K chisels

[Ron Brese]

These are some butt chisels modified to make them more conducive to Kumiko work. All the edges are broken generously so as to be kind to your hands and the handles are sized so you can push with the butt of your palm. 1 3/8" wide high carbon steel blades. Handles are African Blackwood and infused maple burl.

Ron

491710

491711

[Dave Beauchesne]

Beautiful, as always, Ron. Very nice work.

Dave B

[Jim Koepke]

Beautiful

jtk

[Robert LaPlaca]

Beautiful work..

[James Pallas]

Well done. Lots of places to put those to good use.
Jim

[Ron Brese]

You're right, even though they are used mostly for paring I wouldn't hesitate to use them on a hinge mortise.

Ron

[John Northowl]

Really lovely.

dumb question. Does that type of handle profile have a name i.e. like "london pattern" or whatnot.

[Jeff Bartley]

Ron,
I saw these on your IG, really nice work!

[Ron Brese]

Not that I'm aware,

Ron

[Andrew Hughes]

Beautiful chisels both the handle woods Look great

[Jim Koepke]

Really lovely.

dumb question. Does that type of handle profile have a name i.e. like "london pattern" or whatnot.

Some of my shop made handles are similar:

491819

I call them "comfortable."

jtk

[William Fretwell]

There is a lot to be said for reaching for a beautiful chisel on your bench, uplifting and inspirational! I gave all my ugly ones away.

[John Keeton]

Jim, you’re a pretty darn good woodturner!!! Very nice curves and detail in that handle.

[Ron Brese]

I've turned quite a few of these. I've built some pretty good muscle memory. The hardest part of designing a chisel handle is figuring out how to finish off the end.

Ron

[Ron Brese]

I believe that as well William. If woodworking is your hobby or profession nice tools make it more enjoyable.

Ron

[Jim Koepke]

There is a lot to be said for reaching for a beautiful chisel on your bench, uplifting and inspirational! I gave all my ugly ones away.

I believe that as well William. If woodworking is your hobby or profession nice tools make it more enjoyable.

Ron

Yes, the feeling a tool lends to one's hand can make one want to use it more often and do better work.


Jim, you’re a pretty darn good woodturner!!! Very nice curves and detail in that handle.

Thanks John, most of the time I feel lucky if I can get a shape close to what is wanted. Though my feel for the lathe is getting better and I'm getting less catches to mess up the turning.

jtk

[Dave Beauchesne]

I've turned quite a few of these. I've built some pretty good muscle memory. The hardest part of designing a chisel handle is figuring out how to finish off the end.

Ron

I assume you mean the butt end? I turn mine, leave a ' nub ' and part it off - then I take a chisel and make quick work of the remainder, keeping the ' beaver teeth ' marks ( but much more subtle ) a la Krenov. ' let them know you were there '.

Very nice, as previously stated.

Dave B

[Mike Brady]

Ron, you are definitely beyond the point where craft has become art.

[Ron Brese]

Thanks Mike!!