Take the hard corner off every edge

A square-cut edge looks unfinished and wears quickly. An edge beveler shaves a thin strip off the corner, so your edges burnish smooth and feel comfortable against skin, a horse or a working dog. It’s one of the first tools worth buying once you start making belts, collars or knife sheaths.

These bevelers have a dense ebony handle that sits well in the hand and holds up to moisture. The steel blade holds a fine, sharp edge, so you push one smooth pass along the leather instead of hacking at it.

Which size do I need?

Lower number = wider bevel = thicker leather.

Why get the set of 5?
If you work across different leathers (a heavy collar one day, a slim wallet the next), the full set covers every thickness in your workshop, and you save compared with buying each size separately.

Specs

• Handle: ebony wood
• Blade: steel
• Sizes: #1 to #5, sold individually or as a set of 5
• Weight: approx. 60g each

Posted from the Riverina
Packed and sent from our workshop near Wagga Wagga, NSW, with Australia-wide shipping. Pair it with an edge slicker and a little gum tragacanth for a smooth, finished edge.

FAQ

What does an edge beveler do?
It trims the sharp square corner off a cut leather edge. This lets the edge round over and burnish smooth, so it looks professional, resists fraying and won’t rub.

What size edge beveler do I need for a belt?
Most belts are cut from 3.5–4.5mm leather. Use a #1 for thick belting and a #2 for standard 3mm straps.

Is an edge beveler good for beginners?
Yes. It’s simple to use and makes one of the biggest differences to how a finished piece looks. Hold it at a low, steady angle and push in one smooth stroke.

How do I keep it sharp?
Strop the blade regularly with polishing compound to keep it cutting cleanly. Avoid dropping it on the tip.