Learn everything you need to know to keep your woodcarving tools and knives, sharp, safe, and in tip-top shape! If you're a new woodcarver, knowing how to properly sharpen your tools is a crucial, fundamental skill. Inside this comprehensive guide, renowned artist Lora S. Irish offers clear, step-by-step guidance to walk you through the basics of sharpening knives (both double-edge and single-edge), gouges, V-tools, and chisels. Throughout several step-by-step sharpening sessions, you'll be equipped with valuable knowledge that will keep your tools in working order, ultimately leading to safer and more enjoyable carving. Featuring overviews on basic sharpening techniques, sharpening kit supplies, how to sharpen double-edged and single-edged blades, tool storage, how to care for sharpening tools, protect sharp edges, clean strops and sharpening stones, and more, this must-have resource offers a wealth of understanding that every carver needs to practice and master!