In the early 1990′s I took up carving and started collecting various new blades. I got this set of (7) Chokokuto Power Grip carvers as a gift and they soon became favorites.

Rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars

Features:

• 4-1/2″ handles are designed to be held like a pencil for precise control
• When more force is needed place the flared handle end in the palm of your hand
• 1-1/4″ laminated steel blades
• Includes storage box

Contains a 3mm (1/8″) #9 gouge, 6mm (1/4″) #8 gouge, 7.5mm (5/16″) skew chisel, 7.5mm (5/16″) straight chisel, 4.5mm (3/16″) V-parting tool, 9mm (3/8″) #5 gouge and a 9mm (3/8″) #3 gouge

Experience:

I wish I had more time to be creative in my shop. That way I could tell you I like the Chokokuto Carving set for their great handle shape or their small size. I could tell you that I’ve sharpened them each a dozen times. Truth is I’m lucky if I’ve opened the box in nearly a decade. When I was doing more with these blades I found them easier to use for small scale projects. I do get my PowerGrip Carving Set out each year for a session in Santa’s Workshop where I drum up a few creative gifts. I’m glad to see these are still a current product.

links:
Five Piece Power Grip Carving Set

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