Schaaf Wood Carving ToolsSet 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

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.

The "go to" to add the fishtail style gouges, for someone expanding their capability. Good value.

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 found your site by searching for FISHTAIL CARVING CHISELS which are not available from UK manufacturers.I make heavy bench seats from 100 mm. slabs of green English Oak for public woodlands and these tools are perfect for my needs and modestly priced compared to UK manufacturers. - Bill Ross, Scotland.

As delivered the tools were "almost sharp enough to carve with." There were still striations on the bevelsconsistent with the finest stone used at the factory was around 350 to 400 grit. A minute or two on a 1000 grit diamond stone followed by another couple of minutes on a very fine ceramic stone, and finishing up by stropping on cardboard loaded up with white rouge brought each of them to a mirror finish. Given that the steel is pretty hard, this wasn't much work at all. These tools hold their edges pretty well, requiring only quick stropping every 5-10 minutes.These tools are what I'd consider a medium size. They're not so big that they can't be used with a single hand, but not so small that it's awkward to use two. Given that these are intended for final cleanup and details, theseare a good compromise. For a lot of work, particularly roughing out, I prefer longer tools that can be steadied against my body and can be pushed through the wood using my legs and torso.