Faithfull FAIKSHOER Shoe / Leather Knife Hardwood Handle Stainless Steel Blade Length 112mm (4.3/8in)

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Skiving is what shoemakers call the act of cutting away thin layers of leather to create a desired shape and a smooth finish. Skiving the leather calls for a flexible blade that’s usually pretty thin—a little bit different than the tool previously mentioned. These knives were originally designed for use by cobblers, who keep a whole range of different blades for use in various stages of the process. Of course, the most important types of shoe knives are the ones used in your business. That’s why you need Hyde Industrial Blade Services. All of our shoe knives are made with high-carbon steel that’s painstakingly hardened, tempered, and polished. These long-lasting blades are expertly fitted into easy-to-grip, hardwood handles.

Cutting mats are rectangular boards that protect work surfaces from sharp blades. They come in a range of sizes, starting at A4 and going up to the size of a dining table or desk. They can be made out of: Apart from an all-in-one knife and handle, this is the strongest, most durable type of knife and is recommended for heavy duty cutting. Granite boards, or slabs, have an extremely hard, smooth surface that can’t be scratched by knife blades. They are not designed to be cut into, but instead allow the leather or other material to be held perfectly flat for skiving. After the sole, also called an outsole, has been glued on, you need to trim away any excess material from around the edges. A strong knife with a short, sharp blade is best for this.Curved lip knives are used for trimming excess leather from shoe soles and uppers, and are available for both right- and left-handed users.

When you’ve finished trimming, use a broad file or flat-bladed knife to smooth off any rough edges around the sole.A stub tang is also known as a pin or whittle tang. It only runs a little way into the handle and is generally found on cheaper knives. A lot of people will erroneously tell you that a shoe knife is a loafer with a dagger in it or a mashup of a sneaker and a switchblade. You can also use the flat of the blade to spread adhesive, as long as you clean it properly afterwards.

The tang is the part of the blade that runs up into the handle. A full tang is where the metal extends the entire length of the handle in a single piece. We’ve been making knives since 1885. Our “Made in America” knives are the best money can buy and we have a huge selection of styles. Carry on trimming the rest of the way round the sole, keeping the blade upright so it doesn’t catch on the leather upper and damage it. Some sheaths only cover the blade, but many have a folding flap that completely encloses the knife.Plastic boards are the most versatile and widely used, as they won’t blunt the edge of the blade as much as a granite or glass surface. They are suitable for all types of cutting tasks. They use a sharp blade for cutting out the shape of the uppers, and also for trimming excess leather from around the sole and heel.