Tool Time // The Single Head Knife

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Tool Time // The Single Head Knife

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J.H.Leather

Күн бұрын

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In this brand new series I will take you through ALL of my tools that I use in my leather work and let you know where to get your own, how to maintain them and the best techniques to get the most out of your tools.
In this first episode of tool time I will be answering my most asked question: What knife do you use?
00:00 Intro
00:55 My Knives
02:40 Shaping
03:53 Refining
04:53 Polishing
05:57 Maintenance
07:56 Straight Cut
08:24 Egg Points
09:20 Long Cuts
09:48 Skiving
10:30 Outro
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@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: skl.sh/jhleather03211

@keithad6485 19 күн бұрын

How this lady sharpens her single head knife is spot on. When I learned my trade in the 1980s, the old saddler who taught me my trade and learned his skills during a seven year apprenticeship in the 1930s taught me to sharpen the knife the same way as this lady sharpens hers. He has now passed on. RIP Horrie Polkinghorne. You taught me well.

@keithad6485 19 күн бұрын

Aussie Saddlemaker Down Under here. I have used a English J Dixon head knife since the mid 1980. prefer them. So familiar with using a single head knife. Dixon now out of business. Some of their later tools were below proper quality towards the end, seems the then last owners were cutting corners and sacrificing quality. Such a shame cos their older tools were very good, I have and use a T Dixon plow gage which I think is over 60 years old, good as the day it was made.

@JHLeather 7 күн бұрын

It is a shame they are no longer in business as they had some lovely tools. The single head knives from George Barnsley and Sons are a really good alternative and I have them for use in my 1:1 workshops now 👍

@kellyruby3660 2 жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to get a custom made knife from Dennis here in the States. He made the handle to fit my hands with my short stubby fingers. The blade is amazing and so easy to sharpen and strops wonderfully! Thank you Jo so much for recommending him and his knives. His knife has been the heart of my workshop.

@gall_crafter_works 3 жыл бұрын

These are fantastic tips! Being someone who's slowing gaining the appreciation of using a head knife for leather crafting, what you've shared is absolutely essential. More power and blessings be upon you, Jo!

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful 🙂

@stuffbywoody5497 Жыл бұрын

One of my blades is a similar shape to that, but the edge is on the inside, not the outside as yours is. I got my knife about 25 or so years ago when I was doing a bit of cobbler work and repairing other leather goods such as show harnesses and so forth. I'm quite happy to say that it's still in really good condition and still serving me well.

@alexanderfoster5497 6 ай бұрын

We call that an Eye Witness knife in the flooring trade.

@madmatty9446 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this was really helpful!

@JHLeather Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful 👍

@dreamwarriors979 2 жыл бұрын

The patten knife from Chatermade is the best knife I ever buy & use! & there are real Beautiful too

@jimresetarits2976 2 жыл бұрын

Thank

@glenspryszak6005 3 жыл бұрын

These are common in North America/Canada and sell in most hardware or paint stores for under 15 Canadian. Just need to be sharpened up and away you go.

@fbusna 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!. A great video !. Thanks!.

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙂

@curiousman1672 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Enjoying your work. Thanks for posting!

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙂

@sheilbwright7649 3 жыл бұрын

Good. If you have either extra large or extra small hands find a local wood turner and get them to make a handle to fit your particular hand. Done right these are wicked sharp and can make a nasty injury. An ergonomic handle may only reduce the danger slightly but it is worth it. If you live in the US a trip to the emergency department even for something minor can be enough to bankrupt you. If you live elsewhere, there is still the pain.

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip, thank you 👍

@deerpark 3 жыл бұрын

You’re a pro! I always look forward to your videos. Thank you.

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them 🙂

@dmack1827 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent episode!

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@whiskymann1783 3 жыл бұрын

very nice presentation...I've caught several of your videos and your are quite competent...I've been tooling leather since high school, back in the sixties...and enjoy your show...best wishes...Peace

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 🙂

@MuseLeathercraft 3 жыл бұрын

Once again Jo, thank you so much for your awesome videos! I’m hoping when this pandemic is over and my wife and I love to travel to make a trip to England (on our way to seeing her relatives in Germany…) to take classes from a number of the British craft people. G

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gordon 🙂 Sounds like it will be a lovely trip!

@martynsmith1809 3 жыл бұрын

Very good insructional videos explained very well a good teacher.

