French Edgers and Gouges

Gouges

Gouges are used to remove leather for a few purposes. V-gouges and U-gouges remove leather from the flesh side for easier folding. Saddler's gouges are used to remove leather for folding or inlaying lacing or buckstitching.

Round Back/Round Bottom French Edgers

Round Bottom French Edgers are a little rarer to find. They cut a rounded profile on the bottom and are good for heavy edge beveling or to trim welts.

French Edgers

French Edgers are pushed and make a flat cut. They are used to cut miters for box corners, channels for folding, and can be used to thin or skive edges.

Gomph French Edgers

HF Osborne French Edgers

CS Osborne French Edgers

Other Maker French Edgers