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Making Japanese Woodblock Prints
By Laura Boswell
Japanese woodblock printing is a beautiful art that uses a unique system of registration, cutting and printing. This practical book explains the process from design drawing to finished print, and then introduces more advanced printing and carving techniques, plus advice on editioning your prints and their aftercare, tool care and sharpening. Supported by nearly 200 colour photographs,...
Making Traditional English Wooden Eating Spoons
By Eric Rogers
Learn how to make traditional English wooden eating spoons with Eric Rogers
Of all the materials used by our forefathers wood was undoubtedly the most common but is the least represented in museums today.
Churches and timber framed houses preserve some of the grander uses of wood but very few everyday artifacts survive.
Tens of thousands of wooden spoons must have been thrown...
Mastercarver 3 Piece Knife Set
Mastercarver® has improved the handle comfort of their popular 3 piece knife set. The naturally shaped hardwood handles will fit your hand better for superior grip and comfort. Perfect for right or left-handed use. The handles are lightly finished with natural Tung oil. Unlike ordinary varnish used on others, Tung oil prevents skin blistering and discomfort.
The blades are the 3 most popular...
MoraKniv 106 Sloyd Woodcarving Knife
The Mora 106 Sloyd woodcarving knife has a slightly longer blade than the 120 for larger cuts. The thin (2.8mm thick by 82mm long) blade is made from carbon steel which is easier to sharpen, and will ultimately give you a better edge over the laminated blades. Comes sharp, ready to go to work. The handle is made from oiled birch which is barrell shaped to give good grip. The tang runs the full length...
MoraKniv 120 Sloyd Woodcarving Knife
The Mora 120 Sloyd woodcarving knife is the shorter of the two we carry. The thin (2.8mm thick by 60mm long) blade is made from carbon steel which is easier to sharpen, and will ultimately give you a better edge over the laminated blades. Comes sharp, ready to go to work. The handle is made from oiled birch which is barrell shaped to give good grip. The tang runs the full length of the handle which...
MoraKniv 220 Push Knife
Whilst this looks like a traditional drawknife, this is actually sold as a wood splitting knife. The idea being that you take your larger chunks of wood and split them into smaller pieces of kindling that are easier to light.
It is double bevelled (has a bevel either side like a kitchen knife), whereas drawknives are single bevelled. However you can still use this for other purposes than just splitting...
MoraKniv Double Edge Spoon / Hook Knife Open Curve - 163
This new re-designed Mora knife is ideal for spoon and bowl carving. It has a double-edged stainless steel blade so that you can use it for both pull and push carving. The 163 has the most open curve curve of the Mora hook knives we carry which is ideal for bowls with a larger radius.
Mora changed the design with input from renowned craftspeople Jögge Sundqvist and Beth Moen, with their help...
MoraKniv Double Edge Spoon / Hook Knife Tight Curve - 162
This new re-designed Mora knife is ideal for spoon and bowl carving. It has a double-edged stainless steel blade so that you can use it for both pull and push carving. The 162 has the tightest curve of the Mora hook / spoon knives we carry.
Mora changed the design with input from renowned craftspeople Jögge Sundqvist and Beth Moen, with their help Mora have greatly improved upon the old spoon...
MoraKniv Single Edge Spoon / Hook Knife - 164 Left Hand
This new re-designed Mora knife is ideal for spoon and bowl carving. This model has a single cutting edge optimised for left handed use. So if you held it in your left hand it would cut on the pull. It can be used in the right hand but would require a push stroke away. The 164 has a tight curve.
Mora changed the design with input from renowned craftspeople Jögge Sundqvist and Beth Moen, with...
MoraKniv Single Edge Spoon / Hook Knife - 164 Right Hand
This new re-designed Mora knife is ideal for spoon and bowl carving. This model has a single cutting edge optimised for right handed use. So if you held it in your right hand it would cut on the pull. It can be used in the left hand but would require a push stroke away. The 164 has a tight curve.
Mora changed the design with input from renowned craftspeople Jögge Sundqvist and Beth Moen, with...
MoraKniv Woodcarving Kit
The Mora Woodcarving kit is the perfect gift.
