they are beautiful! Ive alwaty wanted to make some elbow adzes up never trusted the wood handle style. I could never see Jpeg pictures( thanks apple) thanks for showing your tools. this is the first time I'v looked at this site with my computer and not my tablet.
#HANS KARLSSON ADZE FULL#
I have a full Sitka gutter blade on the bench for a bigger, heavier elbow adze.ĪdzesB.JPG Kestrel 20s.jpgRV thanks for the responce. I can even push it like a Stanley plane if I have to. I have a D adze that is an absolute dream to use. I have a Baby Sitka elbow adze that performs really well for the rough-out work but in weight, almost too small. I have the 7/75 Stubai which feels and works like a rat-rod version of an ice axe. Start with a 5" x 5" x 64" western red cedar post. They are used on carvings in the 24 - 64 inch range of size. I'm convinced that you really do get what you pay for. Caroboo is north here in BC.Īll my blades have come from Kestrel.
North Bay Forge and Kestrel Tool are in WA. It is a fact that with shipping and exchange to Canada, the blades cost me approx $100.00 each. I buy blades which come with handle patterns and the rest is entirely up to me.
I have several adzes and another one on the bench. I’d appreciate any feedback on adzes that you’re using to do medium size carving sculptures and bowls. I’m considering making my own but would rather spend my time carving instead of forging. I been looking for a few adzes and a new carving axe but I am surprised at how few manufacturers there are and how expensive most smaller blacksmith tools are. I’ve been Collecting carving tools since I was a young teenager, but I’ve only just started carving again since my teenage years in the last 2 years because of health issues and not being able to get outside as much as I wanted in my spare time. I generally make something for friends and families anniversaries or special occasions when I can pawn off something I’ve made as a gift. I spend about 10 to 20 hours a week doing some kind of carving or artwork, I don’t sell much at the moment but I have a lot of interest in the carving or wood-burning that I do at local gallery’s. I am in my mid 40s(but feels like mid 80s), I’m looking to retire soon and hoping that I can build a small side business of selling my artwork as well as making wood carved signs.
#HANS KARLSSON ADZE MODS#
I’d also like to thank the mods and the form organizers for making such a beautiful resource for everyone. I’d like to thank everyone for posting of their projects and valued knowledge about carving techniques that they use as well as their experience with different tools. The H-162 with short handle now comes with a leather guard made at the Karlsson shop.Hi guys in girls, I’m along time lurker here on this forum as well as other carvings sites. H-161 includes patterns for the short handle and also a 20” bent handle.
We offer the head only (H-161)for those who want to make their own handle. H-162 is the same head as H-161, pre-fitted with a machine made short handle. Swedish woodworkers often use a short handle, but Drew Langsner and many of our CW class members like a 20-inch bent hardwood handle for bowl carving and Windsor seat saddling. All Hans Karlsson adze heads are forged from Swedish Uddeholm steel, Arne specification SS1672. The inner bevel is there to facilitate sharpening. The outer bevel is quite distinct this results in the good scooping action. These adzes are made with a double-beveled edge. The 2-1/4” wide blade is shaped with an elliptical curve - the middle cutting area has a shallow sweep surrounded by a steeper radius at the ends. Excellent for bowl carving, saddling Windsor seats and sculpture projects.
Hand forged by Swedish toolmaker Hans Karlsson, these are easily the finest hollowing adzes that we know of.
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