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

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You can also buy or make small leather guards to wrap around your index finger for extra protection while you’re cutting. You can also use the flat of the blade to spread adhesive, as long as you clean it properly afterwards.

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.

Cutting rubber and plastic

A straight-edged blade is the most popular type on a shoe knife. It’s suitable for many kinds of cutting. 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 stub tang is also known as a pin or whittle tang. It only runs a little way into the handle and is generally found on cheaper knives. 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. The tang is the part of the blade that runs up into the handle. A full tang is where the metal extends the entire length of the handle in a single piece.

A taper tip is often used to trim leather and cut through stitches in both shoemaking and bookbinding. A partial tang, also known as a half tang or three-quarter tang, only extends part of the way into the handle. 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.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. All of our shoe knives are made with high-carbon steel that’s painstakingly hardened, tempered, and polished. These long-lasting blades are expertly fitted into easy-to-grip, hardwood handles. 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.

Shoe knives are often found in factories producing rubber and plastics, where they’re used for jobs such as trimming excess material from the rollers, removing flawed pieces and cutting items to size. 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. 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.

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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. 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. Some sheaths only cover the blade, but many have a folding flap that completely encloses the knife. 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. Used in conjunction with martial arts training, the Shoe Knife could be very lethal, especially if it hit a major blood vessel. It also had an element of surprise, and could be used to cut things like rope, if the wearer should be tied up.

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. 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. When you’ve finished trimming, use a broad file or flat-bladed knife to smooth off any rough edges around the sole. A sharp tip lets you be more precise and is useful for delicate and difficult work such as cutting out leather parts in shoemaking, and removing bookbindings for repair.

Shoemaking

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. Curved lip knives are used for trimming excess leather from shoe soles and uppers, and are available for both right- and left-handed users. Take care not to cut too deeply – if you take off too much, it can’t be replaced and you’ll have to start again with a new sole.