Weird (?) edge finish

[Leescustomleather]

Edge paint and use a 1/8" metal rod to apply it. I use brass dip it into the paint and then rub/slide it along the edge. I will give you very fine control of where the paint goes. I know it sounds wierd, I learned it from A Japanese leather smith but I couldn't read his name

[Handstitched]

Do the edges really have to be that perfect anyway?    

[Hardrada]

They look done with an electric creaser, such as a Regad or Summit.

[RockyAussie]

16 hours ago, Matt S said:

It's edge paint. Probably several thin coats over a sanded/profiled edge.

I agree

 

9 hours ago, battlemunky said:

That's edge paint, guaranteed. You can see where they sanded it a little shallow on the one pic.

I think on the top picture at the front that what you are seeing is a wipe with the heated iron. The iron reshapes and smooths out the edge paint and sometimes can run over the sides if you are not careful.

9 hours ago, battlemunky said:

Even though paint eventually peels off, it looks great at the time of selling, if that is what your customer desires.

This happens if you get the leatheredges too smooth or burnish it but it is not a problem if you do it correctly.

This link I did awhile back making a watch band shows the technique I have been using for many years. This is how I do the belts and most edge painted finishes.

This link can be found in my profile section in the about me section along with quite a few other projects I have shared.