Without all doubt, the ability to set the right edge angle, sharpen, polish, and correctly use bladed tools will change your leatherwork forever. The principles used in sharpening woodworking tools, chefs knives and other disciplines do not always carry over well. A different medium requires a different approach. With this tutorial you will understand that difference. You will learn: - Cutting and skiving skills, from stance to wrist movement. Turn leather into butter with the right knowledge. - Choosing the correct angle for the blade. - Understanding grit size and what to use – diamond, sandpaper and stone. - Differences between sharpening, honing and polishing. - Micro serrations. - BONUS - make your own improved strop/buff stick without leather, saving $$$. Beginner/ Intermediate.