Japanese Leather Skiving Knife - Straight-Beveled STRYI Profi

The Japanese leather skiving knife, model STRYI Profi (art. 181012), features a straight-beveled design that excels at shaving thin layers from leather materials. Crafted for precision, the knife has a wide edge ground to an angle, complemented by a flatter handle that allows for close control when working on your leather pieces.

To use the skiving knife effectively, place your leather on a high-quality cutting mat. Insert the appropriate corner of the blade into the leather and pull the knife towards you, while gently twisting the blade in the direction of your intended cut. This method ensures clean, precise cuts for your leatherworking projects.

Specifications:

- Handle material: wood, finished with linseed oil for durability

- Blade length: 65 mm

- Blade width: 50 mm

- Handle length: 130 mm

- Total length: 195 mm

- Metal grade: steel W1-7

- Metal thickness: 2 mm

- Metal hardness: 60-62 HRC

- The knife comes pre-sharpened and is ready to use straight out of the box.

This skiving knife is an essential tool for leatherworkers seeking accuracy and efficiency in their craft.

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