It is a 3 1/2” wide gutter adze that is another option when you want faster wood removal with a light weight tool but don’t need the flatter face of the lip adzes. In this same size range of adzes, we also offer the Big Mama gutter adze. Both the 2 1/2″ and 3″ are real wood eaters for wood carvers. To handle the extra weight I have also added some to the power of the haft. This small amount makes a real difference in the tools balance. This adds an ounce to the weight of the heads making them decidedly more aggressive tools when heavier wood removal is called for. I am now making the "light lips" of 5/32" material. Our lip irons come with a thermal formed Kydex sheath, perfect protection for that long edge! Although I have beefed up iron and haft for these you will still need to keep the tool sharp and cut, but not pry your chips. Since I don't carve everyday and I often use the corners of the lip I like the 2 1/2″ best. These sophisticated tools have a slight radius to the cutting edge and the lips are angled out some to keep from "stuffing the chip." The 3” lip adze is a little flatter, and better for larger flatter faceting work while the 2 1/2” version is a better all around carver in my opinion. Most of my professional carving friends use a lip adze for even smaller mask-size carvings. Once you know where you are going, there is no sense mucking about in getting there. There is nothing like a lip adze for wasting large amounts of wood rapidly.
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