Chinese High End Handmade Tool. Give Suggestions!

[krominix]

Wow, thanks for sharing all of these links. Some of them I knew already and others I didn't. I'll have something to read up on now.

If more comes to mind, don't hold back.

I have a Japanese friend who goes to Japan ever so often. He could possibly pick up stuff from Iwataya if I knew what to order. He told me that Iwataya is completely back ordered because of orders from other Asian countries.

Where is the store in japan exactly? I have a friend who frequents Japan too.

[grmnsplx]

It's in Tokyo. Specifically Shitaya, Taito ku, Tokyo. Pretty close to Ueno station.

Here's the address 東京都台東区下谷２丁目7－1
Looks like it's right next to Iriya statiuon on the Hibiya line

[Trox]

Well it's not just made in China aspect, but price aspect as well. I mean $55 for an edger plus $15 shipping? I am about to get a Blanchard edger for $42 with shipping. And that is a very well established brand name.. If you are entering into this market, stay competitive..

Ever tried Blanchard edger? that's the one tool they make that is not worth spending money on. Stick to US made models on edgers, they work much better. I am talking about edge bevlers and not French edgers.

Tor

[multivitamins]

Ever tried Blanchard edger? that's the one tool they make that is not worth spending money on. Stick to US made models on edgers, they work much better. I am talking about edge bevlers and not French edgers.

Tor

+1 for ron's :D. Though very expensive, I heard a lot of good things about ron's edgers. Blanchard was ok.. a bit long for my taste and hard to use for corners.

[George3]

I'm interested also, but will wait for Nigel's review...

[Trox]

+1 for ron's :D. Though very expensive, I heard a lot of good things about ron's edgers. Blanchard was ok.. a bit long for my taste and hard to use for corners.

I have many different style/types of edge bevelers, my favorite are the old stock Osborne / Gomp fine edgers. Why don't you take a look at what Bruce Johnson selling at his site.

Tor

Edited January 24, 2016 by Trox

[rickdroid]

I received a new set of pricking irons from South Korea yesterday and wanted to let people see them.
I paid $186, shipping included for a 10 tooth and a 2 tooth, 3mm spacing, (7spi) pair.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/246492734/3mm42mm-leather-stitching-prong-chisel?ref=shop_home_active_23

I do believe that the people who made these were proud of their work. The irons were packed in a foam box with cutouts for each piece, additionally the lid had matching foam inserts to cushion the items.

The box was wrapped in bubble wrap and then placed inside a bubble pack envelope. As I said, I believe the manufacturer is proud of his work. Shipping took 10 days.

The irons seem first rate. The entire iron is polished including each tooth. I used them on a couple of small pieces and they mark the leather clean and spacing is even between each tooth.

The next time I buy pricking irons I will be ordering from these people.

rick

I hope I loaded the picture correctly. The preview post view doesn't size the way I had wanted/

[multivitamins]

I received a new set of pricking irons from South Korea yesterday and wanted to let people see them.

I paid $186, shipping included for a 10 tooth and a 2 tooth, 3mm spacing, (7spi) pair.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/246492734/3mm42mm-leather-stitching-prong-chisel?ref=shop_home_active_23

pricking-irons.jpg

I do believe that the people who made these were proud of their work. The irons were packed in a foam box with cutouts for each piece, additionally the lid had matching foam inserts to cushion the items.

The box was wrapped in bubble wrap and then placed inside a bubble pack envelope. As I said, I believe the manufacturer is proud of his work. Shipping took 10 days.

The irons seem first rate. The entire iron is polished including each tooth. I used them on a couple of small pieces and they mark the leather clean and spacing is even between each tooth.

The next time I buy pricking irons I will be ordering from these people.

rick

I hope I loaded the picture correctly. The preview post view doesn't size the way I had wanted/

Looks nice and very sharp!. I have seen that on etsy before. Seems like you don't need to use a diamond awl....

[rickdroid]

Looks nice and very sharp!. I have seen that on etsy before. Seems like you don't need to use a diamond awl....

An awl will still be needed. These are pricking irons not chisels, but you are right about them being sharp. They mark the leather with a light tap, no need for multiple hits to get a good mark.

[pansa]

I recieved tools from cmdachong. I'm very impressed. Every tooth is polished to perfection. It comes right out when pricking. Dare I say it makes my $280 Blanchards look like CS Osborne Irons. Here is a photo sorry for the bad lighting. I paid $80 for a 2+7 tooth 9SPI Iron. Great deal. I will never use a blanchard iron again. 9SPI with 632 Lin Cable

Curious what method you used to get in touch with him, or if you used an english to chinese translation? I've emailed him to no response... it's been about two weeks. I'm about to just order some Amy Roke irons, but his price is better and I like the way these look.

Edited January 29, 2016 by pansa