Sweden in a box - literally. This woodcarving kit includes a classic woodcarving knife no 120 and a wooden Dala horse. It’s a given combination of two of Sweden’s most famous national symbols. The narrow and pointed knife blade is made of laminated steel, which gives it superior toughness and edge resilience. The barrel shaped handle made...
Muller French-Style Sculptors Adze
Again, these adzes are from Leonhard Muller's Carpenter's Hatchets range but they are based on the traditional French design where the head gradually flares from the poll. 3 sweep widths to chose from and all come with straight hickory handles.
Straight 450mm hickory handles (about 18")
Choice of 65mm, 60mm or 56mm wide medium sweep cutting edge.
Multi-Form File Sets
Prized by craftsmen worldwide, Arkansas Novaculite is the only known substance that can sharpen a blade and polish it as well. These Multi-Form Files are designed to accommodate the various shapes and gauges of V-tools. The dimensions and specifications of each stone will match tools ranging from ultra-flat to semi-circular and a variety of curves in between. Multi-Forms are ideal for sharpening, finishing...
Narex Premium Carving Mallets
A sturdy and durable mallet made by Narex of quality European hornbeam wood that withstands the heaviest blows.
Available in small and large.
Small - 600g (250mm tall, 110mm diamter head)
Large - 900g (270mm tall, 130mm diamter head)
Norton 25mm by 102mm Teardrop Slipstones
Norton India Slipstone. Oil filled. Ideal for sharpening curved cutting edges such as gouges, curved kives, bead planers and moulders knives.
Size: 102mm x 25mm x 11mm (4" x 1" x 7/16").
Available in Medium and Fine Grits.
Norton 44mm by 106mm Teardrop Slipstone
Norton India Slipstone. Oil filled. Ideal for sharpening curved cutting edges such as gouges, curved kives, bead planers and moulders knives.
Size: 106mm x 44mm x 10mm (4¼" x 1¾" x 3/8").
Available in Medium and Fine Grits.
Norton Combination Oil Stone
This is the "go to" starter stone for beginners which remains super popular with craftsmen, butchers, kitchens and woodworkers the world over.
It is double sided with coarse (120 grit) & fine (320 grit) aluminium oxide abrasive surfaces that produce strong, keen long lasting edges on quality tools. Orange & brown in colour.
Mineral Oil is recommended although they can be used...
Norton Cyclindrical Slipstone
Sharpening tools with curved edges like gouges requires slipstones (and patience). Getting the exact slipstone to match the profile of the cutting edge is difficult. However this slipstone has a wide diameter of 3/4" which is unlike most other slips.
This Norton India Stone is particularly helpful for working incannel tools such as firmer gouges. It is also handy for removing the burr on the...
Norton Gouge Slipstone
Sharpening tools with curved edges like carving tools or gouges requires a gouge slip.
The Norton India Gouge Slip is a versatile sharpening tool. With a half cone shape, it provides a surface of various diameters to sharpen an assortment of curved edges.
6" long, 1½" high tapering to 3/8".
Because it is two sided, both the inside and the outside of the stone can be used....
Norton Honing Oil
Norton oil is recommended as a lubricant for all oil stones.
Also suitable for hinged or moving parts of hand tools, locks, Albert's knees etc. Safe for kitchen use, but ingestion should still be avoided!
Size: 4.5fl oz or 133ml
Norton Manmade Oilstones
Please note that these stones measure 8" (200mm) x 3" (75mm) x 1/2" (13mm) and are supplied in a plastic storage box.
These are Norton India oil stones (aluminium oxide) are great for imparting durable, smooth cutting edges and for close tolerances.
Coarse India - Use to sharpen dull edges quickly.
Medium India - Medium cutting rate man-made sharpening stone to achieve a medium/fine...
Open Curve Spoon Knife (Left Handed)
A high quality spoon knife from Wood Tools designed for use with a combined 30 years of spoon carving experience.
The knives are made from an excellent high alloy steel, very hard and tough so they hold an edge for a long time. They come razor sharp and ready to use. The handles are beech and around 7.5″ long, allowing for a great range of grips to be used efficiently.
The open curve spoon...
Open Curve Spoon Knife (Right Handed)
A high quality spoon knife from Wood Tools designed for use with a combined 30 years of spoon carving experience.
The knives are made from an excellent high alloy steel, very hard and tough so they hold an edge for a long time. They come razor sharp and ready to use. The handles are beech and around 7.5″ long, allowing for a great range of grips to be used efficiently.
