Mary, Pfeil makes single bevel #1's. They have an "E" at the end. Example, The 1-12 is a double bevel number one. The 1/12e is a single bevel. I think Stubai has them also, but don't get their regular number one, it's a 73 or some such number. Chris Whillock could set you straight on the number. Single bevel is what Konstantinos recommends as well for the #1.
I'm wanting to find a single bevel skew that is bent. I dislike the double bevel skews because they never give me enough clearance when cleaning a corner on a relief. The single bevel would give a little more clearance, but a bent would be even better. Of course with single bevel you'd need a left and a right.
For what it's worth gouge wise, I own several Henry Taylor tools and find they hold their edge well. I have newer ones though and not from the bad years. I have one Ashley Iles that seems good too, though in the bigger sizes they are a bit thick. As I'm trying to get mostly fishtail, I like a tool that is a bit thicker because some brand's have such lightweight fishtails you'd want a straight in the same size if you needed to work it hard. Henry Taylor and Ashley Iles have more fishtail than Pfeil or Stubai. But the German brands have a pretty full lineup.
Another brand not mentioned is Hirsch, they are produced by Kirschen of German. Kirschen's other brand is Two Cherries. Same steel, different sticker on the handle and the Kirchen's aren't as polished as the Two Cherries which I consider a plus. It's believed that the Lamp brand is also made by Kirschen.
Highland Wood Working and Lee Valley both do special orders from Taylor or Hirsch, so if you want a fishtail they don't stock, it can be special ordered.
FYI - For all those in the States in the market for Pfeil tools - I'd like to point out that the Canadian dollar is currently $.76 compared to $1.00 US - the lowest it's been in a long time. A great Canadian dealer with whom I've had great service & prices is Rick Wiebe at www.woodcarvingbiz.com/Pfeil.htm . Highly Recommend Rick - He's a fellow carver and carries the full line of Pfeil at the best prices.
Comparing the price on a #3F 12mm fishtail:
Woodcraft $51.99 US (wow!)
Chipping Away (Canada) $38.97 US, $43.43 CA - they list in both currencies.
Rick Wiebe (Canada) $35.25 CA = $26.79 US! - lists only in CA$ and converts to current US$ upon payment.
I am a customer of Rick Wiebe and woodcarvingbiz.com.
His wife makes great tool rolls with neat handles for 30.00 ca.
My last order was 585.00 ca which was about 426.00 us funds.
I ordered a lot of tools because I sold all my previous tools when I had a shop sale to move from North Carolina to Colorado.
Ryan has many good comments about tools and offers a few tips about where to find some of them.
For yet more information about where to buy tools, step onto the actual video page for this lesson and find the link to our "Where to Buy Tools" membership bonus.
It includes sources and part numbers for Mary's preferred tools from Ashley Iles, Auriou, Dastra, Henry Taylor, Hirsch, Mastercarver, Pfiel Swiss Made, Two Cherries and Stubai.
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