Who makes the best punch?

Dijos

Dijos

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I am sort of in the market for either a cattleman's knife or a cowboy stockman, either with a punch, which I use really frequently. I know that Mooremaker makes one, AG Russell makes one, The queen farrier's knife has one..Does anybody have one and actually use it? Can somebody recommend one knife over another based on the punch? Are there deradful ones out there? Thanks, Joe
 
I'm not sure if I understand what a "punch" is--do you mean like the awl on the swiss army knives, or like a marlin-spike?

Allen.
 
I personally feel the best punch/awl blades are on antique knives, most modern ones are too keen or too blunt.
 
allenC said:
I'm not sure if I understand what a "punch" is--do you mean like the awl on the swiss army knives, or like a marlin-spike?

Allen.
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Allen-like the awl, used to make round holes in leather.

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A. G.'s explanantion:
http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_...ing_knives/a_g_russell_cattlemans_knife_.html
 
I like the one in the Victorinox Soldier and in general prefer the kind that seems to be made by folding the metal like and "L" shaped cross section, I've seen good ones in old Boy Scout style knives. I sharpen mine pointy to use them for marking and starting holes in wood. Sorry I can't help with the knives you mentioned.

Luis
 
If leather is main use, there's an old type called the "spiral punch" that looks like a sharp screw. Very good for leather work.
 
The new Leatherman Surge and Core have an updated awl. I read a review of it, can't find the link at the moment, and it's supposed to be the 'best ever on a multi-tool'.
 
The question is... what will you be using the punch for?

I'd recommend a Vic Soldier (L-shaped cross-section, good for use as a reamer/scraper in addition to a punch), or a Camillus Camp knife (better for leather).

Peace.
 
Bob,

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&cat=1,43456,43461&p=51577

If this is the spiral punch you mentioned above it looks interesting. Why wouldn't the cutting end just wobble off the target as you start to cut? I suppose you steady it by placing your weight on the tool and directly over the material to be cut.

I've made holes in belt leather with a SAK awl without satisfactory results. The hole was ragged and not round. The spiral punch looks like a better tool for this type of work.

Thanks for the new information. Never seen one b4. Another option for hole making.

Best,

oregon
 
The awl/punch on the Wenger swiss army knives makes more uniform holes than the awl/punch/reamer on the Victorinox knives.

Good luck,
Allen.
 
I actually use it for on the trail saddle repair, belt holes, other various tack modification. I Have a real leather punch or 2, but never with me when I need it (or I'm too lazy to walk back to the house).
 
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