[Gulf Coast Handyman]

http://www.garrettwade.com/jump.jsp?...&itemID=107823

Happened upon this and thought it was a good deal ! Not sure how long the sale is for.

Dave

[JerryH]

My only question would be are they first quality or seconds. I keep hearing rumors of some Ramelson seconds being on the market.
Jerry

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Good question Jerry! Hopefully Garret Wade would do the right thing and let people know up front if they were seconds. If they are first quality they may be just what beginners are looking for, not much of an expense up front to see if carving is for them.

Dave

[aulddiy]

What do I know about these tools? Nowt. But I do know I'm sticking to Denny tools. Just got handles put on three blades, I'm impressed. We're all different but these suit me. No more chasing around for the perfect tool. I can now concentrate on carving.
Just my take on it.
John

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

John your right, Denny makes a great tool but maybe for beginners $28.00 for a set of 6 tools is better then $24.00 per tool

[aulddiy]

Your right. But stick your own handle on them and they are cheaper.

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

$12.00 for each blade then price for each handle, how is that cheaper

[cats pa]

Because you made your own handle out of wood you had laying around and fitted it exactly to your own hands. Not cheaper in time, but in money.

Parker

[aulddiy]

Aye like I say horses for courses.
However living in Scotland I pay less for postage and the customs let it go.

Its a personal choice. I like to make my own handles. Stumpy finger can't get a grip of some handles.

[Fergster]

Hi John, how come customs let it go? That's been the one worry I've had about ordering things from the USA. If I knew I wouldn't be walloped with customs to pay I'd be flying!