thobgood Report post Posted May 20, 2021 A friend of mine is allergic to nickel (and about a zillion other things, it seems). He just started leathercraft and is a natural at it, but his skin breaks out when he uses his Tandy swivel knife. I turned him on to silicone fingercots which he says helps a lot, but I'd love to be able to find him a swivel knife that he could use with his bare hands. Does anybody know of a source? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted May 21, 2021 Titanium (spendy) or aluminum might be your best bet. Stainless steel and brass often contain some nickel. There is nickel-free stainless, but you have to verify with the mfg. Here’s an aluminum option. https://chuck-smith-leather-tools.myshopify.com/collections/swivel-knives/products/aluminum-swivel-knife Chuck Smith also has titanium-coated knives, but you should verify what the base metal is and determine if the coating will protect your friend’s hands. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted May 21, 2021 Springfield Leather Company sells a brass swivel knife Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsunkasapa Report post Posted May 21, 2021 +1 on the brass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) or you/he could dip the one he has in that dip and grip rubberized coating. https://www.amazon.com/Grip-Rubberized-Plastic-Coating-Green/dp/B016J1ND9I Edited May 21, 2021 by chuck123wapati Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted May 21, 2021 Just now, chuck123wapati said: or you/he could dip the one he has in that dip and grip rubberized coating. Some are sold with a rubber coating on them for positive grip. That still wouldn't account for the saddle, which could cause issues. Perhaps the saddle could also be dipped in plastic coating or covered in tape. Otherwise, great idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrwatch Report post Posted May 21, 2021 veterinarian's tape for horses in red or green. Also used for a thumb guard wrap when wood carving so on each finger tip? check Tractor supply stores or farm stores. . yellow brass is copper and zinc mix. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted May 21, 2021 How about powdercoating the metal parts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeRock Report post Posted May 22, 2021 Thin rubber gloves, nurses/doctors gloves. Gets sweaty after a while but work fine for allergic reactions. I also second the handle plastic dip stuff. Thinned, it goes on nicely, and thinly. I wonder if heat shrink tubing would work on the body of most tools, swivel knives and stamping tools. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhale Report post Posted May 22, 2021 Leather Wrangler swivel knives are aluminum! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted May 22, 2021 5 hours ago, MikeRock said: Thin rubber gloves, nurses/doctors gloves. Gets sweaty after a while but work fine for allergic reactions. I also second the handle plastic dip stuff. Thinned, it goes on nicely, and thinly. I wonder if heat shrink tubing would work on the body of most tools, swivel knives and stamping tools. i use the heat shrink on my home made stamps works fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoycesLeather Report post Posted May 22, 2021 Leather Wranglers are great. I believe they are aluminum and he also has wood and beaded ones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhale Report post Posted June 23, 2021 Barry King knives are brass! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
