Stone Carving Tools
Auriou Toolworks, from St Juery in France, have been making stone carving chisels for many decades and are well known in France for the quality of their tools.
These used to be sold by respected retailers Avery Knight & Bowler in Bath. These firesharp tools are for use of softer stones and marble. The body of each tool is an octagonal barrel shape which is termed "traditional range" by Auriou. They discontinued their standard straight bodied tools which are not in such demand from Auriou's artisinal customer base.. The barrel shaped tools are unique to Auriou and are more comfortable to use over long periods of time.
All these tools are free forged at Forge de Saint Juery, home of Auriou Toolworks in South West France.
Auriou Eperons for Soft Stone & Marble
Elevate your stone carving projects with the Auriou Eperons, expertly crafted for working with soft stone and marble. Eperon, meaning "spur" in French, perfectly describes these unique riffler tools, designed to provide precision and control for sculptors. Available in six different lengths, ranging from 175mm to 300mm, these tools offer varying levels of coarseness to meet your specific...
Auriou Standard Stonecarving Chisel - 6 Pointed Teeth - 25mm Wide
The Auriou Standard Stonecarving Chisel with Pointed Teeth is expertly designed to refine and smooth the forms created by a point chisel, after it is used to rough out the basic shape. Ideal for soft stone and marble, this chisel features pointed teeth for efficient material removal and detailed work. Available in 25mm, the chisel ensures precision and control for any sculpting project.
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Auriou Standard Stonecarving Chisels with Square Teeth
The Auriou Standard Stonecarving Chisels with Square Teeth are designed to refine shapes after using a point chisel. Ideal for soft stone and marble, these chisels help to remove peaks and valleys, leaving a smoother finish.
Sizes Available: 15mm & 25mm
Purpose: Ideal for refining shapes in soft stone and marble
Design: Square teeth for efficient material removal
Note: These chisels...
Auriou Standard Stonecarving Deer's Foot Chisels
The Auriou Standard Stonecarving Deer's Foot Chisels are robust, high-quality tools designed for detailed work on soft stone and marble. Featuring two teeth that resemble a deer's foot, these chisels are perfect for precise carving tasks. Available in sizes ranging from 6mm to 20mm, they provide versatility for various sculpting needs.
Sizes Available: 6mm, 15mm, 20mm
Purpose: Ideal...
Auriou Standard Stonecarving Gouges Series 7
Auriou stone carving chisels from this standard range have straight octagonal bodies. These are perfect for working soft stone and marble.
Flat and rondelle chisels are used for smoothing out the texture left by the tooth chisel and prepares the stone for finishing. Any stone bruises left by the point or tooth chisels can be removed with a flat chisel or a riffler file.
Auriou Standard Stonecarving Quirk Chisel 15mm (5/8'')
These tools have a special function. The shape of the blade is similar to that of a straight chisel but these chisels have been strengthened where the blade joins the shank, (they have a lozenge shape), so that you can work square on to the stone.
Auriou Stone Rifflers - Half Round / Triangular
Enhance your stone carving projects with the Auriou Stone Rifflers, designed with half-round and triangular profiles for versatile sculpting. Hand-stitched with a comfortable "fat" hexagonal barrel handle, these rifflers allow extended use without discomfort. Crafted with a coarser cut specifically for soft stone and marble, they offer precision and durability.
Lengths Available: 150mm,...
Auriou Stone Rifflers - Knife / Spoon
The Auriou Stone Rifflers - Knife/Spoon are precision tools designed for detailed stone carving work. These rifflers are hand-stitched and feature a comfortable, "fat" hexagonal barrel handle, which reduces hand fatigue during extended use. They are crafted similarly to Auriou's wood rifflers but have a coarser cut specifically suited for working with stone.
Key Features:
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Auriou Stone Rifflers - Rat Tail and 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.
They are made the same way as Auriou's rifflers for wood. the difference is in the "cut" or "stitch" or "grain"
Auriou stone rifflers have a coarser cut than same length riffler for wood..
