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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I am tired of using the brand-less starter chisel set I purchased at the craft store. I was wondering what your recommendations would be for good quality carving chisels. Most of the carving I do is relief with some carving in-the-round.

Thanks
 
#2 ·
My son and I both have purchased a set of twelve Pfeil carving chisels at Woodcraft. They come finely honed and dangerously sharp. We use them for relief carving on Kentucky longrifles. They easily cut through hard curly maple and maintain their edge for a long time. I prefer the intermediate size which has an overall length of 8" and a 3 1/2" blade.
 
#6 ·
Thank you for the quick replies. Have any of you experienced problems with the flex cut chisel sets? I am kind of leary of those because the flexibility of the shafts makes me imagine all kinds of nasty wounds occuring due to slippage( if thats a word).
 
#9 ·
I have a variety of chisels, but think my favorite brand is Pfeil.

When first started carving, I didn't really know what sharp was until I bought a couple of Pfeil chisels.

Then sharpened mine to their same standards.

I do more relief than anything.
 
#10 · (Edited by Moderator)
Hands down Pfeil. I have taken two carving courses and used Pfeil in both, as did the instructors. If cared for properly and handled carefully these chisels should need only to be stropped for their life. By careful handling, I mean don't let the blade edge touch other metal.

One of my instructors is Randall O'Donnell. Visit this website for examples of his work:

http://www.randallodonnell.com/
 
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