This 10-piece palm carving set is made for micro-detailing, fine-line engraving and linocutting. The short palm tools give close control over intricate textures and relief work. The set groups tools with different reach, angles and shapes so a carver can move from one cut to the next.
Each blade is hand-forged from W1-7 carbon steel that goes through an 11-stage tempering process. The steel is hardened to 60-62 HRC and is meant for both softwoods and hardwoods. The blades are 2mm thick, which reduces resistance in the cut and keeps the cutting edge visible.
The handles are mushroom-shaped European oak finished with natural linseed oil. The ergonomic palm shape sits in the center of the hand for leverage and a secure grip. The set includes two bent tools that reach into deep recesses and clean the bottoms of relief scenes without the handle touching the surrounding wood.
- Pieces
- 10-piece palm tool set
- Blade steel
- Hand-forged W1-7 carbon steel
- Hardness
- 60-62 HRC
- Blade thickness
- 2mm
- Handles
- European oak, mushroom shape, finished with natural linseed oil
- Straight chisel
- Palm Straight Chisel, 10mm (Art. 130003)
- Sweeps
- #7, #8, #9 and #5, with radii from 3mm to 10mm; the 3mm #9 works as a veiner for very fine lines
- V-chisels
- 45° and 60°
- Bent tools
- Palm Bent Gouge (Sweep #9) and Bent V-Chisel (45°)
- Suited for
- Micro-carving, fine-line engraving, relief carving, linocutting
- Suitable woods
- Softwoods and hardwoods