Denny-OCCT Carving Tools

Denny Carving Tools are well respected and time honored.  Denny retired a number of years ago. Mike Shipley apprenticed with Denny and then took over manufacturing the line of carving tools.  Mike’s company is called OCCT Tools (Ozark Country Carving Tools).  Mike is an accomplished carver and author himself and therefore knows the importance of producing a quality tool.

He uses O1 tool steel which is a high carbon quality steel and used exclusively by OCCT.  Forging the blades by hand prior to tempering to 60Hrc assures they will hold their edge extremely well.  OCCT tools come sharpened and polished, ready-to-use.  Their oak handles are sized to fit in the palm of your hand and therefore are most suitable for carvers that hold their projects in their hand, like caricatures, etc.  The handles have been shaped in relation to the blade size, sanded, and sealed.  Finally, Chipping Away is proud to offer these quality tools to our customers.