Reddit reviews Handy Box Cutter, Tap Open/Tap Close, 12 per Box, Assorted
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All MetalTap open, tap closeEasy blade changeEconomicalMade in USA
If you're not opposed to using the standard single edge razor blades, the tap knives are pretty thin. About the thickness of a stick of gum... They're great and inexpensive to boot - I have them sprinkled around the house, car, and bags.
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I have seen some amazing wallets on this sub .. I am not one of those guys! LOL
but I have made a wallet or 50 and people seem very happy when they receive them I will offer my thought meant to be taken with a grain of salt.
Your stitch line wobbles. If you used a wing divider or something else to measure in from the edge you have to ensure you edges are straight and your edges wobble. Xacto knife is probably the issue. Trying to get a good clean cut through leather with that thin bade will produce wobble. I personally dont like the utility knives as I think the blades are to thick and they dont come sharp enough for leather work. You can pass them on a stone and make them sharp enough but I have used these for straight cuts for almost 30 years. Cheap to buy, cheap replacement blades and they cut through any weight.
Box cutters
I dont know how you beveled the edges but its uneven and step one in clean work is nice even edges. You can use a tool designed for it but sandpaper will work in a pinch.
The inside pockets feel to thick for me. Try going to no more than 2/3 oz leather for those.
As far as chisels .. I did not have a good experience with the set from goods japan. I have been using a cheap Chinese set I got on amazon maybe 5 years or more ago and they are still going strong. pair it with a good diamond awl and you will like your stitching more.
It's not about the length, it's more about the girth.
I carry Leatherman skeletool. Blade is half serrated. Use the flat screwdriver and pliers to fix derailed zippers.
Also consider a box cutter. Literally razor sharp and under a dollar.
http://www.amazon.com/Handy-HC-100-Box-Cutter/dp/B00006IC0L
But that's for a single edge.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IC0L/ref=s9_simh_gw_p229_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=06HPF0JYQPYN49TR3HDD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846
Put some Tape Dots and some box cutters on your order, haha.
It has been a while since I read the return policy, but last time I checked stuff had to be "unused, resellable condition" to process a return.
It's your call as to whether having a look-see from your living room is fair use. Sending items back "just because" incurs a small surcharge so you don't ding the seller's account. It's cheaper than the fuel you'd use to drive to Cabelas.
Handy Box Cutter
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IC0L/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_xIIUtb0QTVXAWK90
Small, light, cheap, easy to replace the blade, and safer than most utility blades.
a boxcutter
$0.87 each on Amazon
Used to be a stocker, only used that knife for 2 reasons, the shrink wrap cutter hook and the little tip for cuttin tape. Otherwise I used this style for cardboard. https://www.amazon.com/Handy-Cutter-Open-Close-Assorted/dp/B00006IC0L So much easier when you got a metric fuck ton of boxes to slice!
I carry a knife when I know I'll need to make some kindlings. But I always carry a box cutter in my first aid kit to cut moleskine or bandages.