The open curve spoon...
Orbicut
Orbicut is from the manufacturers of Kirjes in Sweden...........
Designed to be safe and efficient (yes it was designed by Swedes!) it has two HSS cutters inserted into a ball which project about 0.1mm. This small amount of projection makes the tool easy to control whilst producing thin shavings instead of dust.
* Works fast and efficient at a low speed (5000Max RPM).
* Stays sharp for a long...
Orbicut Grinding Card
A double sided diamond credit card style stone, designed to be used with the Orbicut blades / cutters.
Orbicut Spare Cutters
The Orbicut comes with fine HSS cutters as standard. Kirjes have now added a coarse option which has a heavier cut than the standard.
Come as a pair with screws.
Pfeil - 12 Piece Carving Set
The Pfeil 12 piece carving set has everything you need for all simple carving projects.
This twelve piece fully forged, ready honed set contains the following full size tools: 1/8, 1s/8, 5/8, 5/20, 7/6, 7/14,7L/20, 8/4, 8a/10, 9/10, 11/3, and 12/6.
This in plain English means:
8mm straight and skew chisels,
8mm & 20mm Series 5 gouges,
14mm & 6mm Series 7 gouges,
20mm Series 7 long...
Pfeil - 25 Piece Carving Set
This large fully forged Pfeil 25 piece carving set is for challenging carving projects and contains the roll case, 80mm wooden mallet, 2 genuine Arkansas stones, honing oil, carving knife and 20 full size carving tools.
The tools included are:1/16, 1s/16, 2/20, 3/3, 3/12, 3/25, 5/35, 7/20, 8/7, 8/18, 8/25, 9/7, 8a/18, 9/15, 7L/25, 11/2, 11/10, 15/3, 12/10 and 14/8.
This in plain english means
16mm...
Pfeil - 8 Piece Carving Set
This Pfeil 8 piece carving set is a starter set containing 7 full size fully forged tools and one chip carving tool. It is supplied in a rugged canvas roll case and the tools are honed and sharpened ready for use.
The tools included are 1/12, 1s/12, 5/12, 4/20, 7/10, 9/4, 12/8 and KERB12.
This in plain English means a 12mm chisel,
12mm skew chisel,
Series 5 12mm gouge,
Series 4 20mm gouge,
Series...
Pfeil 11 Piece Woodcarving Set
The Pfeil 11 piece woodcarving set has 11 full size tools supplied in a tool roll. The set was developed in collaboration with the National Trade School in Groden, South Tyrol.
Included in the set are 1S/10, 1S/20, 1S/30, 3/35, 4/20, 5/12, 7/10, 7/35, 11/5, 11/10 and number 12 (55mm) knife.
Pfeil Abegglen Detail Knives
These Pfeil Abegglen detail knives have two cutting edges. One side with round cutting edge and the other with a hollow cutting edge. As a result it is possible to make deep cuts but also to carve letters and ornamental work. A universal knife with many uses.
Small hexagonal oiled acacia wood handle.
Large: Blade Length 130mm, Cutting Edge 33mm.
Medium: Blade Length 125mm, Cutting Edge 27mm.
Small:...
Pfeil Arkansas Slipstones
Pfeil Arkansas Slipstones are available in four different profiles (see picture). They come separately, or, as a set of 4 in a wooden box.
The grit is in the region of 8000 and the size of the stones is approximately 60mm x 25mm 5mm
Pfeil Arkansas Stone in Wooden Box
The Pfeil Arkansas Stone is a flat stone that comes in a wooden box. Use with a light honing oil. Arkansas stones are among the hardest and finest honing stones.
Grit is in the region of 8000
Size of Box - 150mm x 75mm
Size of Stone - 125mm x 50mm
Pfeil Back Bent Gouges Series 10
Pfeil Back Bent Gouges are for carving convex surfaces that are hard to reach, and for clean finish cuts.
The tools range from Least Convex to Most Convex: 10 - 20 - 30 - 25 - 28.
Please note that series 25 and 28 are more convex than 30.
Pfeil Back Bent Gouges Series 20
The Pfeil Back Bent Gouges from Series 20 are expertly crafted for woodcarvers who require precision and versatility in their work. These gouges are specifically designed to handle hard-to-reach convex surfaces, making them an essential tool for intricate carving projects.
