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Chisels
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Chisels have long flat blades with a beveled edge that produce a straight square cut.
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Sweep Gouge
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Sweep gouges have curved, u-shaped ends that produce rounded cuts. There are twelve different depths of sweep gouges, each one is given a number (1-12 with 12 being the deepest) to differentiate them.
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V-Tool
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As the name suggests v-tools have v-shaped ends that are used to carve intricate details and lines. There are three different angles for v-tools, 60°, 75°, and 100°. Unlike sweep gouges the larger angled v-tools produce a wider shallower cut.
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Fishtail
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A gouge or chisel with a straight narrow shaft that widens out at the end which gives it a "fishtale" shape. The narrow shaft allows for clearence in tight areas.
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Chip Knife
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A carving knife that has two sharp sides which makes it easier to cut small chunks out of a piece of wood.
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Sloyd Knife
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Sloyd knives are knives with blades shorter than their handle. They have many different purposes and can be used on all styles of carving. They are the most common tools used by woodcarvers due to them coming in many differeont shapes and sizes.
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