CutThumb Report post Posted October 1, 2018 So I’m using a scalpel, but have just ordered a swivel knife, so hopefully things will improve a tad. I made this notebook, with a Valknut (Viking symbol) for a friend. Didn’t case the leather enough, but noticing that is the pay off I guess. Won’t do that again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted October 1, 2018 I would say you "done real good" with what you had to use. Yes, the swivel knife will help you improve immensely. Ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plinkercases Report post Posted October 1, 2018 Yup for what you have that's just fine. Very interesting project all round. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted October 1, 2018 Serge volken preaches about a "non swivel knife" which is basically a swivel knife blade on a stick. But he says it works great and I'm inclined to believe him. Just goes to show that you don't always need these fancy special tools to get a job done. I think it looks pretty good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CutThumb Report post Posted October 1, 2018 Thank you, gents. Kind words! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack1970 Report post Posted October 1, 2018 That's really cool! I like it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post Posted October 2, 2018 Nothing wrong with that , looks aged , nice I have known people to modify an old screw driver, sharpened , to use as swivel knife. No different to modifying the ends of nails , bolts etc. to use as stamps . If it works and does the job.....? Like stetson912 said, you don't have to use all the fancy tools to do the job. HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retswerb Report post Posted October 2, 2018 You’re off to a great start! Looking forward to seeing more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComputerDoctor Report post Posted October 2, 2018 That looks real good! Nice work When you get your swivel knife, it will initially feel very weird so don't try to use it on something important, rather practice on scrap as practice makes perfect. Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdpeters Report post Posted October 2, 2018 Looks real good to me. I like how the color turned out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CutThumb Report post Posted October 2, 2018 I did three coats of Fiebings saddle tan, and something went wrong on the last coat - there were patches of almost grey, when the light caught it. So I put a coat of mahogany on top to see what it would do. I lucked in, I guess! Thanks for the encouragement, everyone. Means a lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted October 2, 2018 That looks very much very excellent. It has a bit of a 'rustic' look to it. Not a criticism by any means, I see some uneveness in the plain circular border; that shouts out to me - hand-made, - not made by an impersonal machine somewhere Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted October 3, 2018 @Handstitched I've heard the same thing. Just haven't gotten around to trying it haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoobyNewbie Report post Posted October 3, 2018 Gorgeous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East50Leather Report post Posted October 3, 2018 Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
