Val Gardena Professional Carving Set by Pfeil Swiss Made
This deluxe 11 piece Val Gardena Professional Carving Set by Pfeil Swiss Made is ideal for quick and easy preliminary cutting for large figures. Pfeil’s collaboration with experienced sculptors from the State Vocational School in Gröden (South Tyrol), this set is called Val Gardena after the valley in which the school sits in Northern Italy.
Included in this set:
- 1S/10 #1 x 10mm Double Bevel Skew
- 1S/20 #1 x 20mm Double Bevel Skew
- 1S/30 #1 x 30mm Double Bevel Skew
- 3/35 #3 x 35mm Sweep Gouge
- 4/20 #4 x 20mm Sweep Gouge
- 5/12 #5 x 12mm Sweep Gouge
- 7/10 #7 x 10mm Sweep Gouge
- 7/35 #7 x 35mm Sweep Gouge
- 11/5 #11 x 5mm Veiner
- 11/10 #11 x 10mm Veiner
- Kerb 12 Chip Knife
- Deluxe Roll Up Pouch
Val Gardena has a Rich History in Woodcarving
Val Gardena is a valley in the Dolomites of South Tyrol, Northern Italy. It is best known not only for skiing and rock climbing, but also for its rich history in woodcarving!
Wood carving in Val Gardena boasts a rich tradition and has been flourishing since the 17th century. Until 100 years ago, Val Gardena was an isolated high-altitude valley, which was fairly difficult to access. And as the winter seasons were long and cold, the local people dedicated themselves to the art of wood carving. In summer they sold what they had carefully produced during the long wintertime, and thus a refined art handicraft had developed.
In the 18th century, wood carving had become the main source of income in the Val Gardena valley, with more than 40 established wood carvers. Eventually the carver's school opened and the valley became more accessible. As a result, the products created soon began to reach a wider audience.
In the 19th and 20th century, carving of wooden toys was such a widespread occupation in all Gardenese families that Urtijëi, a town situated in the valley, was nicknamed the "capital of Toyland". One of the valley's best-known products is the peg wooden doll which was popular all over Europe and America in the 19th century.
Image of Val Gardena by Warre Vyncke, via Unsplash.com
Choosing the Right Tool for the Job:
We offer more than 600 different Pfeil products to let your passion take shape. Make sure you check out this blog post of ours on understanding Pfeil's sizing and profiles!
In our wide-ranging product portfolio, you will find the carving tools and accessories to fit your every need. In addition to the large selection of woodcarving tools, you will also find tools and supplies for linoleum cutting and wood block printing. The spectrum also covers tools developed especially for making musical instruments or precision tools for carpenters.
The Highest Quality from Langenthal, Switzerland.
'Swiss Made' implies reliability and precision. Pfeil creates undoubtedly the finest carving tools on the market, second-to-none in terms of manufacturing quality and durability.
Pfeil is a family-owned company, spanning four generations. For over a hundred years, the cutting tools made by Pfeil have been based on an ancient craft tradition. They use the latest technology and strive for continuous further development. Pfeil benefits from the expertise of specialists from the Technical College for Wood Carving in Brienz, and professional woodcarvers from all over the world.
Manufactured with Passion.
We know that you'll show your Pfeil collection the same level of care that is given to every individual tool in production. Skilled craftsmanship, high requirements in development and production, and multiple quality checks occur during the entire manufacturing process. This forms the basis of Pfeil's quality guarantee and promise.
Ecological and Ergonomic.
The environment and our living space are important to us. Precious resources like water, air and energy are used sparingly and as efficiently as possible in Pfeil's manufacturing. They deliberately use native woods to produce the tool handles. They are treated with solvent-free vegetable oil; this means for example that the octagonal handles made of ash sit firmly and securely in your hands.
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