jmkjmk2 Report post Posted February 22, 2014 Never seen this thing before. Looks vintage. I would really like to know what it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted February 22, 2014 looks like a groover, but with a sharpened edge. Maybe a cobbler's tool for cutting in a stitch line for a sole welt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted February 22, 2014 Mike is correct, it is a channeler. They also make or made a variation with a loop type blade. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatherquestions Report post Posted August 9, 2014 Yes, it is a cobblers groover for stitch lines. I have used both types, cutting blade like this and grooving blade. It's use depends on the weight of the material being stitched and what type shoe sole you're stitching. The type in the picture would be used on dress sjhoes with a thinner leather sole than boots or work shoes. Tip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
