Seiwa Tokonole burnishing agent 120g jars in black, clear and brown

Seiwa Tokonole burnishing agent clear 120g leather edge finish

Seiwa Tokonole burnishing agent brown 120g leather edge finish

Seiwa Tokonole burnishing agent black 120g leather edge finish

Seiwa Tokonole Burnishing Gum 120g – Leather Edge Finish

£8.25

Achieve clean, burnished leather edges with a consistent, controlled finish.

✔ Water-based — easy to apply, no heat required
✔ Compresses fibres for a smooth, sealed edge
✔ Works on veg-tan and most chrome-tan leathers

In stock and ready to ship.

Colour

Clear

✔ Tracked UK delivery from £4.25
✔ Higher-value or heavier orders ship via signed or courier services

Description

Seiwa Tokonole is a water-based leather edge burnishing gum made in Japan and widely considered the standard finishing compound for hand leatherwork. Available from UK stock at Hideout Craft in clear, black and brown — 120g jars.

Unlike wax-based methods or heat burnishing alone, Tokonole works by penetrating the leather fibres at the edge and flesh side, allowing them to be compressed and sealed with friction. The result is a smooth, firm, consistent edge that holds up in regular use across a wide range of leathers.

Why leathercrafters use Tokonole:

Smooth, sealed edges without heat equipment
Works on both cut edges and flesh side
Fast drying and easy to apply with a finger, cloth or wool dauber
Consistent results on vegetable-tanned and many other leathers
Water-based, low odour, non-toxic

Choosing a colour:

Clear is the most versatile — it works on any leather colour and lets the natural edge show through. Black and brown are used where a coloured edge is preferred, typically on darker leathers or where the edge colour is part of the finished appearance.

Available colours: Clear (neutral), Black, Brown

Size: 120g

For a complete walkthrough of leather edge finishing — including when to use Tokonole and when Gum Tragacanth may be more suitable — read our guide in the Guides section.