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    Need an edge skiver for leather crafting...

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    I was looking for a simple way I to skive the edges of my sheaths before adding the welts. That would reduce the overall edge thickness resulting in a nicer look.

    I made a skiving knife out of .075 15N20 steel, and heat treated to a Rh of 60.

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    Thanks GBrackett! We've added your Skiving Knife to our Knife Making and Leathercraft categories, as well as to your builder page: GBrackett's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:


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