Side by Side Comparison of: IceBear vs JDM Auto Lights

These are great quality tools and do a fine job for whittling.

These tools have been fantastic so far. I have carved out 8 woodblocks for relief printing so far and they don't even seem to have dulled yet. I would highly recommend these for anyone staying or any intermediate printmaker as a great, affordable tool.

Best set of carving tools that I have used....using for lino block cutting and printing, works better than any thing that I have tried.....lets me get into tight places with out leaving uneven edges....

These are really great for wood block and pretty much all cut like butter. My only qualms with it are with the V gouge not being the most affective at rendering small lines. Rather than actual carving it seems to merely dent or crease the wood. Other than that these are great and quite frankly I've always been partial to the U shaped gouges anyway. 7/10

I use these tools several times a week and like them a lot! They are comfortable, slim, and just the right length. They came very sharp, and hold a pretty good edge.I rarely use the v gouge, and when I have it was just okay. Not having used other v gouges (other than a few I made for carving pumpkins), I have nothing to compare to, so perhaps they are all just kinda hard to use.The only complaint I really have is that the rounded gouges chip very easily (see image), even in soft wood like basswood. This may be more my fault than the tool since I may not know the correct way to use them, but I don't think that is the problem. However, I can sharpen the gouge back up in a hurry, and they still gouge wood. Still happy to have the rounded gouges.Even though this was a gift to me, they are overall quite nice for the price.Also, this comes in a nice hard case that hold them really well and keeps them safe from harm, and from harming you.**If you found this review helpful, please mark it as helpful by clicking "Yes" below.**

I am a printmaker and was advised to buy this set by a professor of mine. I have been using them for over a year and haven't had any problems with them. Also they hold an edge pretty well.

Very fast shipping and delivery !! the tools were in great condition, although some chipped after first day of use. This product is also great for making tiny details and doing big projects.

good

These came very sharp, but the blades do chip rather easily. I've had to sharpen and reprofile several due to chips. Otherwise they worked great.

Excellent beginners set. I will be buying an expensive kit now. Keep in mind you get what you pay for. Beginner not professional.

nice grip, wish it comes with more sizes

Nice set, not much variety but it works well, came sharp and is easy enough to keep sharp. Before this all i had was a flexcut knife so this has helped me expand my carving quite a bit. Good for beginner like me or i'm sure would be good for more experienced too.

Handle dislodged on one of the tools very early on.

These were great at first, they came very sharp, but dulled very easily.

They are okay for getting into carving, the small gouge will get dull pretty fast if you use it on any sort of hardwood. But for the price, they do a great job for getting a kid into wood carving.

I was really looking forward to receiving these tools as an addition to my wood carving tool set. I was very disappointed with the quality and they did not appear to be made well enough to hold up to heavy use. I returned them .

I bought this set to do a time based wood project. Shipping came one day early which was a plus. However, the third time I used the product the smallest chisel broke in half. When I asked the seller to send me a replacement for the faulty product I was told it was not common for these tools to easily break and I could only be refunded if I returned the entire tool set. Since I needed these tools for a project this was not going to be feasible.I was extremely upset until the seller called me the next morning to let me know he had spoke wit the people who make the tools and that I would be receiving a new set the next day. I am very pleased with the amount of time he personally took to make this situation right for me. I would recommend this to a friend.

Showed up in a plastic wrapper written in Chinese. Poor quality. The pictures look like they would be good and sturdy but they didn't last very long. Spend the money on some better quality.

Looks and feels like cheap Chinese junk ,,,,,cuz it is. I feel ripped off. Deceived by the Japanese writing and the flimsy cellophane packaging.

Tips are not secured into the wooden handle very well and even a softer hand carving wood will begin to chip the blades. They are quite small so sharpening more than 3/4 times is not easily accomplished.

Tools are great but I didn't receive them in two days like promised with prime. So instead of receiving them where I was staying, I now have to make a whole separate trip just to get them.

First one I used broke off at the handle.

Terrible. Tried to hand chisel with the gouges and the blades broke on the first use.