I ordered the french edger on july 2nd and I still have nothing in my hands to review as of july 19th. Im sure the edger will be great if it ever arrives but unfortunately slow shipping will affect my next purchasing decision.
I was about to order a couple of edge bevellers and was choosing a wood colour when I realised I’ve never heard about any of those woods before and decided to google them. Turns out EACH wood available to purchase is in an endangered or at least vulnerable category of the IUCN Red List (endangered means “Very high risk of extinction in the wild” and vulnerable is high risk). I realised that while shopping solely for a leather crafting tool I’m also involved in a rare woods trade, which for me is absolutely unnecessary. Presumably most other leather crafters don’t need a wooden handle from an endangered specie either, since we want the best tool for the job, not a rarity ready for a museum. On this note I wish Palosanto would tell more about sourcing of their woods, as well as introduce more common wood choices so that I can have a somewhat clearer consciousness buying them.
Rating of three stars is of no meaning since I made no purchases yet, but I wish to since the tools appear to be very treasured amongst the community for their great quality.
Palosanto’s products are always of the highest quality and the maul is no exception. If you are after tools that will outlast you and give you the result you’re after then you can’t go past these. Also the customer service is amazing. I had a small issue whixh was dealt with quickly and professionally, further reinforcing why you just can’t go past Palosanto tools. Highly recommended.
Incredible quality, but balance is off
The material quality and craftsmanship of this maul are truly incredible; you can immediately tell it is a premium, well-built tool. However, the head arrived slightly off-center. It is a beautiful piece of equipment, but the assembly issue prevents it from being the perfect tool it should be.
I got the 8mm and it's incredibly sharp, well-balanced, and provides excellent control for skiving. The lignum vitae smells amazing :)
Highly recommended for any artisan looking for quality and consistency.
I have been using Palosanto edge creasers in my workshop, and they are truly exceptional tools. The precision and quality are exactly what a leather artisan needs to achieve a perfect, refined finish. They feel well-balanced in the hand and perform beautifully every time. The heat retention is excellent, which allows for more consistent results. Highly recommended for anyone who values true craftsmanship.
Huge shoutout to Palosanto Factory for these tools. The wood slicker has excellent form and function, and the wood grain is stunning. I was expecting red Amboyna, but the gold is beautiful. The wood has a great weight and density to it, and the finish is completely smooth—it leaves a gorgeous, glossy edge with very little effort. When I saw their edge beveler with that pistol handle and silver ring, I just couldn't resist adding it to my order. I’m so glad I did. It arrived crazy sharp and glides through leather like butter. Both tools look like art and work flawlessly.
I ordered both a set of Bevellers and Skivers. The quality is awesome and the tools are a joy to use. Beautifully sharp and the wooden handles are exquisite. Thank you Team Palosanto. Regards Masood (@M._leather_artisan)
This awl is gorgeous, sharp, and perfect. Goes through leather like butter. And the wooden handle smells lovely!
Super happy with my bevelers, got three sizes and they just slide on leather super smooth and bevel very easy. I get fantastic results even as a absolute beginner. Highly recommend these. They look fantastic as well and are comfortable to hold even in my very large hands.
I'm very happy with the knife, it's of great quality and is very sharp out of the box. I find it quite easy to sharpen as well to maintain the same level of sharpness. I managed to ruin my knife on my very first cut when I forgot a metal pin inside the strap I was cutting. Contacted PaloSanto and they offered to give me a new knife for free! I appreciate this kindness a lot. I will be a customer for life. Can't recommend enough!
Great very high quality made, look forward to the use of the handle, fast shipping to USA.
Thanks
I got the japanese skiving knife, an edge beveller, and a french edger to replace my entry level Owden/Kemovan tools and the jump in quality and ease of use was staggering. The blades are sharp, easily stropped, and just an absolute joy to use. I immediately placed an order for the euro knife to replace my craft knife, and another beveller. These are the best tools I have ever used. Shipping was fast as well. Highly recommend anything Palosanto sells
As a professional leather accessories workshop, out team truly prefers Palosanto tools over any other one. Thanks!.
A pleasure to work with tools that actually work. It was my first upgrade from TEMU tools haha, the difference is abysmal. (Obviously on the price too, but worth it.) Super sharp, now I can be accurate.
To say I’m impressed would be an understatement. The tools are absolutely fantastic.
I ordered a knife, two edge bevelers, an awl, and a hammer for tapping stitches. Everything arrived quickly and in perfect condition.
Highly recommended. I’ll definitely keep buying tools from Palosanto Factory.
Thank you so much for your work.