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Up till now I've used water or Eco-Flo burnishing gum on leather. Then while looking for better products I came across Seiwa leathercraft tokonole burnishing gum. It's from Japan and looks more like white glue than a clear gel. It's much easier to apply and provides very quick results. 1 application is enough and it leaves a very even coat and color after burnishing. It's especially fast when you are trying to burnish a large area. I've noticed in Asia that this is the preferred product used by most leather professionals. Has anyone else in this forum tried this product before? I'd be curious of what you think?

Anyways, if you are looking for a better solution for burnishing, give this one a try. I'm sold!

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I'm in Japan and you're right, Tokonole is the preferred burnishing compound over here. I use it on the flesh side and on most of my edges. Great product, burnishes up nicely and holds up well over time.

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To answer some questions:

You can get it at goodsjapan.com or leathercrafttools.com. It also comes in black and brown in addition to clear.

Personally, I use a wood slicker and/or canvas for edges and glass for burnishing the flesh side. I get the best results when I let it dry and become more gummy for a few minutes before burnishing.

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On 12/12/2015 at 9:25 PM, victorl said:

To answer some questions:

You can get it at goodsjapan.com or leathercrafttools.com. It also comes in black and brown in addition to clear.

Personally, I use a wood slicker and/or canvas for edges and glass for burnishing the flesh side. I get the best results when I let it dry and become more gummy for a few minutes before burnishing.

 

Could you show us a picture of the tool you use to burnish the flesh side please? I'd like to try that.

I use it for burnishing and I like it but it's the only brand that I have tried so I can't compare. It's for sale on ebay.

 

 

 

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Just look up glass slicker.

I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with.

Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day.

From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.

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10 hours ago, geargarcon said:

I have been looking for more information on tokonole, but this appears to be the only thread on it in the forums.  Has anyone else tried this product over the last year?

Ian Atkinson has a review on this stuff I THINK. I know he uses it now instead of gum trag. And gets it through goods Japan.

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