Auriou Stone Rifflers - Rhombus / Brush
The Auriou Stone Rifflers - Rhombus / Brush are expertly crafted tools designed for detailed stone carving. These rifflers are hand-stitched with a comfortable "fat" hexagonal barrel handle, which allows you to work for extended periods without discomfort. Specifically made for working with stone, these rifflers feature a coarser cut than those made for wood, making them ideal for efficient...
Auriou Stone rifflers - Thumb / Laurel Leaf
The Auriou Stone Rifflers - Thumb/Laurel Leaf are precision tools specifically crafted for detailed stone carving. These rifflers are hand-stitched, ensuring high quality and durability. They are designed with a comfortable "fat" hexagonal barrel handle, which minimizes hand fatigue during extended use. Unlike rifflers intended for wood, these stone rifflers have a coarser cut, making them...
Auriou Stone Rifflers - V Shape / Rectangle
Elevate your stone carving with Auriou Stone Rifflers, designed in V shape and rectangle profiles for versatile sculpting. Hand-stitched with a comfortable hexagonal barrel handle, these rifflers enable prolonged use without discomfort. Specifically crafted for soft stone and marble, they feature a coarser cut compared to wood rifflers, ensuring efficient material removal.
Lengths Available:...
Auriou Traditional Stonecarving Chisels
The Auriou Traditional Stonecarving Chisels are meticulously crafted for exceptional performance in soft stone and marble carving. Available in a wide range of sizes from 4mm to 30mm, these chisels provide precise control and durability for various sculpting tasks. Their traditional design ensures they meet the high standards expected by professional stone carvers.
Sizes Available: 4mm, 6mm,...
Auriou Traditional Stonecarving Chisels with Pointed Teeth
The Auriou Traditional Stonecarving Chisels with Pointed Teeth are expertly crafted tools designed for refining and smoothing stone surfaces after rough shaping with a point chisel. These chisels are particularly effective for working with soft stone and marble, allowing you to efficiently remove material and achieve detailed, precise results.
Key Features:
Refinement Tool: Ideal for smoothing...
Auriou Traditional Stonecarving Chisels with Square Teeth
The Auriou Traditional Stonecarving Chisels with Square Teeth are meticulously crafted for exceptional performance in soft stone and marble carving. Available in a range of sizes from 4mm to 30mm, these chisels are designed to remove material efficiently while providing precise control. The traditional "fat" hexagonal barrel handle ensures comfortable use over extended periods.
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Auriou Traditional Stonecarving Deer's Foot Chisels
The Auriou Traditional Stonecarving Deer's Foot Chisels are robust tools designed for detailed work in soft stone and marble. Featuring two teeth that resemble a deer's foot, these chisels ensure precision and control. Available in sizes from 6mm to 20mm, they cater to various sculpting needs. The traditional "fat" hexagonal barrel handle provides comfort during extended use.
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Auriou Traditional Stonecarving Gouges Series 6
The Auriou Traditional Stonecarving Gouges Series 6 are meticulously crafted for exceptional performance in soft stone and marble carving. Available in a range of sizes from 8mm to 25mm, these gouges offer precise control and durability for various sculpting tasks. The traditional "fat" hexagonal barrel handle ensures comfort during extended use.
Sizes Available: 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm,...
Auriou Traditional Stonecarving Point Chisels
The point is the workhorse of the chisels. It is used for roughing out and removing material quickly.
Auriou point chisels are hardened steel which work well on softer stones and marble. For harder stones like granite, carbide tipped chisels are required.
Remember on soft stone, the point chisel can leave a 'stone bruise', or white mark, when it has gone deeper into the stone than your intended surface....
Auriou Traditional Stonecarving Quirk Chisels
The Auriou Traditional Stonecarving Quirk Chisels are specifically designed for working square on to the stone. Strengthened at the blade-shank junction with a lozenge shape, these chisels offer enhanced durability and control. Available in sizes from 4mm to 20mm, they are ideal for detailed and precise carving tasks. The traditional "fat" hexagonal barrel handle ensures comfort during extended...
Auriou Traditional Stonecarving Rondelle Chisels
Rondelle chisels are used for smoothing out the texture left by the toothed chisels and prepares the stone for finishing. These are shaping tools.
Essentially their use is to achieve the concave shapes, to emphasise a relief by hollowing out cavities or to undercut the stone.