Lee Valley has a batoning chisel out. Any thoughts?
It was my birthday recently, and I'm thinking of finally buying a birthday present.
I'm thinking of getting a 1" chisel. Primarily, it will be for shaving down spruce bracing, and paring the V-joint of guitar necks (Spanish open V joint)...essentially once handed paring. I currently have 1/8", 1/4", and 5/8" chisels in white steel (the cheapest Japan Woodworker house brand). I'm looking for something that is good in the hand, a pleasure to use, and not too ridiculously expensive. It'd be great if it looked nice too.
I'm also seriously looking into the Ashley Iles MkII, Traditional Woodworker house brand, other Japanese Chisels, etc.
While I'm lusting after Blue Spruce, I can't justify it with my limited means.
I'm also open to looking into palm chisels.
Being able to split spruce billets for bracing would be nice, but not essential.
I'd like to hear your thoughts and suggestions.