Tokonole Burnishing Agent

Regular price $9.00 Each
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Product Type: Edge Burnishing Agent
Style: Burnishing & Slicking Compound
Base: Water
Works With: Vegetable, Chrome & Combination Tanned Leather
Item Number: TOK

Tokonole is a Japanese-made, water-based burnishing and slicking compound used to create smooth, polished leather edges and clean up fuzzy flesh sides. It is easy to spread, has very little odor, and works on both vegetable-tanned and chrome-tanned leather—one of the big advantages it has over many traditional burnishing products.

Its blend of natural waxes works into the leather fibers, helping bind and lay them down as you burnish. With friction from canvas, wood, glass, or another slicking tool, Tokonole can produce a tight, smooth edge with a glossy, almost glass-like finish. The finished surface remains flexible rather than forming a heavy coating on top of the leather.

For edges, start with a clean, smooth edge and bevel it if desired. Apply a thin coat of Tokonole with your finger, cloth, dauber, or scrap of leather, then rub briskly with canvas or an edge slicker. The friction helps compact and polish the fibers. Repeat with another light application if you want an even smoother finish.

Tokonole also works well for slicking the flesh side of leather. Spread an even layer over the fibers, then work it into the surface with a glass slicker, wood slicker, or similar tool. This helps flatten loose fibers and gives the back of the leather a cleaner, more finished appearance—especially useful for straps, wallets, belts, bags, and other projects where the flesh side may remain visible.

For best results, complete your dyeing, staining, or antiquing before applying Tokonole. Once the waxes have been worked into the leather, they can reduce how evenly dyes and stains penetrate the treated area.

Please Note: Water based. DO NOT FREEZE. Results can vary depending on the leather, so test on a scrap or inconspicuous area when working with an unfamiliar leather or finishing process.

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Overall rating: 4.923077 / 5 from 13 reviews.

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"This product is great for when you want a darker edge. Tokonole is a very good product."

D (5/5)

Burnishing agent is excellent

"This works so great. The tip is to follow the directions and let it tack up for a few minutes before burnishing. Several light coats can bring the edges to a mirror finish."

Ben C. (5/5)

Best burnishing cream

"I’ve used tokonole for years and I’ll never use anything else. Tried the brown this time and I like the look it gives to harness leather"

Ally S. (5/5)

Great Burnishing Agent for its price

"does its job. smooths out edges or the flesh side with light application and rubbing."

Ricardo V. (5/5)

"This is a must thank you"

Santos (5/5)

Love the Tokonole!

"This stuff works amazing! I've been using Fiebings saddle soap up until now. I've wanted to try and and now I'm not going back."

Kaitlyn H. (5/5)

The best stuff

"Works great on all leather edges and smoothing the back side."

Larry G. (5/5)

Tokonole

"What is there to say - it works - so does some of the other edge burnishing products including water."

Paul B. (4/5)

Recent Visit

"I’m fortunate to be a frequent visitor to Springfield on business. Folks really need to visit in order to get the most out of this company and the variety it offers. Don’t get me wrong, their website is great, it’s just that there are tons of “specials” in bins outside the front entrance you’re never going to know about unless you are there in the flesh. I always seem to find a super bargain there and my most recent was no exception. From low cost sides to exotic print scraps, there’s something for most everyone. And if you make jewelry, there’s tons of that also. To top it all off, the staff is outstanding. Make plans to get there!"

Ray J. (5/5)

Items purchased

"I am very happy with the items I purchased. Tokonole is awesome Thank you for your great service and oh and I love the new burnishing stick. Im excited to make my project with my Kangaroo Lace ,haven't yet been burnishing my leather projects. I love how they are turning out."

Karen P. (5/5)

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