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Henry Taylor Hand Adze Shallow Curved Blade
Sheffield made hand forged adzes by Henry Taylor for single handed use.
There is a choice of 3 adzes, this one a gouge end with a shallow/mid gouge or there is a tight gouge (sweep 9) and a 50mm (2") straight edge (like a chisel).
At the other end to the cutting edge is a square faced hammer poll.
All the adzes have an ash handle of 250mm (about 10") .
The overall head size (from the...
Henry Taylor Hand Adze Straight Blade
Sheffield made hand forged adzes by Henry Taylor for single handed use.
There is a choice of 3 adzes, this one a 50mm (2") straight edge (like a chisel) or curved end (like a gouge) with either a shallow/mid gouge or a tight gouge (sweep 9).
At the other end to the cutting edge is a square faced hammer poll.
All the adzes have an ash handle of 250mm (about 10") .
The overall head size...
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.
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...
Pfeil Small Drawknife
This is a compact, handy draw knife from Pfeil with a razor-sharp cutting edge. Very useful for small scale work.
Made with cherry handles, the length of the blade is 110mm and the overall length is 290mm.
Flexcut 5'' Flexible Draw Knife KN16
This flexible Flexcut draw knife has 5 inches of workable edge, designed to flex around contours where large amounts of stock need to be removed quickly. The tool can be flexed to accommodate concave or convex surfaces. Cuts can be made that conform more closely to the finished shape, taking less time to sand or scrape.
The curved edge gives a skew-like cutting action for a low resistance cut. This...
Veritas Carvers Drawknife (with PM-V11 blade)
An ordinary drawknife is too large for most carving - the Veritas drawknife is designed for ease of use with maximum control.
The teardrop-shaped handles are cocked at 45° to the blade and nestle comfortably in your hands. The polished 4" x 1/8" x 3/4" blade is ground and honed to a perfect edge, and is supplied with a blade guard.
The drawknife blade is custom made for us...
Flexcut 3' Draw Knife KN25
This handy little draw knife by Flexcut was developed for fan carving but works great for skinning small areas of bark and roughing-off corners.
Made in the USA by Flexcut.
Pfeil Small Straight Drawknife
Pfeil Small straight drawknife with cherry handles.
Overall length 310mm with a cutting edge of 120mm.
Pfeil Large Curved Drawknife
Pfeil large curved drawknife with Cherry handles, and goatskin protector for blade.
430mm overall length, blade length 240mm, weight 450g.
Gently curved blade.
Pfeil Large Straight Drawknife
This Pfeil Straight Drawshave comes with a goatskin case and has cherry handles.
The blade is 250mm in length and the overall length is 440mm.
Classic carpenters design with straight back and straight blade.
Ray Iles 6' Gent's Drawknife
This Gent's drawknife made by Ray Iles is a delicate drawknife which has a 6" cutting edge and slightly splayed handles. It is made from O1 high carbon tool steel and is fitted with beautiful curved boxwood handles and brass ferrules.
Made in England
Ray Iles 6' Small Draw Knife
The Ray Iles 6" drawknife is a standard carpenter's drawknife, made from 01 high carbon steel and fitted with beech handles and brass ferrules.
Made in England
Ray Iles 8'' Mike Abbott Pattern Draw Knife
This drawknife designed by Mike Abbott and manufactured by Ray Iles has a 8" cutting edge, with beech handles. This 8" drawing knife has slightly flared handles which are bent backwards, meaning the handles are at approximately the same angle, whether you are using them back down, or cannel down.
Made in England
Robert Sorby Drawknife
10" cutting edge, ash handled draw knife. Straight back and straight blade with slightly splayed handles.
Flexcut 1'' Mini Draw Knife KN17
This miniature draw knife by Flexcut is designed for hard-to-reach areas, where a pulling action is more conducive to efficient stock removal. The flexible shank allows the cutting angle to be changed easily for contoured cuts.
Made in the USA by Flexcut.
Auriou 'Mellow Hog' Rasp
The Mellow Hog Rasp - Half round 12" (300mm) G6
A Mellow Hog is a calmer version of its aggressive brother The Hog. The difference between the cut of the 2 rasps can be seen in the photos.
The original Hog has the coarsest cut for hand rasps made by Forge de Saint Juery at cut 3 (cut = stitch).
The Hog is a great tool for reducing roughed out blanks for cabriole legs and guitar necks...
Auriou 4 in 1 Rasp
Flat on one side, convex on the other, with two stitches (grain 7 & 9). Use the finer stitch across the grain and the coarser stitch with grain when speed and close dexterity are needed. Useful for stickmakers and knife handle makers.
