If you’re starting to carve, these are the three tools I always come back to. Simple, solid, and enough to make something you actually love. The carving knife is your main tool. You’ll use it to shape and refine pretty much everything. It’s easy to control and where most of the work happens. The spoon gouge is what lets you carve smooth, curved areas like the bowl of a spoon. It makes a huge difference and just works better than trying to force it with a knife. The straight chisel is great for f