Pro Adjustable Swivel Knife for Leather Carving

Pro Adjustable Swivel Knife for Leather Carving

The Pro Adjustable Swivel Knife for Leather Carving is an adjustable swivel knife with a knurled handle in silver finish. It is designed to fit comfortably in your hand. Each swivel knife comes with a high strength Hollow Ground pro blade.

The Pro Adjustable Swivel Knife measures 10 cm in length, with an 1.3 cm handle width. Hollow ground blade size 9.5 mm.

A swivel knife is used in leatherworking to carve intricate designs by making an initial, shallow incision into the surface of the leather, forming the foundational pattern for subsequent tooling. The "swivel" action comes from rotating the knife's rotating blade while pulling it, allowing for very tight and fluid curves to be cut into the surface of vegetable-tanned leather. It's an essential tool for creating depth in a design, which helps to capture shadows and antique finishes, and it is vital for mastering the craft of leather carving.