Chinese razorblade paring machines: anyone tried one?

[Matt S]

Has anyone tried one of the Scharffix paring machine clones that have been comihttp://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/152035434768g out of China recently? They are black rather than green and take double edge razor blades. Seems like a good deal at £100odd rather than £2-300 for a genuine one.: An example listing

Would such a machine be suitable for my purposes? I'm looking to pare the edges of 1-2mm thick leather, chrome or veg tan, for turned edges.

[Northmount]

Take a look at this thread 

Tom

 

[Matt S]

Thanks Tom. Guess I'll stick with the knife and save up for a bell skiver.