Robert Sorby Turning Tool Skew Chisel 3/4" SKURE efficient footprint

efficient footprint

Forged curved bit for efficient cutting in resinous wood

For fine woodwork or for floors

this is a workhorse knife

The hand-forged laminated high carbon steel head is set into the handle and adds heft and power to each cut

Robert Sorby Turning Tool Skew Chisel 3/4" SKURE efficient footprintThese tools are rectangular in cross section giving it more weight and making it superb for spindle work e. g. newel posts and table legs. Recently modified by rolling the edges slightly to help turners avoid catching an edge and to allow greater maneuverability. Made from high speed steel and then properly hardened and tempered. They will keep a sharpened edge about six times longer than carbon steel and resist "blued" softening from overheating