Reddit mentions of Wooden Handle Stainless Steel Leathercraft Cutting Knife Craft Tool Home Skiving Tool Accessories

Good question, and it pains me a bit that I have a small box of unused tools that were purchased when I began. I'm sure I missed a few things, but here you go:

• Lamp I love this thing, and it's silly how much it improved my craft.
  
• Utility knife (Stanley) with many replacement blades. I flip then toss these frequently.
  
• Shovel knife
  
• Beveler
  
• Burnishers
  
• Microfiber clothes
  
• Granite block
  
• Stitching pony (handmade and based upon http://www.instructables.com/id/3rd-Hand-Leather-Stitching-Clamp/)
  
• Awl
  
• Diamond Awl
  
• Wing Divider
  
• Pliers
  
• Craft scissors
  
• Thread snips
  
• Bone folder
  
• Mallet
  
• Cobbler hammer
  
• Ruler
  
• Cutting mat
  
• Detail brushes
  
• Needles
  
• Tokonole
  
• Glue
  
• Glue brushes
  
• 50/50 neatsfoot oil and beeswax (double-boiled)
  
• Heat gun
  
• Ritza Tiger thread
  
• Chisels I use these as pricking irons because they leave a massive hole
  
• Dremel
  
• Bulldog clips
  
  If links weren't provided then I already had the item.

Way, WAY below your budget but I got one of these plus a strop and it’s my best purchase yet next to my KS Blade pricking irons

Japanese style knife (like this) preferred.

All set on leather now, thanks!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9HDKEA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A4V6KRCAH7YC8&psc=1

I recognize the value of good tools but I'm taking an introductory leatherwork course and although it's really interesting I don't know whether I'll be pursuing this craft anytime soon. The classroom has a skiving machine but only the teacher can use it. Would an inexpensive knife work or would it be uncomfortable or even dangerous? I saw these two on Amazon. Please bear in mind I'm one of the least dexterous people you'll ever meet.

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https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Leathercraft-Cutting-Skiving-Accessories/dp/B01N9HDKEA/ref=sr_1_4?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1540603103&sr=1-4&keywords=skiving+knife

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https://www.amazon.com/Safety-Skiver-3001-00-Replacement-3002-00/dp/B00IVS667Y/ref=sr_1_6?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1540603103&sr=1-6&keywords=skiving+knife