The Complete Guide to Leather Skiving

2026-05-10 | ~3 min read

Skiving is one of the most skill-intensive tasks in leathercraft. The SORYU skiving knife with its ultra-thin bevel blade gives you precise control for edge thinning, beveling, and creating professional-quality finishes. Master the 15-30 degree angle, use light pressure with multiple passes, and practice on scrap leather before working on your project. Regular stropping keeps the blade at peak performance. SORYU skiving knife ¥398 — crafted for leather artisans.

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