How I Sharpen New Leather Skiving Knives, hints and tips

[@FosterandBoys]

I like the idea of stamping your name in the handle. I have many of my grandfathers tools, and only wish he did the same thing, but a leat I know their heritage and I guess thats all that matters!

[@mandyleeson1]

Thanks Harry. The new lighting makes such a difference!

[@harryrogers]

Thanks Mandy...its great to work under as well!

[@CantrellLeatherGoods]

This couldn’t have come at a better time. I just purchased a great skiing knife and was wanting to sharpen it a bit more than it was already. Thank you so much for these videos. Your little squirrel friend seems very interested in what your doing in there. Adorable!

[@oldschooljack3479]

Good day Harry! I realize this video is a couple of years old but i just wanted to say thanks. There are a lot of leather working channels but yours is the one I "trust" the most... You offer professional advice for practical folk. Keep up the good work and cheers from Oklahoma.

[@harryrogers]

Thanks very much.

[@adiazim5098]

Thanks for your brilliant videos1 They're clear and to the point!

[@rondumontier1187]

I bought a simmilar skiving blade from District Leather here in the USA I Love so much I ordered another. Can never have too many blades👌😅 Nice video Harry

[@harryrogers]

Thanks Ron.

[@grimtt]

Had no idea there was such a thing as button polish! Love learning something new!

[@406Montana]

Thanks Harry. I'll give it a try with my knife. I've been unable to get it that sharp. I have LED lighting in my shop and love it. It makes a big difference.

[@paulj3653]

Another great Video Harry. I hope your keeping well and enjoying the Kent sunshine!

[@michaelwolf8781]

Ordered the Skiving knife from them. I took your word that they are good.

[@davidblake1663]

Top stuff Harry. I'd never heard of Barnsley and Sons, looks like a great resource for leather-working tools and more. I'd always wondered where to get a namestamp for tools, so thanks for the mention of Pryor tools too. May treat myself to one.

[@harryrogers]

Thanks David.

[@iankent8533]

Thanks for the sharpening tips. I see you now feature on the front page of the George Barnsley website! Nice quality tools, still good value even though a significant price rise was implemented last week.

[@harryrogers]

Hi yes...they asked if they could use my film and I am happy with that....I am not being sponsored in any way. I am not really surprised by the price rise. Best wishes Harry

[@CSGraves]

I've never done any skiving, but the ease of cutting through that thick piece of leather looked impressive. Also, to have a blade of such thin stock _and_ distal taper... not something one would find at the average hardware store, I reckon!

[@martinmcguire172]

Another great video. Many Thanks.

[@PVCLime]

Thanks! I would like to take a course in this. I've got curved blades too and I get my tolls sharp but not as sharp as they could be. Wish you a good weekend!

[@dislikebutton1935]

Wicked! thanks for the tips, always appreciated 👍

[@pequodexpress]

I've been using a 50/50 Simple Green/water mix as lapping fluid.

[@josephpotterf9459]

Thanks Harry good info .

[@minerblue9641]

I like to use diesel on my knife sharpening stones. It wipes off clean also but leaves a smell behind.

[@tropifiori]

Looks very sharp. I shall send you a box of sticking plasters!

[@harryrogers]

Very good ....I will try and avoid hospital this time!!

[@paulmoran6886]

Hi I know you don’t now use a honing guide but which guide would fit the larger George Barnsley knife ? The blade skew plus the taper to the sides is making it hard to find a suitable honing guide. I use it for skiving leather for bookbinding so need about 13 degrees which is quite a fragile and shallow angle. Any advice greatly appreciated Paul

[@edwardthor7763]

Hello from Savannah GA. Just a quick hello for now. Watch later. Chow

[@harryrogers]

Hi Edward

[@edwardthor7763]

@@harryrogers I hope all is well for you.

[@phyllismulkey3778]

good info

[@ВиталийАндреев-ш4ч]

it is very intresting

[@thatssocharlie290]

Thanks for the video, really interesting. Can I ask, how often do you sharpen your knives on the stone? For example I use my skiving knives a few times a week and find i'm constantly having to go back to the stone as they loose their sharpness that quickly. Am I not using the strop enough or not getting the stone sharpening right from the beginning? Thanks :)

[@harryrogers]

Hi I mainly freshen up the edges on a strop and I only use the stones infrequently....initially I found I was rounding my edges as I was not applying a consistent angle so its worth keeping a watch out for that...I used to use chisel jigs, but find now I am aware I can get a consistent flat to the edge by eye.

[@dawkinsm]

Hi Harry are you able to provide some more detail about the stamping tool you have. I’ve looked at the website and can see there are different sizes and options, such as low-stress, heavy duty and speciality. I really like the stamp you have so am interested in purchasing ‘the same’ stamp with my own name. Finally do you think this stamp could be used to brand wood if heated? Thanks again for all the videos - inspirational as always. Stay safe.

[@harryrogers]

I suggest you give prior a call...mine is the standard set they produce in a red plastic box...called interchangeable type set. I don't think this is meant for branding, but I am sure they can help. The type depth is good for marking wood, but a bit shallow for leather. Best wishes Harry

[@dawkinsm]

Harry Rogers thanks for your reply, I’ll drop them a line. 👍

[@ВиталийАндреев-ш4ч]

спасибо

[@johnhartley3596]

I have a question Harry. I have a sharpening steel from when I worked in restaurants. Does it function the same as a strop? Thanks.

[@harryrogers]

Hi John...I expect the sharpening steel is coarser, but for knives gives a good cutting edge with a bit of bite.

[@davidblake1663]

It would sharpen, but it more suited to long kitchen knives. Stropping is for the ultra-keen polishing of a blade. The stopping compound is only a few pounds/dollars/euros and if you haven't got a piece of leather to make a strop, some people use it directly on a flat bit of soft-wood like pine.

[@pcka12]

Both are abrasive so rub off steel from the blade, but the ‘steel’ is more of a file, whilst the strop works at a microscopic level.

[@frogslips]

Are these better for skiving (like for reducing thickness of leather for the buckle) than the type that uses a 25mm razer edge (which my version of bends)? That company is 3 miles from where I live.

[@harryrogers]

Its personal, but they are good quality so I would check them out....I like all my Barnsley tools.

[@frogslips]

Harry Rogers but can you control this type of blade to do an even and uniform shave, one which won’t go too deep and ruin the job?

[@W.CambridgeLeatherCraft]

Hi, Harry thanks for another amazing video! You're a massive inspiration of mine, I love you content. I recently made a leather card holder out of none other than sedgwick bridle. It would mean the world to me if you could give me some feed back.

[@harryrogers]

Looks great..very good card holder and nice filmwork.

[@W.CambridgeLeatherCraft]

@@harryrogers thanks so much, that means alot coming from you!

[@LarsKiel]

👍

[@calumblair]

Where do you buy your knives from

[@harryrogers]

These came from Barnsley...I cover this in the video if you want more information. Rgds Harry

[@jackiesanders489]

I'm an 81 yearold Missouri hillbilly. several years ago i aquired an ANVIL, made at the "Rathole Forge in Shelfield Eng. in the 1700's, I would'nt take any amount of money for it.