Stainless Steel English Style Skiving Knife

Stainless Steel English Style Skiving Knife.

Traditional Precision for Expert Leathercraft.

Bring time-honored craftsmanship to your bench with the Stainless Steel English Style Skiving Knife, a classic leatherworking tool designed for precision edge thinning, beveling, and tapering. Favored for its straight-edge profile and fine-pointed tip, this knife offers excellent control and versatility, allowing leatherworkers to execute smooth, gradual skives and refined transitions with confidence.

Crafted from high-grade stainless steel, the blade is engineered for long-lasting edge retention and exceptional durability. Its corrosion-resistant surface maintains a sharp, clean edge even under frequent use, making it ideal for both workshop professionals and dedicated hobbyists. The straight-edged blade with a sharp, angular tip excels at feathering leather for folds, reducing bulk in layered seams, trimming sharp corners, and preparing pieces for precise assembly.

The English-style profile features a slender blade with a shallow bevel, allowing for close-up work and fine material removal without overcutting. It’s particularly effective when working with firm vegetable-tanned leather, though it handles softer chrome-tanned hides equally well. Its form makes it well-suited for both straight-line skives and controlled detail work in corners or along curves.

Paired with a comfortable, ergonomic handle, this knife promotes a steady grip and full control over cutting depth and direction. The balanced weight and shape reduce hand fatigue during long sessions, enabling smoother strokes and more accurate results whether you're pushing or pulling the blade.

Features:

• Traditional English-style blade – straight edge with fine-pointed tip.
• Crafted from stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance.
• Ideal for edge thinning, beveling, trimming, and skiving seams.
• Excellent for detailed control and straight skive lines.
• Sharp and easy to hone to your preferred edge angle.
• Ergonomic handle for a secure, fatigue-reducing grip.
• Works beautifully on veg-tan, chrome-tan, and laminated leathers.

Whether you’re building structured bags, cutting strap tapers, or refining small accessories, the Stainless Steel English Style Skiving Knife delivers professional-grade precision and traditional styling in one reliable tool. A must-have for any leatherworker seeking clean finishes and greater control in every cut.