Here is a goal: How do you cut the leather for the shield?

How would you accomplish this goal?

Options are:
[a]. The leather is "Petaled Out" with a strap end punch and cut on the outside line or you can cut with a hole punch..
[b]. The leather is "Petaled Out" with a strap end punch and cut on the outside line or you can cut with a razor knife..
[b].