Auriou Albi Combination Rasps
These are the Right Handed versions, to see the Left Handed please CLICK HERE.
These are stitched on both faces with two "safe edges" on either side.
The rasp is thinner close to its tip to allow ease of entry into your workpiece. For flat and convex work only.
As normal, the longer the rasp, the coarser it is. We offer 2 sizes. The sizes shown are the rasp dimensions without the...
Auriou Cabinet Maker's Rasps
These are the Right Handed versions, to see the Left Handed please CLICK HERE.
These are the basic rasps for shaping work. They are relatively wide in proportion to their length giving you considerable cutting power. You will get surprisingly smooth finishes to your work. As a general guide you should chose a rasp which is 3/4 times longer then the width of the piece you are shaping.
As an example...
Auriou Cranked Neck Curved Ironing Rasps
These are the Right Handed versions, to see the Left Handed please CLICK HERE.
These are very useful for working in small areas. The rasp is short and is curved along its length so you can enter your work easily.
The tang is cranked to allow knuckle clearance.
4 sizes and grains based on width:-
10mm wide Grain 12
15mm wide Grain 11
20mm wide Grain 10
25mm wide Grain 09
30mm wide Grain...
Auriou Curved Cabinet Maker's Rasp
Useful for shaping the buttock areas for chair seats and for other concave shaping work. This 10" cabinet rasp is stitched on the underside only and is curved along its length.
Size - 250mm x 32mm x 5.5mm Grain 9
Auriou Curving (Chairmakers) Rasp
Called a curving rasp but also known as a chair makers rasp due to its usefulness for shaping the crest rail or seat of a chair or working any large concave surface. Michel Auriou also comments that this rasp is effective when working along the grain and is very useful in shaping cabriole legs.
250mm (10") overall with coarse grain 7 teeth for rapid stock removal.
One end is a tapered half-round...
Auriou Locksmiths Rasp
This is a very typical old French combination shaped rasp. It is called a locksmiths rasp and has a large knife shaped end and a rat tail end.
It is 250mm overall (10 inches) and is used to shape mortises or grooves, not just by locksmiths nowadays but used by sculptors.
Grain 9.
Auriou Modellers Rasps
These are the Right Handed versions, to see the Left Handed please CLICK HERE.
he Auriou Modellers Rasps are precision tools designed for detailed shaping work, particularly in tight spaces. These rasps are narrower than cabinet rasps, making them ideal for more delicate tasks. The rasps are available in various lengths and grains, tailored for different levels of refinement:
6" (150mm)...
Auriou Needle Rasps
1/2 round, flat, rat tail and knife shaped needle rasps, very fine grain (14) for detailing work.
Approximately 7¼" long with a 2¾" blade, these are well suited for making models or musical instruments and shaping keyholes or pierced carvings - anywhere a larger tool would be awkward or too aggressive.
Stickmakers love using these for detailing work on their sticks.
Auriou Rat Tail (Tapered Round) Rasps
Stitched to the tip! Tapered round rasp.
Great for shaping round mortises or for creating a spiral on a goblet stem. Use with twist action to utilise all the teeth.
We have a limited number of unhandled rasps at a reduced price, please see here.
Auriou Riffler Rasp - Half Round / Triangular
These are hand stitched with a comfortable "fat" hexagonal barrel handle which allows you to use the riffler for long periods of time without discomfort or fatigue. Grain 14 is extremely fine and grain 10 is fine.
Auriou Riffler Rasp - Knife / Spoon
These are hand stitched with a comfortable "fat" hexagonal barrel handle which allows you to use the riffler for long periods of time without discomfort or fatigue. Grain 14 is extremely fine and grain 10 is fine.
Auriou Riffler Rasp - Rat Tail / Oval
These are hand stitched with a comfortable "fat" hexagonal barrel handle which allows you to use the riffler for long periods of time without discomfort or fatigue. Grain 14 is extremely fine and grain 10 is fine.
Auriou Riffler Rasp - Rhombus / Brush
These are hand stitched with a comfortable "fat" hexagonal barrel handle which allows you to use the riffler for long periods of time without discomfort or fatigue. Grain 14 is extremely fine and grain 10 is fine.
Auriou Riffler Rasp - Thumb / Laurel
These are hand stitched with a comfortable "fat" hexagonal barrel handle which allows you to use the riffler for long periods of time without discomfort or fatigue. Grain 14 is extremely fine and grain 10 is fine.
Auriou Riffler Rasp - V Shape / Rectangle
These are hand stitched with a comfortable "fat" hexagonal barrel handle which allows you to use the riffler for long periods of time without discomfort or fatigue. Grain 14 is extremely fine and grain 10 is fine.
