Leather2 Report post Posted October 28 I have this gomph french edger, i was wondering how to tell if this is one of the original gomph tools, or one of the ones made by Ellis Barnes. I am not sure what size it is because it has no marking besides the name "GOMPH" Thanks, JC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarshalWill Report post Posted October 30 You may want to contact Lonnie Height, who is running the show now at Gomph-Hackbarth. I talked to him about a year ago and he was still selling tools. 520-642-3891 or on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/people/Gomph-Hackbarth-Tools/100021212726476/ . He might be able to answer your question. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted October 31 It is not original. Original would be marked differently and different handle. Gomph maxed out at a size #8 and 1/2 inch width. This is one that Gene Pepples made for Ellis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarshalWill Report post Posted October 31 Bruce, I see 4 Gomph French Edgers in your inventory. Are those originals? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted November 1 Yes they are originals - rosewood handles and original Gomph name and size markings. The versions Gene made for Ellis had hardwood handles and a bit different shape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leather2 Report post Posted November 1 Thanks Bruce, that answers my questions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarshalWill Report post Posted November 1 Thank you, Bruce. I suspected they were. They're nice looking tools. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
