Hand carving tools - essentials

[Krone]

What are the essential chisels / knifes needed for jin and shari carving?

 

[BobbyLane]

ive done it with branch splitters and jin pliers.

 

[Wires_Guy_wires]

I used to do just pliers and boxcutters, but I treated myself to a jin tool this winter and I'm happy I did! Dang, that thing shaves as easy as a razor. Makes removing old and dried up bark a lot easier.

Jin tool 185mm

BonsaiPlaza, the shop online for all your bonsai trees, pots, fertilizer, soil and tools

www.bonsaiplaza.com

 

[ABCarve]

KN17 1" Mini-Draw Knife

This miniature draw knife is designed for hard-to-reach areas, where a pulling action is more conducive to efficient stock removal.

www.flexcut.com

 

[HENDO]

The Jin Tool and Draw Knife listed above look like nice tools for sure.

Starter Essentials:
-Utility Knife and replacement blades.
-Engineers Pick / Scriber.

This Rudyban tool is very handy for removing old wood/bark:

Rudyban Tool - Bonsai Jin, Shari and Deadwood Carving Loop - Made In Italy

The Rudyban carving tool is made by no other than Rudy, from Italy. Rudy is a student of Professional Bonsai Master Mauro Stemberger. Mauro made this tool super popular by using it on a regular basis. This tool has quickly become one of the most important tools in many bonsai practitioners...

www.superflybonsai.com

If you are getting into larger carving a Beavercraft chisel set or similar is a great start.