If you’ve been working with leather for a little while, you know that skiving leather is one of those steps that makes a big difference. Thinning down your leather in the right places helps with folds, seams, and overall finish. But here’s the thing… there’s no single “right” way to skive leather.
The skiving tool you choose depends on what you’re making, the type of leather you’re using, and what feels good in your hand.
In my video, Leather Skiving Tool Options in a Shop, I walk through the different tools I keep around and what each one is best at.