Description

Amazing Set of 6 Japanese‑Made Howard Core Instrument‑Makers’ Carving Chisels — Razor Sharp

Includes V‑Parting Tool’s, Left & Right Skewed Chisels, and a Pair of Gouges.

Selling retail between $80.00-$120.00 each

An amazing, razor‑sharp set of 6 Japanese‑made Howard Core carving chisels, designed specifically for instrument makers and fine detail work. These tools are beautifully forged, finely ground, and exceptionally crisp—perfect for violin, viola, cello, guitar, and other precision luthiery tasks.

This set includes the full range of specialty profiles:

• V‑Parting Tool
• Left Skew Chisel
• Right Skew Chisel
• Pair of Gouges (matching sweep, beautifully ground)
• Additional carving profile completing the six‑tool set

The edges are truly razor sharp, with bright steel, clean backs, and profiles ideal for brace shaping, scroll carving, purfling channels, and all the delicate cuts where control matters most. Howard Core’s Japanese tools are known for their excellent laminated steel and superb edge retention—highly regarded by both professional luthiers and serious collectors.

A rare opportunity to acquire a complete, unused, razor‑sharp set.

Always free shipping from Michael Rouillard Tools (US only).