BOWEN M390 Japanese Leathercraft Knife – Precision Thin Cutting, Beveling, Slanted Edges & Decorative Grooving Tool, Ultra-Sharp M390 Steel
Developed together with BOWEN, this leathercraft knife is built for makers who care about control, edge quality, and long-term reliability — not gimmicks.
The blade is made from Böhler M390 powder steel, a steel known for holding a clean edge even under demanding use. It’s the kind of steel you choose when you don’t want to think about sharpening every few projects. Thin cutting, edge beveling, fine grooves, decorative lines — this knife handles all of it with ease and consistency.
The blade is heat-treated to HRC 60–62, giving it a balanced feel: hard enough to stay sharp, but tough enough to feel confident in the hand. No chipping, no fragile edge.
The handle is crafted from Purple Sandalwood — dense, stable, and naturally resistant to deformation. It has a solid, reassuring weight, and stays comfortable even during longer sessions at the bench.
For durability and balance, the guard combines 304 stainless steel and H62 brass. It’s not just decorative — it adds protection, stability, and a refined finish without overdoing it.
Each knife is hand-polished with a fine stone texture, leaving an edge that’s sharp, controlled, and easy to maintain over time.
This is a tool made to be used daily — for belts, bags, wallets, and detailed custom work — and to age well as part of your bench, not sit untouched in a drawer.
Dimensions:
- Total Length: Approx. 190mm
- Blade Width: Approx. 32mm
- Blade Length: Approx. 85-90mm
- Blade Thickness: 2.0mm
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Description
Developed together with BOWEN, this leathercraft knife is built for makers who care about control, edge quality, and long-term reliability — not gimmicks.
The blade is made from Böhler M390 powder steel, a steel known for holding a clean edge even under demanding use. It’s the kind of steel you choose when you don’t want to think about sharpening every few projects. Thin cutting, edge beveling, fine grooves, decorative lines — this knife handles all of it with ease and consistency.
The blade is heat-treated to HRC 60–62, giving it a balanced feel: hard enough to stay sharp, but tough enough to feel confident in the hand. No chipping, no fragile edge.
The handle is crafted from Purple Sandalwood — dense, stable, and naturally resistant to deformation. It has a solid, reassuring weight, and stays comfortable even during longer sessions at the bench.
For durability and balance, the guard combines 304 stainless steel and H62 brass. It’s not just decorative — it adds protection, stability, and a refined finish without overdoing it.
Each knife is hand-polished with a fine stone texture, leaving an edge that’s sharp, controlled, and easy to maintain over time.
This is a tool made to be used daily — for belts, bags, wallets, and detailed custom work — and to age well as part of your bench, not sit untouched in a drawer.
Dimensions:
- Total Length: Approx. 190mm
- Blade Width: Approx. 32mm
- Blade Length: Approx. 85-90mm
- Blade Thickness: 2.0mm
