Faithfull FAIKSHOER Shoe / Leather Knife Hardwood Handle Stainless Steel Blade Length 112mm (4.3/8in)

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Another type of sheath, usually leather, is designed to fit over the knife handle but leave the blade free. This gives you extra grip and comfort when cutting, and is especially popular with shoemakers. We’ve been making knives since 1885. Our “Made in America” knives are the best money can buy and we have a huge selection of styles.

A shoe knife blade includes a cutting edge, blade end and tang. These are made in various shapes and sizes to suit different uses. A lot of people will erroneously tell you that a shoe knife is a loafer with a dagger in it or a mashup of a sneaker and a switchblade. Cobblers also use shoe knives to remove unwanted bumps from the bottom of their creations. Shoemakers turn over the knife and use its non-cutting edge to determine if the sole is flat. The most famous example of a “shoe knife” is found at the end of the 1963 James Bond film, From Russia with Love. The character Klebb (played by actress Lotte Lenya) tries to kill Bond (played by Sean Connery) with a poisoned knife that’s attached to the tip of her clog. A taper tip is often used to trim leather and cut through stitches in both shoemaking and bookbinding.

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Put the knife in a leather sheath if you have one, to give extra grip. Hold the shoe knife close to its tip, with the cutting edge facing towards you and your thumb resting against the side of the shoe for support. Plastic boards are the most versatile and widely used, as they won’t blunt the edge of the blade as much as a granite or glass surface. They are suitable for all types of cutting tasks. Some sheaths only cover the blade, but many have a folding flap that completely encloses the knife. Curved lip knives are used for trimming excess leather from shoe soles and uppers, and are available for both right- and left-handed users. The curve makes it easier to work your way around the sole or upper of a shoe in a smooth movement. You can also use the lip as a lever when removing soles and heels.

They use a sharp blade for cutting out the shape of the uppers, and also for trimming excess leather from around the sole and heel. A few shoe knives come with a finger guard already fitted, but some others let you attach one separately. This helps stop your hand slipping down on to the blade during cutting. There are actual tools called shoe knives and as the name suggests, they are used in shoemaking. That’s why the tool is sometimes called a “cobbler’s knife.” Apart from an all-in-one knife and handle, this is the strongest, most durable type of knife and is recommended for heavy duty cutting. Carry on trimming the rest of the way round the sole, keeping the blade upright so it doesn’t catch on the leather upper and damage it.

Cutting mats are rectangular boards that protect work surfaces from sharp blades. They come in a range of sizes, starting at A4 and going up to the size of a dining table or desk. They can be made out of: Granite boards, or slabs, have an extremely hard, smooth surface that can’t be scratched by knife blades. They are not designed to be cut into, but instead allow the leather or other material to be held perfectly flat for skiving. You may have to go round several times until you’ve trimmed enough off, but it’s best to be cautious and take too little off rather than too much. These knives were originally designed for use by cobblers, who keep a whole range of different blades for use in various stages of the process. After the sole, also called an outsole, has been glued on, you need to trim away any excess material from around the edges. A strong knife with a short, sharp blade is best for this.

When you’ve finished trimming, use a broad file or flat-bladed knife to smooth off any rough edges around the sole. A straight-edged blade is the most popular type on a shoe knife. It’s suitable for many kinds of cutting. It’s important to look after your knife. If you let the blade go blunt you’ll find it much harder to restore to its original state, so sharpen it regularly.For more information see: How to sharpen a shoe knife.

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Skiving is what shoemakers call the act of cutting away thin layers of leather to create a desired shape and a smooth finish. Skiving the leather calls for a flexible blade that’s usually pretty thin—a little bit different than the tool previously mentioned.

Shoemakers used a version of the tool to cut the upper part of the shoe as well as trim the soles. More than likely, the knives are cutting leather and rubber. Shoe knives are also used to scrape away and smooth over any lumps and bumps in the heel as it’s built up layer by layer.Of course, the most important types of shoe knives are the ones used in your business. That’s why you need Hyde Industrial Blade Services.