Saturday, September 30, 2023

Cheap Shave



 This looks like a cheap cast metal spoke or leather shave, missing the blade and wedge, but I liked the material-saving hollow handle bottoms. Manufacturer wasn't proud enough of it to put their name on it...

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  1. Google at least found what it looks like with the blade:

    https://loonlaketoolworks.com/products/vintage-simons-gull-wing-belt-shave-nickel-plated

    Probably used for skiving (thinning) leather in preparation for sewing. Would be cool to have a complete one.

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  2. OK, Thanks! Simons is the manufacturer... I'll add the image of the complete tool. The blobby welds as retainer spoil the look, don't you think?

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  3. No doubt they could have done a better job cleaning up the casting. For hobbyist use on leather though it's probably just fine, and a case of "you get what you pay for."

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