Dear Creekers,

I've been holding off on buying stuff for the whole year, as most (if not all) of my money into my dental practice, patients, and staff.

Now, I want to splurge on a few hand-cut rasps.
I'll be mainly making guitar necks, and the occasional tool/knife handles.
If I grow a pair of Aussie-sized balls, I might try to follow in Derek Cohen's footsteps and make beautiful furniture too.

What do you recommend?

I'm considering Pechar rasps from Germany, Liogier sapphire rasps from France, or Auriou.
Price isn't the main consideration, as I'd like to have just a few high quality tools (I'm paring down my stuff).
The Pechar in particular seem to be held in highest regards by violin makers.

-Matt