Leather Skiver Donegal 2591 white — Donegal leather thinning tool

Donegal 2591 white leather skiver is a handheld thinning tool designed to remove thin layers from leather surfaces and edges. Intended for precision skiving, this skiver helps prepare seams, reduce bulk at joins, and create smooth, tapered edges for repair, craft and upholstery tasks. The white finish identifies the model and provides a clean aesthetic while you work; the tool is compact and suited to workshop tables or portable kits.

Advantages

The Donegal 2591 offers controlled material removal with consistent results, allowing accurate thinning without damaging adjacent areas. Its shape and blade geometry enable precise skiving along straight and curved sections, improving seam flattening and edge finishing. The tool is suitable for repeated use in light to moderate leatherwork, requiring minimal adjustment during routine tasks.

Suitable for

• Preparing seams and reducing bulk in upholstery projects
• Thinning leather edges for shoe repair and shoemaking
• Craft and hobby leatherworking where precise edge finishing is required
• Small-scale repair work on bags, belts and garments

Key specifications

• Function: manual leather skiving and thinning
• Finish: white body for model identification
• Form factor: compact handheld tool suitable for bench or portable use
• Application: edges, seams and flat areas on natural and split leathers

How to use

Secure the leather piece on a non-slip surface or clamp to keep it steady. Hold the Donegal 2591 at a shallow angle to the leather and apply light, even pressure while moving the blade along the edge or area to be thinned. Make several light passes rather than a single deep cut to control material removal and avoid over-thinning. For curves, adjust the angle and pressure to maintain a consistent taper. Inspect the edge periodically and stop when the desired thickness and smoothness are achieved. Maintain a sharp blade and follow basic tool safety practices while working.

Usage recommendations

Use the skiver for gradual material removal on vegetable-tanned and chrome-tanned leathers; test on a scrap piece before working on the final item. Keep the blade clean and sharp, and store the tool in a protective sleeve to preserve the edge and finish.