Strap cutter?

[Black River Smith]

What type and brand of strap cutter do you use?  A pistol grip draw guage cutter or wooden strap cutter?   I am getting these names from ebay so forgive me if they are not the proper terms.  Do they use the same type of general razor blade?

I cannot afford nor do I do enough work to justify an expensive machine, so I am looking for one of these hand ones.

Thanks for any suggestions or comments.

BRS

[Cliff Fendley]

I like the wooden ones.

[Grenadier]

I've been using my wooden one from Tandy for years. I have a draw gauge too but I am not fond of it at all.

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[Major 2]

I've been using my wooden one from Tandy for years. I have a draw gauge too but I am not fond of it at all.

my words exactly 

[Slowhand Bob]

I sold out my shop last year and only kept a few basics but did have many of each type strap cutter.  Most were set up for one width and locked down there for speed of operation.  I kept one for my hobby box, a metal version with the double bar ( made like the wooden ones).  It was the one I always used for odd cuts in the shop and so did not keep at one setting so must have been my favorite.  They make a specific quick change blade for these and are easily found and even substitutes can be easily adapted and used.  I know most old timers like to sharpen fine steel tool blades but I was always a safety razor guy!

[Marshal Will Wingam]

I also have a wooden one that I use. I've tried several others but that is the best. Amazon has them for a fairly good price.

http://www.amazon.com/Craftool-%C2%AE-Strip-Strap-Cutter/dp/B0036UU0AG

[Black River Smith]

Once again, thanks for the guidance and sharing your knowledge.

[Mogorilla]

Seems like everyone has said it, but another for the wooden one.  Works great and easy on the wallet

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

As Will said the wooden one is what I use the most...

tEN wOLVES

[Freedom]

Well I am the odd man out ...cause I hate strap cutters and prefur my 60mm rotary cutter and a clear rule for strap work.

[Graveyard Jack]

The cheap wooden ones from Tandy work like a champ!

[brenn]

The cheap wooden ones from Tandy work like a champ!

Same here.

[Red Cent]

Do an easy mod to the wooden one for easier cutting and handling. Since this picture I have put a peg below the back peg.

[Red Cent]

[KidTerico]

I like the wooden ones. KT

[rickk]

+1 wooden one

[Red Cent]

Another tip. Adjust the blade so it will be at 45 degrees to the leather. Unbelievable smooth cutting and one can use the blade for a long time.

[Black River Smith]

Finally needed to use the wooden strap cutter that you all suggested and I ultimately bought.

I think this is one of the easiest leather tools I have used.  Worked perfectly with only one adjustment to get the 1" width, I desired.

Thanks for the recommendations.