{"product_id":"swivel-knife","title":"Swivel Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's a knife...and it SWIVELS!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tool makes it easier to cut curves and swooshes when preparing your leather for the art of traditional tooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo hold it, put your first finger into the 'cup' on the top, then hold the barrel of the knife between your thumb and second finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pressure downwards, that pushes the blade into the leather surface, comes from your first finger pressing down into the cup, the direction of the blade is controlled by twisting the barrel with your thumb and second finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique I teach, is to put the blade edge flat onto the surface of your leather, holding it nice and vertical.  Then you need to tip is slightly forwards, so it is sitting slightly more onto it's point, keep a firm downward pressure, and begin pulling the blade towards yourself, cutting as you go.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cosmic Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54647629349211,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/8227\/9771\/files\/swivelknife.png?v=1793901361","url":"https:\/\/www.cosmicworkshop.co.uk\/products\/swivel-knife","provider":"Cosmic Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}