Lock-stitch uses an upper and a lower thread which combine – or lock – together as they pass through the ...
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Tanning is the process of treating skins and hides of animals to produce leather.Properly made and sourced leather i...
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A soft sheen that develops through use and exposure on the surface of the leather which provides a character, a perso...
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A skiving knife is a wide-edged blade used for skiving, often with a flat handle that allows for working closer to th...
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Skiving leather is the painstaking process of thinning leather, where only the outer edges are thinned, to achieve th...
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In the shoe room a Tricker’s sock liner is fitted to the shoes for comfort. The shoes are cleaned, and various creams...
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The edges of the soles and heels are trimmed and buffed to produce a smooth finish. This is a freehand operation, req...
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A final inspection is made before the shoes are laced, wrapped in cotton cloth and together with their Tricker’s shoe...
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Closing is a highly skilled operation and requires years of experience. The term is used for the sewing together of t...
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Burnishing is the process of making footwear look distinguished and aged.Using a Burnishing Mop in circular movement...
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The leather soles of our shoes are given an added decorative pattern known as “bunking”.This is a process that is do...
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A last is a three-dimensional model of a foot which allows for a shoe to be shaped around it. Lasts are used when des...
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