When it comes to leather floral carving, your swivel knife is the heart of the operation. It’s the tool that defines the flow, depth, and feel of your work. Not matter the leather floral carving session you are doing, the swivel knife is the first and last tool that we use to create the pattern.

In this video, “My Everyday Swivel Knives for Leather Floral Carving,” I walk through the knives I keep on my bench every single day—what I like about each one and how I use them for different styles of carving.

This isn’t about brand names or fancy setups—it’s about what works. I cover blade shapes, comfort, and balance, and how small differences in the handle or barrel can make a big difference in control and fatigue during long carving sessions.

If you’ve been wondering what makes one swivel knife better than another or just want to see how another craftsman sets up their tools, this video will give you some solid insight before you buy your next knife or modify the one you have.

Remember that it’s not how expensive the knife is that makes it a good knife… It’s more the quality of the blade and its shape and function for the task you are trying to accomplish.