Members SouthernCross Posted January 10, 2018 Members Report Posted January 10, 2018 Does anyone have a recommendation for a good swivel knife that won't break the bank? I've been using the knife that came with my Tandy leather kit many years ago and it's pretty pitiful. For one thing, it's too short for me and nin-adjustable. Quote
Members Carson Posted January 10, 2018 Members Report Posted January 10, 2018 The old Tandy knives if you can find one, I have about three shafts and about six blades but I like the angled ones better. The ones from the early 70 s are very high quality Quote If you can live, thank god If you can read, thank a teacher If you can read this in English, thank a veteran May God Bless, Carson of C Hangin Diamond Leather and Catte Company
Members JMcC Posted January 10, 2018 Members Report Posted January 10, 2018 Here is an adjustable knife from Tandy's that's only 20 bucks, adjustable, and has a comfort yoke. https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/easy-comfort-swivel-knife Quote
Members SouthernCross Posted January 10, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 10, 2018 8 hours ago, Carson said: The old Tandy knives if you can find one, I have about three shafts and about six blades but I like the angled ones better. The ones from the early 70 s are very high quality Is there a way to tell by looking at them if they are the older knives? I see some on Ebay listed as "vintage", but that doesn't really tell me anything, Quote
Members Carson Posted January 22, 2018 Members Report Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) The steel won’t be painted and mine look like this... sorry I can’t take a pic hold on Edited January 22, 2018 by Carson Quote If you can live, thank god If you can read, thank a teacher If you can read this in English, thank a veteran May God Bless, Carson of C Hangin Diamond Leather and Catte Company
Members Carson Posted January 22, 2018 Members Report Posted January 22, 2018 They will have steel stripes and are kind of gray Quote If you can live, thank god If you can read, thank a teacher If you can read this in English, thank a veteran May God Bless, Carson of C Hangin Diamond Leather and Catte Company
Members Brown64 Posted January 24, 2018 Members Report Posted January 24, 2018 Save your money, and buy a Tandy Craftool Pro, or a Berry King preferably the last one. They are both very good knifes around $50.00, and you won't regret your purchase. Quote
Members Rhale Posted February 2, 2018 Members Report Posted February 2, 2018 I would recommend a Barry King or Henley, both are great knives! Quote
Members LakeHavasuLeather Posted February 16, 2018 Members Report Posted February 16, 2018 I have a couple of Duane Watts SK. They are awesome to say the least. https://www.etsy.com/shop/DWLeatherworks Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted April 22, 2018 Moderator Report Posted April 22, 2018 Considering I have more SK than any sane person should have, if I had to choose just one barrel I would be in a quandary because there are so many good ones. Leather wranglers are works of art, Barry King are solid work horses and you can't go wrong with a Henley. Also, Ed LaBarre, Gordon Andrus and Robert Beard make excellent knives. More important than the barrel is the blade. This comes down to experience and the style of carving you like, but I can tell you that when I switched from my starter Tandy knife to one of the makers listed above, my whole world changed. I could do things I didn't think were possible. I was able to control my cuts like never before. The combo of a properly fit knife and a good blade cannot be overstated. Quote Learnleather.com
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