Specialised Design: The back-bent shape allows for easy access to challenging areas, perfect for undercuts and detailing...
Pfeil Back Bent Gouges Series 25
Pfeil Back Bent Gouges are for carving convex surfaces that are hard to reach, and for clean finish cuts.
The tools range from Least Convex to Most Convex: 10 - 20 - 30 - 25 - 28.
Please note that series 25 and 28 are more convex than 30.
Pfeil Back Bent Gouges Series 28
Pfeil Back Bent Gouges are for carving convex surfaces that are hard to reach, and for clean finish cuts.
The tools range from Least Convex to Most Convex: 10 - 20 - 30 - 25 - 28.
Please note that series 25 and 28 are more convex than 30.
Pfeil Back Bent Gouges Series 30
Pfeil Back Bent Gouges are for carving convex surfaces that are hard to reach, and for clean finish cuts.
The tools range from Least Convex to Most Convex: 10 - 20 - 30 - 25 - 28.
Please note that series 25 and 28 are more convex than 30.
Pfeil Brass Carving Mallets
These Pfeil Brass Carving Mallets have a brass head with cherry handle which are gentle on the wrist and elbow.
The MK Klein weighs 450g and the MK Gross weighs 700g.
Supplied in cardboard sleeve.
Pfeil Brienz Carving Knives
Pfeil Brienz carving knives are detail carving knives designed by the Brienz Woodcarving School.
Large - 190mm total length, blade 75mm
Small - 170mm total length, blade 60mm
Image shows the large knife.
Pfeil Canard Knife
Pfeil Canard Knives are for very fine chip carving. They have plum handles and the blade has a straight cutting edge which is ground thin.
Large: The blade length is 45mm.
Small: The blade length is 30mm.
Pfeil Canvas Tool Rolls
Please note the tool rolls do not come filled with tools, this is for illustration purposes only.
Pfeil Carver's Slipstone
The Pfeil Carver's Slipstone is an Arkansas stone used for honing gouges and V parting tools.
The grit is in the region of 8000.
The size of the slipstone is approx 110mm x 40mm x 8mm
Use with a light honing oil.
Arkansas stones are among the hardest and finest honing stones.
Pfeil Chip Carving Knife - Kerb 1
Pfeil Chip Carving Knives come in a variety of shapes, this one is a Kerb 1 also known as Rosenmesser.
A simple knife for chip carving with a straight blade. You can use it to carve patterns (geometric or simple flowers) as well as whittling.
Fine cherry wood handles, shaped to correspond to the use of the knife.
Blade length 50mm
Pfeil Chip Carving Knife - Kerb 10
Pfeil Chip Carving Knives come in a variety of shapes, this one is a Kerb 10 also known as Tarsomesser.
This knife is for narrow angles and corners, cutting from the top to the wood.
Fine cherry wood handles, shaped to correspond to the use of the knife.
Blade length 35mm
Pfeil Chip Carving Knife - Kerb 11
Pfeil Chip Carving Knives come in a variety of shapes, this one is a Kerb 11 also known as Detailschnitzmesser.
Use this knife to carve details, not specifically on chip carvings but for small objects or figures. The knife is used to create characters, using it for the details on faces for example or for small modifications.
Fine cherry wood handles, shaped to correspond to the use of the knife.
Blade...
Pfeil Chip Carving Knife - Kerb 12
Pfeil Chip Carving Knives come in a variety of shapes, this one is a Kerb 12 also known as Fuchmesser.
The most popular Pfeil knife for one-handed carving on small objects where the small piece of wood is held in one hand and the knife is used with the other hand. Compared to the Kerb 1 it has a curved blade which is not suitable for chip carving but which runs easily through the wood for rougher...
Pfeil Chip Carving Knife - Kerb 13
Pfeil Chip Carving Knives come in a variety of shapes, this one is a Kerb 13 also known as Schnitzmesser Gerade.
The use of a Kerb 13 is similar to the Kerb 12 but with a straight blade more for cutting shapes and angles on small objects. Not suitable for chip carving, because of the size of the blade.
Fine cherry wood handles, shaped to correspond to the use of the knife.
Blade length 55mm