Auriou Rotary Rasps
These hand cut rotary rasps are very popular in Germany & Austria (not sure why really)
Like it's big brother above this rotary rasp will cut (not burn) your wood quite precisely. It works well on the Arbortech long angled grinder.
Small rotary rasp for Arbortech type grinders. Rounded edge grain 7 (medium).
Auriou Roughing Rasp
This is the 'hog' that reduces your band saw blank to more closely resemble to the shape you want (think cabriole leg, guitar neck, gun stock, decoy duck blanks etc)
Flat and half round tapered section, grain 3. the rasp (excluding the handle) is 12" (300mm) long.
Available in left or right handed models.
The address position for holding your rasp is slightly skewed across the grain (just...
Left Handed Auriou Albi Combination Rasps
These are the Left Handed versions, to see the Right Handed please CLICK HERE.
These are stitched on both faces with two "safe edges" on either side.
The rasp is thinner close to its tip to allow ease of entry into your workpiece. For flat and convex work only.
As normal, the longer the rasp, the coarser it is. We offer 2 sizes. The sizes shown are the rasp dimensions without the...
Left Handed Auriou Cabinet Maker's Rasps
These are the Left Handed versions, to see the Right Handed please CLICK HERE.
These are the basic rasps for shaping work. They are relatively wide in proportion to their length giving you considerable cutting power. You will get surprisingly smooth finishes to your work. As a general guide you should chose a rasp which is 3/4 times longer then the width of the piece you are shaping.
As an example...
Left Handed Auriou Cranked Neck Curved Ironing Rasps
These are the Left Handed versions, to see the Right Handed please CLICK HERE.
The Left-Handed Auriou Cranked Neck Curved Ironing Rasps are precision tools ideal for working in small, tight areas. The cranked tang provides knuckle clearance, and the curved shape allows easy access to your workpiece. Available in various widths (10mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, and 30mm) and grains, they offer control and...
Left Handed Auriou Modellers Rasps
These are the Left Handed versions, to see the Right Handed please CLICK HERE.
The Left-Handed Auriou Modellers Rasps are expertly designed for left-handed users, offering unmatched precision in delicate shaping tasks. These rasps are narrower than typical cabinet rasps, making them ideal for working in tight spaces where fine control is essential. Whether you’re involved in intricate woodworking,...
Wood is Good Unbreakable Mallets
Wood is Good wood carving mallets from the USA.
These mallets are made with an American maple handle and a urethane head that is guaranteed to be unbreakable. They are designed to be quiet and yet able to transmit the maximum force to the tool.
The smaller sizes seem to be the most popular (with the 18oz the biggest seller) but the biggies also appeal to those of you doing larger scale work or...
Woodcarvers Mallet 10oz - Hornbeam
A locally made woodcarver's mallet, all the way from deepest, darkest Norfolk.
Designed by professional woodcarver (Gerald Adams) and made by Colin Dalton. Mallets are notoriously difficult to choose but this design seems a good weight and fits comfortably in the hand.
Seasoned Hornbeam head with Ash handle.
2¾" (70mm) head
8" (200mm) high
10oz (300g)
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 Hornbeam Mallets
Pfeil Hornbeam Mallets are the perfect choice for woodcarvers seeking durability and precision in their tools. Expertly turned from a single piece of high-quality Hornbeam, these mallets offer exceptional balance and control, ensuring every strike is accurate and effective.
Solid Hornbeam Construction: Crafted from a single piece of Hornbeam, these mallets are built to withstand rigorous use...
Veritas Small Journeyman's Mallet
The Veritas Small Journeyman's Mallet has a solid brass head, a walnut handle and a simple, refined profile, making it an elegant and effective mallet.
Designed for work that requires more finesse than power, it can be held by the handle or used with the head cradled in your palm, allowing you to more precisely control the force of blows. The head is attached to the handle with a blind threaded...
Veritas Large Journeyman's Mallet
The Veritas Large Journeyman's Mallet has a solid brass head, a walnut handle and a simple, refined profile, making it an elegant and effective mallet.
Designed for work that requires more finesse than power, it can be held by the handle or used with the head cradled in your palm, allowing you to more precisely control the force of blows. The head is attached to the handle with a blind threaded...
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)
Combination Arkansas Bench Stones Soft / Hard Black
Combination Arkansas Bench Stones
Connells Leather Strop & Paste
A strop is a leather strip used to polish the edge of a chisel, plane iron or a knife. Stropping is the final part of the sharpening process in achieving a truly sharp edge. Stropping has always been the accepted way to finishing a cut throat razor guaranteeing the closet of shaves. Unlike honing which removes metal from the bevel, stropping burnishes away any microscopic metal strands clinging to...
