Rein Trimming, Edge Tools:
Use:
A saddle and harness maker will create a rounded edge on leather parts that contact the horse or rider. A rounded and burnished edge will be less likely to sore the horse or wear against other leather parts. A Rein Trimming edge tool creates a rounded edge on larger parts of a saddle or for rough rounding of reins before being pulled though a rein rounding draw plate.
Toolmaker: Henry G. Gomph & Co.
- Clearly marked "GOMPH".
- Reprint of "Henry G. Gomph & Co. Fine Harness Tools" catalogue lists this tool as a No. 037 Rein Trimmer.
- This tools where purchased as a part of a saddle and harness makers tool chest, said to belong to the Sawyer Brothers of Liberty, PA between 1905-1923.
Toolmaker: H. F. Osborne Co., "Osborne Patent Tools"
- A fairly clearly marked "TRADE OPT MARK".
- An 1891 H.F. Osborne catalogue, lists this tool as either a "792 or 793 -- Tools, Rein Trimming". The 793 is listed as a "small". I don't know if this is a regular or a small.
Toolmaker: C. S. Osborne & Co.
- A clearly marked "C. S. OSBORNE & Co NEWARK N. J." rein trimmer.
- There is also an "S" stamped into the back side. This may be a size indication for "small"?
- A late 1880's vintage C.S. Osborne catalogue lists this tool as a, No. 137. Rein Trimming Tools, 5/16 wide at points. There is no reference to large or small.
