Razor Sharp - These tools are professionally hand sharpened so they are truly ready to carve with out of the box Learn to Sharpen - Professionally sharpened profiles give beginners a template for sharpening their gouges Schaaf Tools Promise - Know that you'll have an American-based small business behind every purchase. We always provide excellent customer communication, lifetime gouge replacements, and an active wood carving community. High Quality - Each tool is made from alloy chromium vanadium steel and hardened to Rockwell C60 so blades will hold an edge for a long time and won't dull quickly with repeated use; Hardwood ash, European style octagonal handles prevent tools from rolling off your work space. Learning Material - eBook included with helpful info about how to sharpen and care for your tools, along with other carving tips and techniques. We also have beginner projects and tutorials on our YouTube channel. Fishtail Profiles - Maneuverable in tight spaces for your finer detailing work. Find out why fishtail gouges are the favorite of many wood carvers. Fishtail gouges fit into areas no other gouges will fit. These delicate-looking gouges allow you to carve details like no other tool. Their unique shape also makes them surprisingly versatile. But that shape can make them a challenge to sharpen. That’s why this set is professionally sharpened by Dick Belcher of Belcher Carving Supply. Unlike most gouges, which feature a short round or square section close to the handle (called the shaft) before assuming the sweep of the gouge, fishtail gouges have a longer shaft that only flares out to the sweep and size of the gouge near the end. This shape allows you to fit into tight areas, and with practice, allows you to carve a variety of curves and shapes with just the corner of the gouge. We created this premium set for our customers who would like their tools professionally honed before purchase. Having your tools professionally sharpened will make future sharpening and maintenance easier because you have a 'template' bevel to follow as you maintain the blades cutting edge. We hope you appreciate this premium set offered to you with the help of Belcher Carving Supply! These tools are truly professional quality, hand sharpened to be razor-sharp.