Basic French Edge Skiver

Basic French Edge Skiver.

Available in 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, and 10mm.

Refine Your Leather Edges with Confidence and Accuracy.

The Basic French Edge Skiver is an essential hand tool for any leathercrafter aiming to achieve clean, beveled edges or controlled skiving along folds, seams, and joints. Designed for comfort and versatility, this skiver helps reduce bulk, improve foldability, and elevate the final appearance of your leather goods with minimal effort.

Available in four sizes—4mm, 6mm, 8mm, and 10mm—this tool allows you to match your edge skiving needs with precision, whether you’re working on delicate wallet interiors or heavier straps and belts. Its curved blade shape glides along the edge of leather, thinning material without tearing or gouging.

Key Features:

Four Width Options.
Choose from 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, or 10mm widths for different leather thicknesses and project types. Smaller sizes are ideal for fine detail work, while larger sizes remove more material for heavy-duty skives.

Curved French Edge Design.
The distinctive curved blade tip allows for smooth, guided cuts along the edge, creating a bevel or tapered skive without deep scoring.

Comfortable Wooden Handle.
The ergonomic grip provides control and comfort during extended use, ensuring stability and precision with every cut.

Versatile Use.
Perfect for skiving leather edges for wallet interiors, card pockets, bag gussets, belt ends, and more. Especially useful for fold-over seams and layered assembly work.

For Vegetable-Tanned and Chrome-Tanned Leathers.
Compatible with a wide range of leather types and thicknesses—best used with leathers in the 3oz to 7oz range.

Specifications:

• Tool Type: Manual edge skiver.
• Blade Style: French curved edge.
• Sizes Available: 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm.
• Handle: Wood.
• Blade Material: High-quality steel (replaceable or re-sharpenable).

Recommended Use Cases:

• Thinning leather along seams or folds for smoother assembly.
• Beveling interior or exterior wallet panels.
• Tapering gussets or bag edges.
• Reducing edge thickness for more refined finishes.

Why Choose This Skiver?

The Basic French Edge Skiver is a go-to tool for both beginners and experienced leatherworkers who need a dependable solution for edge thinning. Its simple construction, comfortable grip, and precision blade make it ideal for crafting polished, professional leather goods without bulk or uneven seams. Whether you’re working on fine wallets or durable belts, this skiver is built to enhance both form and function.

Precision Control for Beveling and Edge Skiving in Leatherwork.