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The Brass roller does not turn, when the locking set screws are tightened. Whats interesting is that all these different makes fit other tools ! these days everyone makes there tools so that no other manufacturer will fit. I did wonder why that roller wouldn't turn, to me the engineering was there, unless there is a washer /spacer missing. Is there anyone who can give me the heads up on how to sharpen this Nicely. My idea was to get a 1000/6000 king water stone and use a circular motion then simply put strop. I have sharpened chisels etc before but no leather tools...Should I be scared !! Anyone in London that wants to help let me know. Thanks again.

Thanks very much for the Info and guidance. I can see on the front it says almost worn out ! Dixon and son so I'm guessing this one has had quite a lot of use, although it seems very Tight all over i think its had a replacement of original rear screw.

Just to say Hi to all.. Have been trying my hand at leatherwork for a little while, and now am trying to absorb as much info on this wonderful craft that keeps giving me so much satisfaction. Hope i can be some help in some ways to others as Im sure I will receive. Oh and this is how we transport Dogs in London England. Made me laugh.

Hi I'm new here so Hi to All, and thanks in Advance. I have a few questions about the item Below. Mainly i have just bought it and although the top section of the blade Marked in RED is very sharp the lower section marked in Black is a lot less so. With limited knowledge of sharpening leather tools I thought i would ask are there any particular things I need to know and if necessary a point in the right direction to a good tutorial would be great. Stones and types would be very help full. I have outlined 2 Different positions i can get the blade fixed into..Marked position 1 and 2 ...My guess was that Position 2 I the Correct one ? Hence why the blade is dull at the section I want to be Sharp ? Is there any harm in re positioning the knife to suit ? Also any advice on the shape that the blade currently has ? I also guessed this may be a Dixon guide...would i be right in thinking that and is the blade the same ? Im new to Leatherwork and the forum so thank you and look forward to the Exchanges.