Traditional round or head knife. Price £72.57 Please note that under Section 3 of the Offensive Weapons Bill 2019 we are not able to send knives out to residential addresses, or to sell to anyone under 18 years of age. We have listed here the knives we stock which are available to purchase in our Matlock Stock Room or at Shows or Events.
The traditional round or 'head' knife is an iconic tool of the leather industry and has been used by leatherworkers for centuries.
Named after the legendary leather craftsman Al Stohlman, this quality round knife is made with a hardwood handle and with a stainless steel blade, and can be used for straight and curved lines and for skiving down leather. It is very versatile and can be used on all weights of leather to give clean and accurate cuts.
Measurements are 111mm (4 3/8") wide blade with a 86mm (3 3/8") handle.
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HOW TO GUIDE
You may also be interested in Al Stohlman's book Leather craft Tools (code 61960-00) which details how to care for and sharpen leather craft knives, punches, chisels and edgers.
To see how to use and care for this special knife watch this video.
