High-Quality Wood Carving Tools Set of 4 Fishtail Chisels and Gouges, Razor Sharp CR-V 60 Steel Woodworking Tools, Wood Carving Chisel Set for Beginners and Professionals

Exactly what I needed, good quality.

After just receiving these gouges I think they will be very suitable for the hobbist and small business or seller might need. These were factory sharpened and at this time I can’t tell how long the edges will last. I can say the tool roll is very uniqu as the roll is a very good grade of canvas,also has an internal protective felt over the tools. I also can say customer support is A+. I have used SwissMade(Phelps) tools si I do have a long term comparison. This set tool handles has several rough spots or loose splinter(very small) which easily sanded down. The set doesn’t easily identify what tool shapes and sweeps are included except Fishtails of which there are 2. Good set but the average carver may want to supplement with a smaller V tool.

Let me first just say I am not a woodworker. I wanted some curved chisels to carve out the deadwood on some of my Japanese Black Pine Bonsai trees. This is a pretty specialized project and I could not find a tool I wanted even from Japanese Bonsai tool manufacturers. So I turned to woodworking tools. Everywhere I looked for a small set of curved chisels they wanted to sell me a large set of chisels, including flat chisels I did not need. Finally, I found this small set of curved chisels, great!So, the price was super for four chisels and a carrying bag. The chisels arrived, and I headed out back to my trees. And I thought I could carve them with hand pressure alone. Was I wrong. Not the chisels fault, but that dried heartwood is like hardened epoxy. Well, I do not have a wooden mallet that I think you are supposed to use. But, I had some sort of plastic hammer, so I tried it. Please don’t use one just because I did. Get the proper mallet if you need it.Onwards, with the hammer pressure the chisels cut right in. I was able to get the rounded out bowl or spoon type wood removal I was looking for. The chisels did fantastic. They did not bend or chip or have any other problems. Actually, I was braced to use them a few times and have to throw them away, I think they will last me. They are now officially in my Bonsai tool chest. When I was asked to write this review, I was on my way to carve a trunk hollow in a Japanese Maple with them.Oh, as to what you get. You get two different widths, one each deep and one shallow. And I have found both useful. I don’t know what your project is, but if you need a small set of quality curved chisels, you have found it!Take a look at my pictures if you want to see the chisels in action.

Buyer is Quality ControlI eventually purchased all three (4,7 and 12 piece) sets because there is nothing comparable in quality in that price on the market that I could find. I started with a Mastercarver 10 piece and regret not purchasing the Schaaf 12 piece instead.There were some issues with some of the Schaaf tools that were beyond just needing commissioning tuning and sharpening. Schaaf Tools' Customer Service was very responsive and did replace 3 tools at no charge. (Initially, I had to return an entire 7-piece set after receiving a severely bent V-tool, because individual replacements weren't available during periods of preventive virus measures.) So, out of 23 tools, 4 (17%) had significant defects and needed to be replaced.Most of the issues were with the #11 gouges and V-tool in the 7 piece set. Some of these defects were: 1) Bent blade. Some were slight, but one was 10-15 deg.s out of true. 2) Completely rounded bevel corners. 3) Nonsymetrical forging that produces varrying height and thickness between the two halves of the blade. 4) Chips in the cutting edge.Overall, I recommend Schaaf Tool sets because of the value and responsive customer service, and ST's willingness to replace below standard tools.

I was excited to see fishtail chisels at such a reasonable price. Like a few other reviewers, I did have some issues with the edges - in my case, the actual cutting edges. I reached out to Schaaf Tools, and heard from them the next day! One could not ask for better customer service. I received beautiful replacements - each one perfect - and am very pleased. It is very refreshing to deal with a company that stands so solidly behind their product!

I bought Schaaf Wood Carving Tools Set of 4 | Chisel Set with Canvas Case | Fishtail Gouges to Reach into Spaces Other Chisels Can’t | Razor Sharp CR-V 60 Steel Blades | Wood Carving Kit as a price effective way to build my carving tool stock.Pros:• Comfortable to hold for extended periods.• Sizes marked on handlesCons:• Not carving sharp out of the box.• Don't hold an edge very well. Needs to be honed more frequently than other brands.• Schaaf 'brand' etched on shafts. Better quality tools etch sizes on shaft in case handles break or wear out.Not for beginners who don't know how to sharpen steel, and not for more experienced carvers because they don't hold an edge very well. Basically overpriced because of unearned hype.

After wasting money on cheap gouges that couldn't scratch jello, I decided to buy these and I'm so glad I did. They arrived extremely sharp, and the high quality from top to bottom is clear. I will definitely be buying more Schaaf tools.