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I'd use veg tan between 2.0mm - 2.5mm. Colin

That's perfect Mark - where do I sign up! Colin

Interesting video. The tang is much larger than I was expecting. Colin

That's fantastic Hamish. Colin

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80515 Colin

Thanks Macaroon. Interesting reading. Colin

Not so sure. It's not that obvious from the photo, but the other end is hooked slightly over and the end is very thin at about 2mm. I wasn't sure if it could have been used for prying. Colin

I've tinkered with leather work for a few years and decided it was time I tried to improve my saddle stitch. The YouTube videos by Ian Atkinson and Nigel Armitage convinced me I needed a cobblers hammer - what other reason could there be for my stitching looking rubbish :lmao: Anyway, not...

Unless things have changed recently, Le Prevo are only open Monday to Friday. Colin

>> Are cheap sets of pricking irons like these any good, or would they be a waste of money? Pay a bit more and get some Seiwa diamond ones from Goods Japan (they have an ebay shop). You don't need a full set, just get the 2 and 6 pronged versions of your required size. Colin

If you're not familiar with the cooksongold.com website, I'm sure you soon will be! Colin

If you don't mind putting your own handle on, Nic Westermann also does some great blades http://nicwestermann.co.uk/product-category/detail-carving-blades/ Colin

Those Seiwa leathercaft tools are well regarded and keenly priced from Goods Japan. Colin

The new drop point profile looks great. Now where did I leave my Opi and files :-) Colin

Both look great. Colin