Marcella

Thanks for all the great advice! I really don't want to get into oil stones etc. sounds like another investment. Stropping is necessary so I would not mind that much work. I'll take a look at that video and keep an eye out for the tools you mentioned. Thanks again!

Zuludog, can you post a pic of the chisel? I'm slowly teaching myself to make shoes and am looking for an affordable but decent alternative to a $60 spring steel skiving knife. I know nothing about heat treating or sharpening tools but my local ace hardware store does a decent job with sharpening blades. Too bad I haven't heard of a local second hand tool stall near me. Thanks!