, but is worth it. I own his French model and love it. He makes a petite version that isn't listed on his site. He can actually make whatever you want and his prices are very reasonable.

Super nice gentleman and I can't say enough good things about him. If you call him he will be very informative and helpful.

[ByNelson]

Thanks I will definitely look into this, will Terry send internationally?

[bgl500]

Contact Josh Fields of Fields Made Knives and I'm sure he can make what you're looking for. He makes amazing knives and has a pretty fast turn around.

Josh Fields Knives

[ByNelson]

Also beautiful knifes, nice to see what is out there....

[Matt S]

I have average size palms but stubby fingers, and struggle to use most round knife handles, or I do until I take 3/4" off the length with a saw, then reprofile the handle with a rasp.

[LumpenDoodle2]

2 hours ago, Matt S said:

I have average size palms but stubby fingers, and struggle to use most round knife handles, or I do until I take 3/4" off the length with a saw, then reprofile the handle with a rasp.

That is exactly what I did with my knife.    I have a lovely old Dixon round knife, and tried to make do with the original handle in my little mitts.    Love the knife, but once I finally committed myself to cutting down that lovely old handle (it felt a real sin), it's so much easier to use now.

[jcuk]

I will second Bikermutt 07 on Knipsknives have a Texas Rosebud model handle not over big at all.

Fantastic tool i have lots of old Dixon tools,Osborne tools including a newer Osborne round knife

replacement of a old damage Osborne Knife which they replaced free of charge fantastic costumer service

but sorry to say new Knife not as good as old knife could not hold a sharpe edge.

Which is why i which i charmed my wife to get me a Knipknife the difference was night and day.

Terry was really busy at the time but was super to deal with. 

Hope this helps

JCUK

[ByNelson]

I emailed Terry, and I'm confident he will have a knife that is exactly what I'm looking for.... I see it as an investment in my future, because right now his knife is way better than me 

Edited June 8, 2017 by ByNelson

[bikermutt07]

You won't be disappointed. I too have big hands and short stubby fingers. Gloves are a nightmare for me. That French model fits perfect in my hand though.

My only complaint at all (and it's not really a complaint) is that it will dig into my cutting surface a little. Man, that thing is sharp.

Champagne problems.

[ByNelson]

Bikermutt: thanks for making this possible, didn't even know about Terry.... such a big world out there and so much to learn   

[bikermutt07]

Yeah he is great. I think I remember him saying if I didn't feel like it was perfect (for some forgotten time period) I could feel free to return it.

I emailed him after a week and said "they'll pry it out of my cold dead hands".

 

[cloehorse]

Terry's knives are great, I have klenda and the curved detail knives. He had no problems sending to New Zealand. 

[ByNelson]

I ordered the French head knife from Terry,  now I just need to be patient 

[bikermutt07]

Yay!!!! I am waiting patiently for the clicker knife. I promised not to harass him. Hehe