How I Sharpen New Leather Skiving Knives, hints and tips

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I have a couple of new leather skiving knives, and in this video I show you how I sharpen them, so that they can cut through leather like butter! I use a mix of oil stone and then a couple of diamond stones, basically working my way down the grits. Finally I strop the blades and test them out on an offcut of leather. I hope you enjoy the video...there are lots more in my Leatherwork Playlist.
Note: I mention the maker of these knives, but I bought them with my own money, and this is not a sponsored video, I just think they are nice quality and good value.

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@FosterandBoys 4 года назад

I like the idea of stamping your name in the handle. I have many of my grandfathers tools, and only wish he did the same thing, but a leat I know their heritage and I guess thats all that matters!

@CantrellLeatherGoods 4 года назад

This couldn’t have come at a better time. I just purchased a great skiing knife and was wanting to sharpen it a bit more than it was already. Thank you so much for these videos. Your little squirrel friend seems very interested in what your doing in there. Adorable!

@adiazim5098 4 года назад

Thanks for your brilliant videos1 They're clear and to the point!

@oldschooljack3479 Год назад

Good day Harry! I realize this video is a couple of years old but i just wanted to say thanks. There are a lot of leather working channels but yours is the one I "trust" the most... You offer professional advice for practical folk. Keep up the good work and cheers from Oklahoma.

@harryrogers Год назад

Thanks very much.

@mandyleeson1 4 года назад

Thanks Harry. The new lighting makes such a difference!

@harryrogers 4 года назад

Thanks Mandy...its great to work under as well!

@grimtt 2 года назад

Had no idea there was such a thing as button polish! Love learning something new!

@rondumontier1187 4 года назад

I bought a simmilar skiving blade from District Leather here in the USA I Love so much I ordered another. Can never have too many blades👌😅 Nice video Harry

@harryrogers 4 года назад

Thanks Ron.

@406Montana 4 года назад

Thanks Harry. I'll give it a try with my knife. I've been unable to get it that sharp. I have LED lighting in my shop and love it. It makes a big difference.

@dislikebutton1935 4 года назад

Wicked! thanks for the tips, always appreciated 👍

@paulj3653 4 года назад

Another great Video Harry. I hope your keeping well and enjoying the Kent sunshine!

@martinmcguire172 4 года назад

Another great video. Many Thanks.

@michaelwolf8781 3 года назад

Ordered the Skiving knife from them. I took your word that they are good.

@josephpotterf9459 4 года назад

Thanks Harry good info .

@CSGraves 4 года назад

I've never done any skiving, but the ease of cutting through that thick piece of leather looked impressive. Also, to have a blade of such thin stock _and_ distal taper... not something one would find at the average hardware store, I reckon!

@PVCLime 4 года назад

Thanks! I would like to take a course in this. I've got curved blades too and I get my tolls sharp but not as sharp as they could be. Wish you a good weekend!

@iankent8533 4 года назад

Thanks for the sharpening tips. I see you now feature on the front page of the George Barnsley website! Nice quality tools, still good value even though a significant price rise was implemented last week.

@harryrogers 4 года назад

Hi yes...they asked if they could use my film and I am happy with that....I am not being sponsored in any way. I am not really surprised by the price rise. Best wishes Harry

@davidblake1663 4 года назад

Top stuff Harry. I'd never heard of Barnsley and Sons, looks like a great resource for leather-working tools and more. I'd always wondered where to get a namestamp for tools, so thanks for the mention of Pryor tools too. May treat myself to one.

@harryrogers 4 года назад

Thanks David.

@phyllismulkey3778 4 года назад

good info

@minerblue9641 2 года назад

I like to use diesel on my knife sharpening stones. It wipes off clean also but leaves a smell behind.

@pequodexpress 3 года назад

I've been using a 50/50 Simple Green/water mix as lapping fluid.

@user-uw7bi4hk4t 4 года назад

it is very intresting

@paulmoran6886 Месяц назад

Hi I know you don’t now use a honing guide but which guide would fit the larger George Barnsley knife ? The blade skew plus the taper to the sides is making it hard to find a suitable honing guide. I use it for skiving leather for bookbinding so need about 13 degrees which is quite a fragile and shallow angle. Any advice greatly appreciated Paul

@tropifiori 4 года назад

Looks very sharp. I shall send you a box of sticking plasters!

