Post #739682 by AlohaStation on Thu, Mar 19, 2015 8:52 AM

If you are carving palm or soft woods, I recommend the Flexcut Sculptor Set (about $100 for 4 large chisels and they are warranted for life). Be sure to buy from a reputable dealer - don't buy the cheap chinese stuff. The quality of metal chisels are made from is what you are paying for. Learn how to sharpen! Chisels don't need to be expensive to be sharp (the better ones will hold a sharp edge better). Dropping money on quality tools is returned in how well they perform. Toss that rubber mallet in the nearest trash can as soon as possible and invest in a real carving mallet - that alone may cure your bad elbow!