Thanks Joe. Really useful to me as a new knife maker having to learn to do leather sheath decoration. I needed a basic explanation of what maybe seemed obvious to many leatherworkers!
Just started your Fundamentals of Floral Carving course and would like to know how to set up the swivel knife to fit my hand, is the any guide lines on the height of the saddle from the blade edge, Thanks
Thank you for the tip. You read my mind. 😆 i have a question though. How sharp should the swivel knife be? I think I sharpened mine to much. My cuts look like slices.
Okay so quick question if I may ask, actually two quick question, the first one is when my dad did leather work in the 1970's, I don't think he ever sharpened his swivel knife, at that point would I need a new one since I inherited his leather tools? Second question is would you recommend a ceramic bladed swivel knife or are the metal bladed swivel knives better for leather work?
It would really depend on the type of leather, cheaper leathers or leathers with a texture, no that won't work. Tooling leather can but you'll need to have a light touch so you're not pushing it too far though
Superb video with all I needed to know to start using this intimidating tool...a little less so now, thanks to you! A big thank you.
Could you discuss the sharpening of the blade when you first get the swivel knife?
Thanks Joe. Really useful to me as a new knife maker having to learn to do leather sheath decoration. I needed a basic explanation of what maybe seemed obvious to many leatherworkers!
skillful teacher
Great advice for a newbie like myself, thanks.
Thank you for this helpful tutorial.
Thank you very much Joe, very helpful
Really, thank you. I was confused.
Now it's clear.
Loving videos Joe! Still waiting for my cheap China made knife to arrive. Excited to start!
Thank you for the great tips 😁
Just started your Fundamentals of Floral Carving course and would like to know how to set up the swivel knife to fit my hand, is the any guide lines on the height of the saddle from the blade edge, Thanks
Thank you 😊
Thanks. Wery helpfull!😊
Thanks for sharing. Useful info as usual.
Thank you for the tip. You read my mind. 😆 i have a question though.
How sharp should the swivel knife be? I think I sharpened mine to much. My cuts look like slices.
Nice demo.
Eddie Hodges
Thanks. I've got a question please. What kind of leather I have to use. Thank you again.
Grazie.
Okay so quick question if I may ask, actually two quick question, the first one is when my dad did leather work in the 1970's, I don't think he ever sharpened his swivel knife, at that point would I need a new one since I inherited his leather tools? Second question is would you recommend a ceramic bladed swivel knife or are the metal bladed swivel knives better for leather work?
another great instructional segment! Thanks. I think my worst issue is really good lightning, seems I'm always in my own shadow.
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this is where learning how to hold a pencil the correct way comes in handy
will you be able to carve on 1 oz leather? or it needs to thicker leather can you please give me some idea thanks
It would really depend on the type of leather, cheaper leathers or leathers with a texture, no that won't work. Tooling leather can but you'll need to have a light touch so you're not pushing it too far though
wife calls me a skin widdler. sounds kinda catchy, but also creepy!