Or, How not To Sharpen It

[billybopp]

I was rather amazed at the Ferragamo guy's sharpening technique.  Wow.  But, I threw the video up on screen and continued to watch in the background as I was doing other things.  It looks like he finally gave up on his sharpening technique at about 48:30 and opened a brand new Tina-messer knife!  Now, we all know how un-sharp knives are straight out of the package these days, but it works better than his original.  He also shows MUCH better technique sharpening that one at around 54:30 or so, which makes me wonder if he was originally sharpening the body of the blade and dulling toward the tip so as to skive the inner layer of leather thin without thinning the upper leather?

Also, at 50:45 or so, you see him removing the tacks from the shoe .... so there ya go, Bikermutt!  They mostly come out, except for it looks like a few at the toe and heel.

After watching this video, I now also understand the shape of a cobbler's hammer.  That swoopy head design makes sense.   Who knew?

Bill

 

[bikermutt07]

Thanks, I hadn't had time to watch the second video yet. I'll check it out.