Question regarding Gomph French Edger

[Leather2]

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

[MarshalWill]

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.

[bruce johnson]

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. 

[MarshalWill]

Bruce, I see 4 Gomph French Edgers in your inventory. Are those originals?

[bruce johnson]

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. 

[Leather2]

Thanks Bruce, that answers my questions.

[MarshalWill]

Thank you, Bruce. I suspected they were. They're nice looking tools.

[Tim Schroeder]

I have this set I got off EBay. The seller said they were James Jackson’s son and he was selling some of his tools. 
1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”, and 7/8”. 
Marked Gomph with no numbers. 
They were unbelievably sharp when I got them. I used them to make the welt channel on boot insoles and they cut thru insole leather like a hit knife thru butter. Now you can almost alive paper with them. 

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