Tools, Tools, Tools

Here a quick look at the tools I use most frequently. The 2 handled contraption is a draw knife and used to rough out the spoon blank. The reddish tool is a Japanese spokeshave used to refine the lines and smooth out the handle. At the bottom is a Japanese carving tool used for general shaping and creating the spoon bowl. The small handplane is used for the creating a nice recessed curve like those in the salad sets. Lastly, an old carving knife. Of course there are a few other tools that come out of the bag, but these are the ones I could not live without...enjoy