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful 🙂

@ussgear 3 жыл бұрын

Jo!😍😍😍😘 Beautiful as always! Loved the video, very informative! Look forward to seeing more tool videos in the future!

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂🙂

@joezaloga 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Now I know what to call it. Just bought a custom-made on Etse. I hope it can hold an edge.

@jimathey6153 3 жыл бұрын

OLD LEATHER SMITH here, I have made some of my own knives, but I have a knife and tool maker not far from my shop who makes VERY GOOD TOOLS, at reasonable prices, good idea on showing how to keep them sharp, I personally like your stroping board, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim 🙂

@rhino159 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, good to see you Jo, Cheers!

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the viedo 🙂

@maximus6810 3 жыл бұрын

Good video as always! Now, i know how i should prepared mine. Thank you!!

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful 🙂

@Scout7336 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to future Tool Time videos.

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@dreamwarriors979 2 жыл бұрын

Hallo from Vienna Austria, I sharp the very first time 400 stone after that 1000 , 3000 & last stone 8000 after that polish the blade on a HART LEATHER (for tooling swivel knife works very well) & diamondspasta (only the Chatermade don’t need sharping max. Polished) !!!

@davidmajersky1969 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and I want to slowly get into this cool hobby I'm into wood working too. Love your videos and I'm getting a lot of awesome tips from them I think your very talented.

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you David 😊

@keithad6485 19 күн бұрын

How has your ventures with leather making coming along. I hope you keep up your project, takes some time to learn the skills, but worth the effort. from a saddle maker Down Under.

@eileenmartha8377 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video loved it very informative!

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it 🙂

@karem9605 3 жыл бұрын

Very good knives,

@zszs123 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video thanks for the vdeo and time 👍

@JHLeather 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@fattbobb7095 3 жыл бұрын

Really like the video. But, love the dog.

@matthewmillar3804 3 жыл бұрын

Hand powered tools, oil stones, vintage tools... why haven't I gotten into leather work before? 😊

@831simon 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Can we have more please (but maybe without the background music)

@daveturnbull7221 3 жыл бұрын

Dang it! Now i've got to go get one. I shied away from getting one before because I'm still struggling with getting my woodwork chisels really sharp but watching you sharpen that one it looks a heck of a lot easier than chisels. Looking way ahead I might even have a go at making one from the pile of old hand saws I've got. Will probably be completely useless but the trying is a lot of fun. Take care and give Skylar a good scritch from me 😊

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave 🙂

@geoffreyboyling615 3 жыл бұрын

Search YT for videos by Paul Sellers. He is an excellent woodworker and has several videos on sharpening chisels & plane blades

@daveturnbull7221 3 жыл бұрын

@@geoffreyboyling615 Oh I've watched nearly all of Pauls videos and been a subscriber for many years. I know all the theory behind it all but sadly my practical skills are still not at the needed level. More practice needed!

@galdinomattos7698 3 жыл бұрын

Magnifico suas explicações

@dandraper5945 3 жыл бұрын

Hi .yes I bought a bunch of cheap crap off Amazon .but now I'm getting more serious about my work and tools witch I can make myself .head knife will be first

@MountainFisher 3 жыл бұрын

I made mine from O1 tool steel 2.2mm thick and tempered it at HRC 61-62.

@dandraper5945 3 жыл бұрын

@@MountainFisher nice

@MountainFisher 3 жыл бұрын

Oh and do not make the mistake of using a high carbon steel that is too thick as you have to make a long bevel because if you do it will be too thick near the edge to go through leather.

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

It's a really versatile knife to have in the workshop 🙂

@juliangonzales2916 3 жыл бұрын

Excelente no entiendo el idioma pero con ver comprendi 👍👍👍

@teeeff5179 3 жыл бұрын

very helpful, thank you. +1 sub.

@JHLeather 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@conniealexander1657 2 жыл бұрын

I just received my new George Barnsley single head and I need to sharpen it. What grit wet and dry do I need to start with, where would I get the oil stone, also what type of oil are you using?

@JHLeather 2 жыл бұрын

I got my oil stone on eBay and use a general oil from a hardware store. With the grits on the wet and dry, I get the multi pack plus a 1000 grit and work through them

@YurijDoberman96 3 жыл бұрын

A girl with a sharp knife in her hand is cool!

@msrvfx Жыл бұрын

Does anyone use a single edge instead of double edge knife? Look at a Japanese Deba knife for edge example. Far faster to create a very sharp edge, and more accurate sharpening.