How Long Should A Skiver Blade Last?

[DS STRAPS]

Just wondering how long a skiver blade should last, it only seem like I am only abel to complete one whole watch strap before the blade no longer cuts smoothly.

Is there a better blade out there that last longer or is there a way to get more life out of these blades?

[Ferg]

Explain what skiver you are using.

Strop the blade and keep doing that every once in awhile.

ferg

[Cobra Steve]

Hello DS. The blade should last according to how much it is being used. There should be a built in knife sharpener that you would use when the knife starts to get dull. I have sold many Skivers over the years and there has been only one time that I had to send a replacement blade. Steve

[DS STRAPS]

I use a super skiver that uses replacement blades, is there a more durable skiver or should I be using the knife style skiver?

[tnawrot2]

What surface are you skiving on, it should be glass.

[DS STRAPS]

What surface are you skiving on, it should be glass.

Man thank you! now that you said that I remember watching a how to video and he was using a glass piece. Is it ok to use the granite top for skiving?

[tnawrot2]

No, granite will dull your blades as fast as you skive.

[Ferg]

Get a good knife skiver. You will throw the "Quickies" away after you learn to use the knife.

ferg