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The Swivel Knife: Three Steps to Help You Get Started

t is truly an honor to be asked to share a few tips with fellow leatherworkers here in If you were to stop by Elktracks Studio, that is probably just what we would be doing, talking shop and sharing tips and ideas with each other. That is what makes the leatherworking community such a great group to be a part of. The willingness to share what we have learned to help

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