Abegglen — an unusual Tool used in Wood Carving

Handicrafts in India are well renowned in the world for its variegated use of crafting techniques. These handicrafts are produced by skilled craftsmen. This skill of crafting has been transferred through generations. Tools used in producing elegant handicrafts are also available in different types. Some tools are traditional and some tools are self-made. The self-made tools are developed by craftsmen to make crafting easier. You can find some uncommon tools used in crafting out there. The Abegglen detail knife is one of those tools. This tool is used in wood carving.

This special knife has two cutting edges which make it versatile. Abegglen has one rounded cutting edge on one side and concave on other. This knife is particularly useful in deep cuts or tight places of wooden handicrafts when other tools fail. With this ability Abegglen detail knife is suitable carving tool for lettering and undercutting. This knife can be turned on either side as needed. This tool makes crafter to concentrate only on wood carving without any need of changing tools. Abegglen detail knife has blade in form of shark’s fin and sharpness is like shark’s teeth.

This wood carving tool is available in three sizes which all are useful in different cases. Blade of this tool comes in ¾ inch for larger, 3/8 inch for smaller and ½ inch for medium. Tool with larger blade is kind of a serious tool used in bigger projects. If you need one I suggest you to buy medium one because it is suitable in maximum case. However, do not get small one since you know detail cannot be short. Handle in this tool also come in different types. Handle is made a little short so it can fit into hand easily and grip on this tool can be strong. Most wooden handicrafts suppliers use this tool in crafting.

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