Really impressive, lovely case. John

Hi, According to Al Stohlman this is a right hand knife to be used bevel down enabling a shallower angle on the skive. See image from Al Stohlman Leather Tools page 15. thanks John

I bought a new cushion at half price and made into a dust cover, only £3.50. John

Thin splits on manual splitters. To get a really thin split (watch straps n keepers) with softer leathers: why not glue the softer piece to a firmer veg tan then pull this through the splitter with the firm bulk under the blade and the desired grain face (and desired thickness) above the blade. This will stop the thin split from stretching as the tension from the pull is taken by the veg tan laminated base under the blade. Hope this is helps. John