Carving and chisels

What are the advantages of high-quality traditional carving knives, carving irons, chisels and chisels for sculpting and woodworking?

In woodworking, we can look back on a long history in which traditional cutting tools have stood the test of time for centuries. These tools grew together with the craft and vice versa.

Nowadays, modern process engineering, production methods and materials are used in the manufacture of these traditional hand tools.

High-quality cutting tools, chisels and carving tools are at the cutting edge and offer the best possible cutting pattern. They offer optimum service life, sharpness and sharpenability. These properties are decisive factors in woodworking. Because the following still counts for the best possible results.

The cut is only as good as the cutting tool you are working with.

To produce first-class carvings and woodwork, craftsmen and sculptors should use high-quality and well-sharpened carving tools. High-quality carving tools, chisels and chisels are crucial for the result. If you disregard the quality of the wood and the skills of the craftsman or sculptor. If you are looking for high-quality cutting tools, you will find what you are looking for in our online shop.

Carving irons, chisels and chisels from Stubai and Crown

We offer branded tools from Stubai and Crown. Both are tried-and-tested manufacturers that stand for high quality and are relied on by numerous hobbyists and professionals worldwide. In our range you will find special tools, some of which are hand-forged, with perfect edge retention.

Why should I not use cheap carving irons and cutting tools?

According to popular opinion, especially cheaper NO-NAME carving irons from DIY stores are not really convincing. They can only achieve satisfactory results to a limited extent. This is simply because they are made from cheaper, softer and unhardened steel grades. They are less easy to sharpen, if at all, and dull more quickly. This leads to unclean cutting patterns, results and frustration. Especially for beginners. Working is more fun and easier if a good tool is used.

Expensive woodworking tools for beginners?

Don't be afraid to dig a little deeper into your pockets if you're thinking about buying a basic set of tools. After all, remember that you are not just buying a tool, you are also laying the foundations for your entry into one of the most versatile crafts of all.

With a good tool, and we promise you this, you will approach things in a completely different way. The quality, workmanship and ultimately the cut will give you a sense of professionalism that will make you more likely to stay on the ball. How many budding craftsmen do you think have failed and given up because of their poor tools? So save yourself the frustration caused by cheap, inferior tools and start with the right tools.

Sharp carving knives are essential

In addition to quality, an important prerequisite for successful carving is that the tools are razor-sharp. A sharp carving knife requires less force when cutting or chipping the wood and ensures a better result.

Regular sharpening and sharpening is therefore essential, as carving knives quickly lose their sharpness. During carving, the carving iron should be regularly sharpened on a buffing wheel, and if it can no longer be sharpened, it must be completely resharpened.

You will also find everything you need to grind and sharpen your tool in our range. From (double) grinders and grinding discs to buffing wheels and sharpening aids, you can obtain various sharpening accessories for your cutting tool from us.

Stubai carving tools

The hand-forged carving irons impress with their perfect edge retention and long service life. Their hard steel is very easy to sharpen. The blades are fitted with beech wood handles and are available in a variety of designs.
What types and shapes of carving tools are there?
Carving irons, often also known as carving chisels, are available in numerous sizes, shapes and designs. They are available with straight, round, half-round and v-shaped cutting edges.
The blade of some carving chisels is also cranked, i.e. curved, which results in special cutting properties.

What is the stitch?

The shape of the cutting edge can be categorised into several main forms. There are

• Ball chisels with a straight blade (stitch 1)
• Flat iron with a slightly rounded blade
• Round iron / hollow iron, the rounding of the blade is much more pronounced
• Drill
• Flower iron
• Notching iron
• U-shaped tools
• V-shaped tools

which can be differentiated from each other in their distinctiveness. This shape is referred to in more detail as a graver. The respective stitch pattern can be easily recognised by the imprint of the blade when it is driven into the wood over its entire length. Although the stitches, i.e. the shapes of the cutting tools, differ from manufacturer to manufacturer, they are basically categorised in a similar way.  In the following overview, we have summarised all types of carving tools with a brief explanation of their shape and use.