Handmade to Cut Above
Tools built for the bench, not the display case.
Full-tang construction. J2 stainless steel. Every blade vacuum heat-treated and finished by hand.
Handmade to Cut Above
Full-tang construction. J2 stainless steel. Every blade vacuum heat-treated and finished by hand.
Our Approach
Every LK knife is built for actual bench work — cutting, skiving, and shaping leather hour after hour, not sitting behind glass. That means a grip that stays controlled through a full day’s work, a blade profile chosen for the job it’s meant to do, and construction built to hold up to real, repeated use. Six knives. One standard: made for leatherworkers who depend on their tools every day.
One Blade. Two Essential Techniques.
Built to move between trimming and skiving without switching tools — a longer cutting head and wider blade for reach, the same edge geometry for controlled, thin material removal.
| Steel | J2 Stainless Steel |
| Heat Treatment | Vacuum heat treated |
| Hardness | Approx. 60 HRC |
| Construction | Full tang, three-pin handle |
| Overall Length | Approx. 7.5 in. |
| Maximum Blade Width | Approx. 1.7 in. |
The Flagship
Four blade profiles. Four handle materials. One standard the rest of the line is measured against.
| Steel | J2 Stainless Steel |
| Heat Treatment | Vacuum heat treated |
| Hardness | Approx. 60 HRC |
| Blade Profiles | Scalpel · Wharncliffe · Upswept · Holster Maker |