ericjoswald Report post Posted February 1, 2011 I am wondering what the difference is between a "Common Edger Tools" and the "Edger"? https://www.osborneleathertools.com/product_details.php?pid=193 https://www.osborneleathertools.com/product_details.php?pid=194 thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ellen Report post Posted February 1, 2011 The shape and intended use. 1. The first one is flat with long "toes" bent up, I find edgers like this more suitable for a thick flat work without small radius curves. On thin leather you will need to place the leather at the edge of the table to use this edger, it's too wide. For medium thin leather the edgers with less wide toes are made. Very old Osborne common edgers are more bent up and have more rounded tips of toes, I like them better than one on this photo. 2. The second shot was made at not the best angle. Looks like round bottom edger to me, my preferred tool for medium thick leather. They round edge nicely, although the common edgers also may have the rounded, much wider groove on the bottom and work well. Round edgers are bent at lesser angle, with round groove at the bottom. Different makers make them more or less bent, with longer or shorter "toes". With short toes are better for tight curves. Common edger are much easier to sharpen than the round bottom edger. Sharpen, not just strop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
