Wannabe wrote in message ...
TomL wrote in news:f94mj152nieptu79btbfmetct35ve3jep6@
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On Thu, 22 Sep 2005 17:59:32 GMT, TomL wrote:

compares to say Swiss or Stubai, which BTW I think (Stubai)are not only
over rated but over priced big time. My choice is Henry Taylor not sure
wether they come sharpened and honed to perfection from the factory now,
this was their only drawback when comparing them to say the Swiss
(Pfeil) for some people previously.
If you are going to follow Hall's suggestions and guidance in your
carving career for any extended length of time, I say use what she
suggests just because she is your teacher...and teacher knows best.(BG)

Good luck in your carving endeavour, I don't think you will ever be
disappointed in your choice of a pastime.(G)

Wannabe.

If have purchased most every type of carving tool out there. The Swiss
brand have to be the best to open and use straight from the box. Since
Woodcraft has the sole distributorship in the US, they can control the
prices somewhat. Might hook up with a Canadian vendor with a better price
( would take some searching). The Swiss do have one drawback that I have
found.... they will rust quicker?????
The Taylor brand, the Stubai brand and the Lamp brand all seem to not rust
at all or as quick as the Swiss. I know, I have tried everything to prevent
the rust but this humid area is no help with that.
Good luck and keep the fingers out of the way of the cutting edge.