Vintage Leatherworking Skiving Knife with Turned Wood Handle

Description : This vintage hand tool features a sharpened leaf-shaped steel blade mounted to a turned hardwood handle, commonly used for skiving, trimming, and shaping leather. The offset shank design provides improved control during detailed cutting work, making it useful for leathercraft, bookbinding, and other precision handwork. The tool shows honest wear, patina, and light surface oxidation consistent with age and workshop use, while retaining a comfortable wood grip and functional cutting edge. A practical addition to a tool collection or traditional craft workshop.

Era
Mid-20th Century

Style
Traditional Craftsman Tool

Technique
Forged and Ground Steel Blade with Turned Hardwood Handle

Tools Used
Forge, grinding wheels, sharpening stones, wood lathe, polishing equipment

History
Skiving knives have long been used by leatherworkers and bookbinders to thin, shape, and trim material by hand. Their simple design remained largely unchanged for generations due to their effectiveness and durability.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Unknown

Measurements
10 ¾" W x 1" T x 1" D

Suggested Weight
0.5 lb

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
13" x 4" x 3"

Item Number : P16961

Category : Handtools

Brand : Unknown