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They shouldn’t be that sharp. On some tools I sand down the sharp parts lightly until they perform properly. Polish the sanded tips on a strop after sanding!

My believe is but the best you can afford. You’ll never be disappointed. That being said, the Rickert is an excellent knife for someone at any level. It’s inexpensive and smooth. The only real choice you have to make is what kind of blade you prefer.

Welcome to the addiction! I hope this helps you avoid many of the problems I had at the start.

Glad you like it! Thanks for the comment!

Thank you for your comment. It’s helped many other people, so perhaps it’s just not for you. Good luck with future endeavors.

Troy, that isn’t something I can do here. I will be teaching a class on it at some point. Alternatively, I’d be happy to make you one if you like.

There’s a whole bunch on the website, learnleather.com. Check them out!

Thank you, I did. Was looking more for how to design holster patterns, etc... Thank you for the rapid response!!!

@@FrankieG411 There is a second holster class available.

It’s very durable. Obviously it’s subject to wear and tear but our items hold up for years.

Thank you! For the measurements, try and get as far from the trigger guard as you can. It does t have to be the same distance as each one will be different. You can use a protractor but be sure to mark the angle so you don’t forget it.

I am glad you found it helpful!

Thank you for your comment! I had the same problems when I was a beginner and once I figured it out I thought I should share it with everyone.

Lol…I’m glad you enjoyed it 🤣

It’s never too late! If it helps you in any way, then it’s a win!

It truly is. I learned it from an actual master braided 🤣🤣🤣

You’re quite welcome! Let them know you saw my review. They love that sort of thing. You won’t be disappointed with their knife either. Solid tools.

It’s Bee Natural RTC. I also said it in the video. I use it as both resist and finish.

@@learnleather4865 also before acrylic and after - right?

Yes, exactly! While not strictly necessary after, it helps seal everything and give a uniform finish.

Direct from Peter Main. Message him on FB and he will get you squared away.

Thank you for the compliment and I hope it helps you!

I’d love to hear your feedback after you try it! Please share this video so maybe someone else can benefit as well. Also, the low angle blade makes this technique nearly effortless.

@@learnleather4865 I just tested this method out, and again I stand by my statement. I wish I'd have found this video 4 years ago. It is a way cleaner bevel line, and the lifter has a much nicer finish to it to. The only thing I notice is getting the same depth isn't quite as easy, but the burnishing and contrast caused by it makes it hard to tell until you get up close and look. Then you also notice, like you stated, the core. It is much more prevalent on the deeper cut. I need to practice this lighter cutting since I'm so used to the ⅓-½ depth (almost always ½ for me) I also noticed, my hand is a lot more comfortable and doesn't cramp as easily with the lighter cut. Glad to have come across this, because it's been one annoying journey seeing the core show up unexpectedly

That’s a great description of your experience. I found that to get the depth I want with shallow cuts I needed to switch to steeper bevelers and then go back over them with shallow ones to smooth it out.

@@learnleather4865 nice. I'll give that a go. I've been using the steep bevel for the last few projects I've done. I would typically use a standard angle if I was just doing something like a standard belt, but my last couple orders have been really intricate. Especially the one I'm currently working on. I need to learn to say no, so I don't have to work so hard on it hahaha

If you’re covering the tool, I can’t help you as that kind of braiding isn’t my specialty. Isaac Romero can definitely help you and I have a class about it on learnleather.com. Or look him up on Facebook, I’m certain he’d be able to help you.

soll eigentlich ``haben`` heißen

Sorry, I don’t speak German and I am doing this as a separate entity from Rickert. It is beyond my ability to make video content in another language.

Personally, I use one that I found at a local drafting store. I don’t know the brand as it has worn off over the years. They’re all good though.

@@learnleather4865 I purchased one that was plastic that was crap. I’m gonna order another that is melamine off Amazon. Does the parallel bar have a ruler on it? 18”x24” a good size for designing holsters?

If you’re talking about the one in the video, Jason would know better than me. However mine does have a ruler on it and it’s very helpful.

@@learnleather4865 what is the name and size of yours and is it plastic or the melamine? Just looking to order a good one. I got a plastic one from Amazon and it was cheap and flimsy. Maybe you could steer me in the right direction to find a good one?

It never occurred to me to to do that because there is only one Peter Main Low Angle blade. It is unique in the leather work world so I didn’t think anyone would have trouble finding it.

Thank you...glad it’s helped in some fashion!

I don’t disagree with you on any particular point, except to say that certain styles of carving require shallower cuts to make the finished piece look proper. For example, figure carving, especially faces. Deep cuts are not your friend in this instance. Regardless, this isn’t aimed at the masters as they already know, but the rest of us who may struggle on occasion with this issue. As I say time and again, whatever works you you. This is just another tool in the box :) Thanks for your perspective!

I can make you one if you like. Message me for details.

Rickert is in Germany. Their tools are made by Craft Japan but have the Rickert logo laser etched in them, so when you buy them, they come from Germany.

i have been trying to purchase bob beard tools for a very long time, the man can be found at karger leather shows i am told.i remain searching for his tools

I’m a huge fan of both Bob and Barry, and I have a full tool rack of each. They are pro grade tools and you can’t go wrong with either of them. Only you can decide what’s best for you, and what your budget is. Barry is a bit less expensive so you’ll get more for your money, and still get amazing quality. Bob makes amazing tools that are worth both the money and the time waiting to get them, and his figure carving tools are my most used tools. Honestly, it’s difficult to choose between them. There is some overlap but they each have different focuses, so your style will matter most when choosing. As for swivel knives, that’s harder to choose since there are MANY great makers. I don’t care for blades that swivel. My preference is traditional knives and I have some by Bob, Barry, Leather Wranglers, Ed LaBarre, Tandy, Henley and more. There it’s mostly cosmetics and choosing a good blade. Again, your style will dictate the blade you like. I prefer the low angle blade by Peter Main.

Thank you! You’re asking about how to carve? There are many videos on the website already! Learnleather.com is the place to go. If you have a specific request, let me know!

Glad it helped!

No idea on what the angles are, I am just happy that someone makes one already ready!

Would you please be willing to take a pic?

@@ellis.j.weasel157 Regrettably no. My friend Peter Main makes them and I am not willing to undermine his source of income. I hope you understand.

@@learnleather4865 mate! Of course. I should have thought. How do I find him?

@@ellis.j.weasel157 Find him on FB and message privately!

Kathy, there is no online site for those blades. You’ll have to contact Peter directly on Facebook where he will be happy to help you.

Thank you so much! Learned a lot from your video!

Glad to hear that Kathy!

There is a second video on Learnleather.com which shows how to build the holster using this method. Check out the website for many great classes.

@@learnleather4865 I looked at the location you said went through all 6 pages and nothing. I didn’t see the second part of the holster build. I may have missed it but couldn’t find it. I’ll look again!

www.learnleather.com/lessons/holster-102-wet-molding-by-hand/

Matt, this is made by Peter Main.

Stay tuned, Chris. More on the way soon!

Glad it helped you, John!