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Craftool® French Edge Skiving Tool

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$10.19 $14.99 In stock

Category: Tools

Thin leather, cut channels, and refine project details with the Craftool® French Edge Skiving Tool. Designed for both left- and right-handed leatherworkers, this versatile hand tool is ideal for skiving, gouging, channeling and countersinking rivets to reduce bulk and prepare leather for folding, gluing, stitching, and hardware installation. With a channel width of up to 1/4", it is perfect for wallets, belts, bags, straps, collars, leashes, cases, and other leathercraft projects. It features a contoured wood handle for a comfortable, controlled grip during use. Suitable for beginners and experienced makers alike, the tool is best used with light, controlled push cuts on a proper work surface to create smooth, professional-looking results. Keep the cutting edge sharp, handle with care, and store safely when not in use. 

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 6.38 x 0.89 in. (16.19 x 2.25 cm)
  • Skiving Width: Up to 0.25 in. (6.35 mm)
  • Color: Natural, Gunmetal, Silver
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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Penelope ★★★★★

Finally, a skiving tool that works smoothly for both left and right hands without awkward adjustments. The blade cuts cleanly through my veg-tan leather, saving me from ragged edges.

Leo ★★★★★

The ambidextrous design is perfect because I switch hands depending on the angle I'm working. It handles the tight curves on a small wallet project much cleaner than my old straight blade did.

Emily ★★★★★

I’ve been using this to finish the edges on watch straps, and the subtle bevel it creates gives them a much more professional look. The angled blade cuts cleanly without needing much muscle, which is nice for longer sessions.