Members olwaylon Posted July 9, 2018 Members Report Posted July 9, 2018 I am in the market for my first round knife and am considering the Tandy Leather Al Stohlman Brand Round Knife 35014-00. I have read reviews on it and other brands and could use some input. Thank you! Quote
Members Big Sioux Saddlery Posted July 9, 2018 Members Report Posted July 9, 2018 I advise you not to spend your money on the Tandy Stohlman round knife. Do yourself a favor and buy either a good vintage knife from a reputable seller of vintage tools that knows how to sharpen round knives, or buy a new one from a good knifemaker. You will never learn how to properly use a round knife as long as you use a poor one, and starting out with a poor one has put many people off of round knives for good. There is not a more versatile, better suited knife for cutting and skiving than the round knife, but to master it, it needs to be sharp and be of good steel. I've seen some of the Tandy Stohlman knives, and I was not impressed. Tandy is not the place to buy a round knife. Quote
Members olwaylon Posted July 9, 2018 Author Members Report Posted July 9, 2018 Thank you! How about Weaver? Quote
Members ByNelson Posted July 9, 2018 Members Report Posted July 9, 2018 I’m no pro, but I got myself a Knipschield knife, best thing I ever did for my leatherwork.... expensive yes, but damn it’s a good one! Quote
bikermutt07 Posted July 9, 2018 Report Posted July 9, 2018 4 hours ago, ByNelson said: I’m no pro, but I got myself a Knipschield knife, best thing I ever did for my leatherwork.... expensive yes, but damn it’s a good one! I'll second that. I didn't know what sharp was until I had a knife from Terry. Oh man, be careful. I have the French model and really couldn't be happier. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members Big Sioux Saddlery Posted July 9, 2018 Members Report Posted July 9, 2018 I don't have a Knipschield knife but I agree with what Bikermutt said above about not knowing what sharp was until he got one. There is a whole different level of sharp in better knives. Weaver's knife would be the same as the Tandy knife. I know when starting out, it seems like too much money to spend on a good knife, but you can buy good quality once, or you can go the other route (like most of us did) and buy crap several times and end up with more money invested and having to buy quality in the end anyway. Also, what type of work do you plan to do? There are different shapes for different purposes. A knife with swept back pointy ends and a bit straighter shape leading up to varying degrees of "pointy-ness at the nose is good for pattern cutting. a broad, more rounded shape is good for skiving and straight cuts. Many people end up with more than one knife. I have several on my bench or within easy reach at any given time. My favorites are an old C.S. Osborne for pattern cutting, and a W. Rose for skiving and straight cuts. Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted July 9, 2018 Moderator Report Posted July 9, 2018 I'll echo the others, and say that the Tandy knife is a waste of money. In fact, Tandy got upset that I said that once on FB, but its true. That knife is very poor quality and doesn't cut well at all. Old companies like W. Rose and Osborne made excellent knives and they are available from folks like Bruce Johnson. He will make sure your knife is sharp and it good condition. All I use are my Knipshield knives. I bought my first one in 2013 and have collected quite a few since then. The difference between them and anything else is astounding. Worth every penny. Terry is out on an injury right now, but he'll be back soon. Quote Learnleather.com
bikermutt07 Posted July 9, 2018 Report Posted July 9, 2018 Another note on the Tandy. I have owned 2 that came from lot buys. One I gave away, the other is still sitting all lonely in it's package. Also, a little perspective. I'm just a part time hobbyist. I am not making any income from my pieces. I still say a Knipschield is a worthwhile investment. Sometimes things pay for themselves in convienance. It is nice to push that razor sharp item right thru anything I want to cut. Here is a piece of 7-8 ounce molded over on itself. The knife rolled right thru it. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members olwaylon Posted July 9, 2018 Author Members Report Posted July 9, 2018 Thank you gentlemen for your timely input, I appreciate it very much! Quote
Members sheathmaker Posted July 9, 2018 Members Report Posted July 9, 2018 Terry Knipschield, Danny Marlin Joshua Fields, all excellent maker. google Knip knives, Danny Marlin knives, or Fields Made Knives. You can't go wrong with any of these guys. Paul Quote Paul long-----108 Briarwood Ln. W-----Kerrville, TX--78028------830 367 5536-- pfl@cebridge.net
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