Members Brigg Posted January 24, 2021 Members Report Posted January 24, 2021 I am looking for a smaller head knife that is good quality. I don't want to spend more than $150 as I am new to this style of knife. I can find custom ones that are $200 +. I've looked at Abbey England, RM Leather, Osbourne and I have not found one. There is the Osbourne 71 which is 4.5" but is sounds like this is a low quality knife that needs pretty serious sharpening from new. If anyone has any recommendations please let me know. If I need to spend more I can, I've never used or sharpened this style of knife before so I am hesitant to spend too much. Would a French knife be a good alternative? Image from Abbey England Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted January 24, 2021 Contributing Member Report Posted January 24, 2021 Check out this seller https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Handmade-High-Carbon-Steel-Round-Head-Leather-Cutter-Skiving-Tool-Sheath-QC20/183974299306?hash=item2ad5b906aa:g:6oMAAOSwzRpe4n7c Mixed, but mainly positive, reviews on the quality and sharpness as received. But all knives should be sharpened after arrival Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members jcuk Posted January 24, 2021 Members Report Posted January 24, 2021 This maybe a better choice for you it will do anything a round knife can do, less of a learning curve in use and sharpening. https://www.abbeyengland.com/barnsley-single-head-knife-552.html They also have these cant say how good or bad they are, the blade does not look over big. https://www.abbeyengland.com/abbey-round-knife-10222.html Tempted by this myself but cant justify it to the other half i think, but this looks a good one they don't come up that often as good as this, yes it maybe on the large side for you now but you will get use to it and not regret it. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-half-moon-cutter-cobblers-saddlers-leather-working-tool-by-Dixon/164662949917?hash=item2656ad381d:g:oVMAAOSwxTxgDAQo Hope this helps JCUK Quote
Members Brigg Posted January 24, 2021 Author Members Report Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, fredk said: Check out this seller https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Handmade-High-Carbon-Steel-Round-Head-Leather-Cutter-Skiving-Tool-Sheath-QC20/183974299306?hash=item2ad5b906aa:g:6oMAAOSwzRpe4n7c Mixed, but mainly positive, reviews on the quality and sharpness as received. But all knives should be sharpened after arrival Thank you for the recommendation. Somethings that stand out to me about these knives is 1) the quality control sticker and 2) the lack of a maker's mark...they might be okay but they seems like a cheap Chinese knives. 1 hour ago, jcuk said: This maybe a better choice for you it will do anything a round knife can do, less of a learning curve in use and sharpening. https://www.abbeyengland.com/barnsley-single-head-knife-552.html They also have these cant say how good or bad they are, the blade does not look over big. https://www.abbeyengland.com/abbey-round-knife-10222.html Tempted by this myself but cant justify it to the other half i think, but this looks a good one they don't come up that often as good as this, yes it maybe on the large side for you now but you will get use to it and not regret it. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-half-moon-cutter-cobblers-saddlers-leather-working-tool-by-Dixon/164662949917?hash=item2656ad381d:g:oVMAAOSwxTxgDAQo Hope this helps JCUK Thank you for the recommendation. I just ordered the Osbourne 73 Lead knife which I think is their equivalent of the Barnsley one as it is cheaper with shipping...can't say if the Barnley would be better or worse as they both look crude but they are priced accordingly. The Dixon one is really big. If anyone else has recommendations for a 4" or smaller round/head knife I would still be curious. Quote
Members battlemunky Posted January 24, 2021 Members Report Posted January 24, 2021 Leatherwranglers has a round knife that I ordered about 6-7 mos ago that should be arriving any day. It is $195 though but its supposed to be excellent. It's called The PERK. https://leatherwranglers.com/shop/ols/products/performance-essentials-round-knife Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted January 24, 2021 Contributing Member Report Posted January 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, Brigg said: Thank you for the recommendation. Somethings that stand out to me about these knives is 1) the quality control sticker and 2) the lack of a maker's mark...they might be okay but they seems like a cheap Chinese knives. A. the maker is in England. As yet that is not a colony of China b. the makers mark is embedded in the handle c. TRY READING THE LISTING FOR ONCE- EEJIT!! Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Brigg Posted January 24, 2021 Author Members Report Posted January 24, 2021 31 minutes ago, battlemunky said: Leatherwranglers has a round knife that I ordered about 6-7 mos ago that should be arriving any day. It is $195 though but its supposed to be excellent. It's called The PERK. https://leatherwranglers.com/shop/ols/products/performance-essentials-round-knife That looks like a nice knife. I will add it to my list of knives to consider if I decide I like that style of knife. 27 minutes ago, fredk said: A. the maker is in England. As yet that is not a colony of China b. the makers mark is embedded in the handle c. TRY READING THE LISTING FOR ONCE- EEJIT!! No where on the listing does it say where the knives are made...that is usually a pride point if they made in the place the business is located. I've never seen a custom knife maker use quality control stickers. Is the makers mark the pin decoration? Normally knife makers will sign the blade as that is the essential part of the tool. Handles don't always last the life of the knife. I know Bob Kramer uses that sort of decoration but he always signs the actual blade of the knife as far as I know. Quote
Members Retswerb Posted January 24, 2021 Members Report Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Brigg said: No where on the listing does it say where the knives are made...that is usually a pride point if they made in the place the business is located. I've never seen a custom knife maker use quality control stickers. Is the makers mark the pin decoration? Normally knife makers will sign the blade as that is the essential part of the tool. Handles don't always last the life of the knife. I know Bob Kramer uses that sort of decoration but he always signs the actual blade of the knife as far as I know. I’m with @Brigg on this one, @fredk. The seller talks plenty about shipping from the UK, but manufacture isn’t mentioned. Then I found the statement on their website that “Blades and Blanks operates in the major regions of the world such as, South Asia, Middle East ,Australia,North America and Europe and, making our fine collection at the doorstep of the natives. “ ( https://jayger.co.uk/about-us/ ) I have no idea what they consider the ‘doorstep of the natives’ but I doubt it’s their UK office. EDIT: Might still be a fine knife, I just don’t see reason to share your confidence based on what’s in the listing. Do you have personal experience with them? Edited January 24, 2021 by Retswerb Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted January 24, 2021 Contributing Member Report Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Retswerb said: I’m with @Brigg on this one, @fredk. The seller talks plenty about shipping from the UK, but manufacture isn’t mentioned. Its not???? You too need to read quote from one of their listings - see the bit that says 'All items Made by us' ???? Fully functional, easy to store & good addition in your tools. Great for giving away as a gift.Each of our Damascus skiving Tool made by professionals according to the need for everyday use and they are unique in their own way. Buy with confidence. :::::All Items Made by us:::: Feel Free to contact us for all your Inquires, Questions and Feedback. We will be happy to help you to design tools according to your need and taste. Thank You I've not bought from them but I have been in contact with them Just forget it all. I shall no longer be posting any advice or help on this website. Its a bluddy waste of my time PS. the 'quality control sticker' is actually the sellers ebay listing identifier. If you bother to read or contact the seller you'd find this out and not jump to stupid unfounded assumptions Edited January 24, 2021 by fredk Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
CFM tsunkasapa Posted January 24, 2021 CFM Report Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Brigg said: Thank you for the recommendation. Somethings that stand out to me about these knives is 1) the quality control sticker and 2) the lack of a maker's mark...they might be okay but they seems like a cheap Chinese knives. Thank you for the recommendation. I just ordered the Osbourne 73 Lead knife which I think is their equivalent of the Barnsley one as it is cheaper with shipping...can't say if the Barnley would be better or worse as they both look crude but they are priced accordingly. The Dixon one is really big. If anyone else has recommendations for a 4" or smaller round/head knife I would still be curious. Personally, I doubt you will be happy with this knife, I may be wrong. But based on the picture it isn't sharpened to do what a head/round knife does. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
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