UKRay Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted November 16, 2008 ray show us a close up of the end........ could it be a Seam Ripper.? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celticleather Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celticleather Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celticleather Report post Posted November 16, 2008 You're welcome! As to how to use it, I can only suggest . . . very carefully! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Report post Posted December 5, 2008 That tool maybe used for trimming the cantle bindings on saddles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
