Chartermade Classic Japanese Skiver - Review
The Japanese style blade effortlessly delivers clean and precise level skives
Chartermade Classic Japanese Skiver
The Chartermade Limited Edition Skiving Knife is a tool that imparts the soul of its maker. With its Kiaate handle, copper ferrel, and Bohler N690 blade, this Japanese style skiver is a testament to the art of tool making.
About Chartermade
Chartermade is a husband-and-wife team based out of South Africa that handcrafts premium leather-working tools. Their tools are known for their high quality, distinctive designs, and comfortable handles. Chartermade tools are made from rare handle materials such as african wood or giraffe bone. The blades are made from high-carbon steel and are hand-sharpened to a razor's edge
User Experience
The skiver excels at making clean, precise and level skives, cutting squared ends, and making intricate corner cuts. Although skiving leather is not its primary function, this blade can also be used to cut squared ends and the lug ends of watch straps.
The handle of this Japanese skiver is a work of art in itself. Beautifully lathed and hand-shaped from Kiaate, it is finished with a copper ferrel. The handle is specifically designed and hand-shaped to fit comfortably in your hand, making your crafting experience even more enjoyable.
the Bohler N690 blade offers excellent edge retention and will hold its sharpness with regular stropping.
Conclusion
Designed by a leather artisan for a leather artisan, the Chartermade Limited Edition Skiving Knife is a tool that speaks to the heart of what leather crafting is all about.
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