Tiger leather cutting blade

Yes, I bought one. I bought it cause I was looking for a single edge bevel. It has a double. Single edge razor blade works as well. Do not waste your money.
 
In a video they are using something that looks like one half of a pair of scissors, not the expensive tiger tool


I too am in search of a tool because I gave it my first go today and it was a double edged razor,the kind that mounts to a pen, and it didn't do well, will need something a bit more sturdy I think and single edged

What is recommended, I'm not enthused about buying a 55 dollar razor from tiger
 
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Joe Barringer said:
Absolutely incredible! That's the Chinese steel version to the German steel we offer for $16. You can't beat German steel but for price that Chinese blade is cheap. Just be sure to wear eye protection if the blade chips or breaks when cutting leather.

Our offering is an alternative to Tiger's high priced MAP Crap pricing structure.
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If you would read the ad on e-bay you will notice that these are hand made in France and for that 5.00 price you get the blade only. The blade and handle is 42.00. 50.00 total for knife and shipping is.

Dick

tries to assum nothing
 
rhncue said:
If you would read the ad on e-bay you will notice that these are hand made in France and for that 5.00 price you get the blade only. The blade and handle is 42.00. 50.00 total for knife and shipping is.

Dick

tries to assum nothing
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WOW! You're absolutely correct as it is from France via Ukraine. I saw the Chinese style writing (at least it looked that way to me) on the handle so I assumed it was from China. But it's still not German steel like what we offer and I don't know about anything French. I didn't know they made anything other than wine and cheese. If they make steel the way they fight wars, I'd be out.

That little gem will cost you $13 delivered from Ukraine. The $5 price is a deal if you like French steel. The shipping it $8 which kills the deal unless you purchase 10 or more where the shipping is drastically reduced.

c'est la vie, oui oui
 
i prefer a good wood carving knife. any knife will work as long as the bevels are flat. however when using a knife you also need to know how to sharpen, which is a whole new skill set. if you are looking for a single bevel knife look for "kiridashi", they come in left and right handed versions. if you don't know how to sharpen or don't want to learn, then disposable razors are probably the best way to go.
 
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The absolutely best tool I've ever used to cut tips for a consistent radius is this tool. It's professional and gives the best results of anything anyone can put up. It gives the same radius every single time on every single tip. No guess work or inconsistency as with hand cutting. Of course, the initial cost is much higher but professionals use the best available and the savings comes in the long haul.

Muellers sells them for $100 or so. Great investment. IMHO


 
Joe Barringer said:
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The absolutely best tool I've ever used to cut tips for a consistent radius is this tool. It's professional and gives the best results of anything anyone can put up. It gives the same radius every single time on every single tip. No guess work or inconsistency as with hand cutting. Of course, the initial cost is much higher but professionals use the best available and the savings comes in the long haul.

Muellers sells them for $100 or so. Great investment. IMHO


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I agree with, and use this for, shaping. I use it because it was one of the first things I bought and Jerry McWorter showed it to me. The planer knives are still the nuts for trimming flush to the ferrule without risk.
 
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