This involves removing small pieces from a flat wood surface with a chip carving knife or chisel, via downward pressure. It’s good for inscribing intricate lines or details into a workpiece.

An curved arrow pointing right. Daniel Clay is an artist, woodworker, and woodcarver who specializes in chip carving. He carves both functional and nonfunctional pieces. He uses a knife to make ...

I got the 3-piece Pro Set that includes a 1 ⅝-inch carving knife, 1 ⅜-inch detail knife, and 1-inch chip carving knife. I’ve been using them for a couple of months now, and while I’m not ...