glattepinn

Norwegian to English Other Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.) bladesmithing / sheath making

When making a leather sheath for a knife, you use a "glattepinn" to smooth down the leather.

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Apr 12, 2008 12:24: JP Lande Created KOG entry

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JP Lande

United States

Native in Norwegian

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leather rubbing tool

I haven't found this phrase anywhere else, but it sounds like the process is the same.

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