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[garypl]

1 hour ago, bikermutt07 said:

That is an interesting knife. I've gotten to where I love the push cut. The detail knife is for those super tight radii, like on the edges of this wallet.

I seem to have a more difficult time pushing the knife - my eyesight isn't so good anymore and I can get down and see better when I am cutting toward myself!  I also use a utility knife with snap off blades, but I just keep stropping the blade and I have not had any need to snap the front section off.  It really cuts smoothly when I keep it stropped.  Nice job on the wallet, by the way!

 

[bikermutt07]

Thanks, I see your "point". Stropping goes a long way even on those throw away blades.

[garypl]

What is the primary use of your curved hook knife and when will you use this instead of the round or straight knife?

Gary

[bikermutt07]

Here is where. See at the bottom of the wallet. It is only one piece through there so you have to make little ¼ pie cuts back to back. These cuts help you know how much to fold back. So, you have to cut them while it's still flat. Just no way to get that head knife in there.

[garypl]

I don’t follow you Bikermutt - I don’t see where you made the pie cuts, but I understand how you can cut in tight places with that skinny hook blade!

[bikermutt07]

At the bottom of the card slots. The card slots fold up and then stitch. So, the radius at the bottom is actually 2 back to back cuts. Little bitty ¼ circle cuts.

I'll get you a pic of the pattern.

[garypl]

Ok, I think I understand- the cuts allow you to fold the end of the wallet up to allow it to lay flat for stitching.  Otherwise there would be a lump at the bottom edge of the wallet on the card slots side.

[Sheilajeanne]

I am thinking of getting a head knife or round knife in the near future. Which one did you buy, and what were your reasons for picking that particular one?

As I'm female, with a small hand, I'm thinking the Texas Rosebud might be a good choice, but would like to know the pros and cons behind different knives.

[bikermutt07]

1 hour ago, Sheilajeanne said:

I am thinking of getting a head knife or round knife in the near future. Which one did you buy, and what were your reasons for picking that particular one?

As I'm female, with a small hand, I'm thinking the Texas Rosebud might be a good choice, but would like to know the pros and cons behind different knives.

Sheila the French model from Terry Knipschield is a smaller headknife (about 4" across the tips).  I chose this model because it has two different cutting styles incorporated into the blade. The regular side is for wide sweeping or straight cuts. The cut back end of the blade is great for tight outside radii. By dropping the  back of the handle down I have gotten as small as ½inch full radius 180 degree turn. 

Think of a round end on a small strap.

It won't cut everything which is why I eventually got the curved detail knife. I have no doubt that it could make that same cut mentioned above. So, it with the rosebud would be a good combination.

The straight trim knife I have was bought only because I had the opportunity to add it to my tiny collection without the wait. A forum member here had it up for sale.

A little more to know about Knipschield Knives.

Terry will absolutely not take your money until your knife is ready to ship. I haven't experienced not having the money ready for payment at the time of completion.

I imagine he has people lined up to buy your knife if you don't.

He has many styles to offer that are not on his website. He has no time to update it. I know of at least 2 models not on his website.

You maybe best served to call him for a consultation on your needs, but please don't waste his time. He is really busy making knives for good boys and girls.

And if I haven't said this, I am in no way affiliated with Knipknives. I am just an overly satisfied patient customer.

Good Luck, Terry.

[Sheilajeanne]

One thing I wanted to know is what's the difference between a head knife and a round knife?  What's best for what task?

 

Terry, I have a detail knife. It's one with a disposable blade, and I don't use it often enough to want to splurge on a really expensive one. Like someone said recently, even the disposable/snap off blades can do a good job if you look after them, and strop them!

I suppose you could even sharpen them, if you wanted to.