Track of the Wolf

[Eric Krewson]

I have taken the hump off on a belt sander with a worn-out belt that I didn't mind ruining.

 

[TNGhost]

IMA (International Military Antiques) has original British and French musket flints, for $50 a pound

 

[rickystl]

The "humps" are a bit frustrating. I do the same as above, using a Dremel tool and small diamond wheel. It works. But I shouldn't have to do this if ordering flints for gun use. One advantage TOTW has with their English flints is that they have some small and square sizes that don't seem to be available elsewhere.
From now on, I'll order a dozen - by the each -and pay the extra for hand select. Good to know this option.

Rick

 

[sportster73hp]

IMA (International Military Antiques) has original British and French musket flints, for $50 a pound

Bought these in the past. Mixed sizes and may have been used already. Bought early at a lower price than $50.

 

[rickystl]

I ordered a dozen last year, requested none with humps, two had humps anyway, emailed them, they said they didn't sort them, have to order them one at a time and request no humps.

Good to know. Thanks.

Rick

 

[rickystl]

Make sure your leather isn’t too thick. That can cause a similar problem.

True. By the way, does anyone know a good source to obtain that really soft, thin leather ? Thanks.

Rick

 

[TNGhost]

Bought these in the past. Mixed sizes and may have been used already. Bought early at a lower price than $50.

Same here, none of mine looked used though, it's been probably 3-4 years ago I bought them and still using them. Biggest problem I had was finding smaller ones to use in rifles and pistols as most were musket size. Wouldn't be hard though to knap them down. I liked the amber ones the best, but unfortunately, they were fewer. I think I paid somewhere around $20 at the time.

 

[Nor'Easter]

True. By the way, does anyone know a good source to obtain that really soft, thin leather ? Thanks.

Rick

Rick, if it's for flint wrapping - my local hardware store sells Fourney? (the welding supply co) 'driving gloves' in cowhide and pigskin. I go thru 3-4 pairs a year in the farm, picking rocks. Finger tips wear out. Use the thicker palms for shooting bag knick knacks, and thinner backs for wraps.
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If bulk leather, one of the leather workers on this forum posted a link to a site that had an amazing selection of quality leathers. I'll see if I can find the link.

 

[rickystl]

Thanks Nor.I'm sure someone carries it. Just don' know who ?

Rick

 

[snakebit]

True. By the way, does anyone know a good source to obtain that really soft, thin leather ? Thanks.

Rick

I buy mine from Hobby Lobby in the leather craft isle. About 6 bucks.

 

[rickystl]

I buy mine from Hobby Lobby in the leather craft isle. About 6 bucks.

Thanks. Is it real thin and soft ?

 

[snakebit]

Thanks. Is it real thin and soft ?

Yep. They have various thicknesses and colors.

 

[WALT53]

Thanks. Is it real thin and soft ?

Have you tried Tandy leather .

 

[rickystl]

Have you tried Tandy leather .

Yes going to try that. I had some thin deerskin, but can't find it. LOL

 

[smokepolehall]

I have not had good luck with TOTW in several years. Even though i have asked for no humps on my flints. I always have twice as many as the flats. I no longer buy flints from them.

 

[snakebit]

I have not had good luck with TOTW in several years. Even though i have asked for no humps on my flints. I always have twice as many as the flats. I no longer buy flints from them.

Probably do the same. Thin out some I have already, and go looking elsewhere.

 

[Buff1958]

If you buy by the dozen, they are already bagged up for sale.
I use Stonewall Creek and buy the bag of 50 to get the best price.

I have had good service from Stonewall also

 

[Omahkapi'si]

I use Stonewall. I think those French humpback flints are still made by the bell ringer at Notre Dame.

 

[Mike in FL]

You think the hump can be knapped off? I hadn't thought about that.

I just knap them to my liking. Gives me opportunity to practice another skill and saves time shipping back and forth.

 

[kyron4]

I always order 11 flints from TOTW and request "no humpbacks" and always get flat flints. The 12 packs are prepacked and not able to hand sort.