Cordier has been known for it's excellent reed trimmers for decades.  A reed trimmer will take material off the tip of the reed, thus making the reed feel harder.  This is especially good for a reed that is getting older, still  plays well, but feels soft.  Trimming the end will extend the usefullness of the reed. 

Cordier has been known for it's excellent reed trimmers for decades.  A reed trimmer will take material off the tip of the reed, thus making the reed feel harder.  This is especially good for a reed that is getting older, still  plays well, but feels soft.  Trimming the end will extend the usefullness of the reed.

Cordier has been known for it's excellent reed trimmers for decades.  A reed trimmer will take material off the tip of the reed, thus making the reed feel harder.  This is especially good for a reed that is getting older, still  plays well, but feels soft.  Trimming the end will extend the usefullness of the reed.

 Cordier has been known for it's excellent reed trimmers for decades.  A reed trimmer will take material off the tip of the reed, thus making the reed feel harder.  This is especially good for a reed that is getting older, still  plays well, but feels soft.  Trimming the end will extend the usefullness of the reed.

Cordier has been known for it's excellent reed trimmers for decades.  A reed trimmer will take material off the tip of the reed, thus making the reed feel harder.  This is especially good for a reed that is getting older, still  plays well, but feels soft.  Trimming the end will extend the usefullness of the reed.

Vintage bari reed trimmer marked- made in France

Reed Rush is used, when wet, to take small amounts of material off your reeds to help improve their response.  This was an item that was given to us by a customer for resale that had never been used.

Not sure they even make this product any longer.

The ReedGeek® “Universal” Reed Tool was designed to help all woodwind players (both students and professionals),  adjust single and double reeds to achieve better reed performance more simply and accurately than any other reed tool on the market today. It has quickly become an industry leader and is used by the world’s top woodwind professionals.

Precision-honed steel edge and balanced handle allow controlled adjustment of reed surface.