Fileteuse - Yay or Nay

I have the double creaser from RM leather. I tried to use it but I’m like a moth. I keep going back to the flame. I can get the temperature exactly right every time with the flame rather than having to fiddle with the knob on the machine to get it right for whatever leather type. Also the big long cable hanging off it is annoying and the threaded tip unwinds as you go around corners. Don’t rate it, wish I never bought it

Just an update: I ordered the Crimson Hides machine with an FN2 tip, edge polishing iron and watch-strap-hole-burnish-thing. :) Oh yea and an extra attachment which will fit a brass stamp. Don't know if it will work well, but want to try anyways :)

Has anyone tried both the Regad and the Crimson/RM to compare? Regad seems pricey, is it that much better? Or better at all?

Btw, I looked at mine again. there are G,1.5 and 2.5. Not F. They don't make any of my things rounded. Leather is to stiff I think. Looks like F marks when you look at the line created

Thanks for all the comments so far! I'm going to get a Crimson Hides machine soon. Probably with a G1.5 tip. Which is rounded. Their naming conventions are different from Regad or RM Leather Supply. Kinda confusing.

I'm also thinking about getting an extra tip for applying wax/smoothing edge paint (not sure if I will use it for that, but want to try anyway). There are 3 options for that I think, anyone has an idea which is ideal? I think the polishing Iron would be handy as it can also smooth out alligator scales. But the S0.5 is also handy for a single crease line. :P And the spatula is maybe better for in smaller area's?

I sprung for one of these a while back think it'd be the business. It is. Being me, I went for every tip available. Not a smart idea as you really only need the basics, F & FN's more or less. @Fadi don't wait, just get it. Its's also great at reheating cold coffee in a mug.

@Ramon Snellink I have the electric creaser by RM leather supply, it's the Summit X1. They sent it to me recently in exchange for a review (coming soon).

It's a re-branded Dupin machine which is identical to the Crimson Hides unit from what I've heard.

In all honesty I can't fault it for the price. I never purchased a Regad unit as I am not involved in high volume production, so spending the cost of a skiving machine to make a decorative line didn't sit comfortably.

I never really felt handicapped using a manual creaser over a flame, except maybe on large bags and cases. Plus I like fire.

The Summit X1 is wonderful for waxing edges, which has now become a real pleasure. The spatula also works well for smoothing out sanded edge paint if you like that method.

As for creasing tips, depends on what you're creasing. If it's a watch strap I wouldn't bother waiting for the creaser to heat up, it only takes a few seconds with a jet torch to heat a manual creaser. On larger projects, or many small items, yes get an electric creaser.

I think for $250 it's extremely well made and I don't think you could go wrong buying one.

I also have the one from Grimson. Love it, maybe my most used tools. Almost. Dont make anything without it :)

I've been using a manual creaser for a while, mostly on practice pieces as the "rugged" style i am producing now doesnt require creases much, but i am definetly switching to Electric soon.

Why? Because it is easier, that simple. I usually am not the sort of person to take the easiest route, but when it is someting that i dont enjoy (like creasing), the simplest the better.

I will be getting the Rocky Mountain creaser mostly because of the price (and their aftersales service), I know a few who got it and are satisfied.

I know Philip has one, so we shall all be waiting for Le Master's Feedback :D

I bought a creaser tip from Crimson Hides. It fits my Regad handle and works as one would hope. I haven't had it for long, so I can't comment on longevity. Assuming it holds up, the price is right.