Rant: Bought a 'professional' bone folder that was a total waste

I saw this fancy looking bone folder online for $35, the listing said it was for 'serious bookbinders'. It arrived and the edge was so blunt it couldn't crease a simple fold in text weight paper. I tried using it on a new leather cover project and it just slid around without making a mark. Ended up having to redo the whole cover with my old, cheap one. Has anyone found a brand that actually holds a sharp edge?

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lisa_murray2d ago

That "serious bookbinders" line gets me. I had a similar letdown with a fancy kitchen knife that was sold as a pro tool. The edge rolled over just cutting herbs, and my old cheap one still works fine. Sometimes the marketing is just louder than the actual quality.

sagey691d ago

Ever buy a "pro" backpack that fell apart?

william662d ago

Yeah, that "marketing is louder" idea is a common take, but I don't see it that way. Your knife experience sounds frustrating, but one bad product doesn't mean all pro claims are empty. Sometimes you just get a lemon, or the tool needs a different kind of care. I've had the opposite happen, where a cheap thing failed fast and the "serious" version lasted years. It's not always just noise.