Contributing Member UKRay Posted November 16, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) Just picked this up at my local antiques (junk!) market and don't really know what it is for - any thoughts? Edited November 16, 2008 by UKRay Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted November 16, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted November 16, 2008 ray show us a close up of the end........ could it be a Seam Ripper.? Quote Luke
Contributing Member UKRay Posted November 16, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted November 16, 2008 ray show us a close up of the end........could it be a Seam Ripper.? here you go Luke - It could be a seam ripper but I've never seen one like this before. The edge is razor sharp but the point is quite blunt- very strange! Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Members celticleather Posted November 16, 2008 Members Report Posted November 16, 2008 Damn! I know (knew) what this is - but I've forgotten! I came across it when I was looking for my mystery tool (http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5977). I have an idea that it's a welt trimmer, for paring down the edges of shoe soles until they are level with the shoe welt. If I can find the link again, I'll let you know! Quote When everyone is somebody, then no one's anybody
Members celticleather Posted November 16, 2008 Members Report Posted November 16, 2008 Found it! It's a welt knife . . . see http://ronstools.com/orderform.htm and eBay item no 110312634458. Thank goodness . . . I thought my memory had finally expired! Quote When everyone is somebody, then no one's anybody
Contributing Member UKRay Posted November 16, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted November 16, 2008 Found it! It's a welt knife . . . see http://ronstools.com/orderform.htm and eBay item no 110312634458. Thank goodness . . . I thought my memory had finally expired! That must be one of the fastest 'WTF is this' resolutions in the history of leatherworker.net - Thanks Terry! Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Members celticleather Posted November 16, 2008 Members Report Posted November 16, 2008 You're welcome! As to how to use it, I can only suggest . . . very carefully! Quote When everyone is somebody, then no one's anybody
Bob Posted December 5, 2008 Report Posted December 5, 2008 That tool maybe used for trimming the cantle bindings on saddles. Quote Bob Goudreault www.kamloopssaddlery.com
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