Palm tools are a good starting point for small project such as caricatures, walking sticks, etc. They are shorter in length, offering better control since the cutting edge is closer to the controlling hand. They are available in very small sizes for carving details proportional to the work.

These fixed handled palm tools are constructed from solid Ash and high carbon steel. The fixed handle version allows for the faster tool changes over the unhandled tools, which need to be used with an interchangeable handle.

Each of these tools are available WITHOUT a handle as well.  We call them the 'SK' Series and you will find them on our Product Index -or- by clicking here.

commonly called Veiners

These very deep gouges are formed with a parabolic curve. They are designed to be rolled up to 90 degrees and change shape from deep #11 to a smooth #3 in one continuous cut. The thumbnail grind keeps the corners from digging into the wood as the tool is rolled.

The Macaroni tool is two V-tools in one. It is used as a grounding tool for flat surfaces with an adjoining, raised border.