@harryrogers 4 года назад

Very good ....I will try and avoid hospital this time!!

@thatssocharlie290 4 года назад

Thanks for the video, really interesting. Can I ask, how often do you sharpen your knives on the stone? For example I use my skiving knives a few times a week and find i'm constantly having to go back to the stone as they loose their sharpness that quickly. Am I not using the strop enough or not getting the stone sharpening right from the beginning? Thanks :)

@harryrogers 4 года назад

Hi I mainly freshen up the edges on a strop and I only use the stones infrequently....initially I found I was rounding my edges as I was not applying a consistent angle so its worth keeping a watch out for that...I used to use chisel jigs, but find now I am aware I can get a consistent flat to the edge by eye.

@user-uw7bi4hk4t 4 года назад

спасибо

@edwardthor7763 4 года назад

Hello from Savannah GA. Just a quick hello for now. Watch later. Chow

@harryrogers 4 года назад

Hi Edward

@edwardthor7763 4 года назад

@@harryrogers I hope all is well for you.

@dawkinsm 4 года назад

Hi Harry are you able to provide some more detail about the stamping tool you have. I’ve looked at the website and can see there are different sizes and options, such as low-stress, heavy duty and speciality. I really like the stamp you have so am interested in purchasing ‘the same’ stamp with my own name. Finally do you think this stamp could be used to brand wood if heated? Thanks again for all the videos - inspirational as always. Stay safe.

@harryrogers 4 года назад

I suggest you give prior a call...mine is the standard set they produce in a red plastic box...called interchangeable type set. I don't think this is meant for branding, but I am sure they can help. The type depth is good for marking wood, but a bit shallow for leather. Best wishes Harry

@dawkinsm 4 года назад

Harry Rogers thanks for your reply, I’ll drop them a line. 👍

@frogslips 4 года назад

Are these better for skiving (like for reducing thickness of leather for the buckle) than the type that uses a 25mm razer edge (which my version of bends)? That company is 3 miles from where I live.

@harryrogers 4 года назад

Its personal, but they are good quality so I would check them out....I like all my Barnsley tools.

@frogslips 4 года назад

Harry Rogers but can you control this type of blade to do an even and uniform shave, one which won’t go too deep and ruin the job?

@johnhartley3596 4 года назад

I have a question Harry. I have a sharpening steel from when I worked in restaurants. Does it function the same as a strop? Thanks.

@harryrogers 4 года назад

Hi John...I expect the sharpening steel is coarser, but for knives gives a good cutting edge with a bit of bite.

@davidblake1663 4 года назад

It would sharpen, but it more suited to long kitchen knives. Stropping is for the ultra-keen polishing of a blade. The stopping compound is only a few pounds/dollars/euros and if you haven't got a piece of leather to make a strop, some people use it directly on a flat bit of soft-wood like pine.

@pcka12 4 года назад

Both are abrasive so rub off steel from the blade, but the ‘steel’ is more of a file, whilst the strop works at a microscopic level.

@LarsKiel 4 года назад

👍

@calumblair 4 года назад

Where do you buy your knives from

@harryrogers 4 года назад

These came from Barnsley...I cover this in the video if you want more information. Rgds Harry

@W.CambridgeLeatherCraft 4 года назад

Hi, Harry thanks for another amazing video! You're a massive inspiration of mine, I love you content. I recently made a leather card holder out of none other than sedgwick bridle. It would mean the world to me if you could give me some feed back.

@harryrogers 4 года назад

Looks great..very good card holder and nice filmwork.

@W.CambridgeLeatherCraft 4 года назад

@@harryrogers thanks so much, that means alot coming from you!

@jackiesanders489 4 года назад

I'm an 81 yearold Missouri hillbilly. several years ago i aquired an ANVIL, made at the "Rathole Forge in Shelfield Eng. in the 1700's, I would'nt take any amount of money for it.