P1 Curved V Tip Carving Tool
SKU: P1
The Last Carving Tool You'll Sharpen — Because You Never Will
The P1 Curved V Tip Carving Tool is a must-have pencil-point carving tool for any ceramic artist’s collection. This pottery tool features DiamondCore® advanced blade technology, so your blade never dulls, and it’s easy to craft clean, crisp lines every time!
DESCRIPTION
- Pencil-point carving tool with “V” tip curved blade
- Perfect for creating fine, clean, straight, or arced lines
- 5-inch (139 mm) long hardwood handle
- Best used on leather-hard clay
- Adjustable blade angle
- Does not come with free extra blade; replacement blades available for purchase
- Wood grain may vary
USES/BENEFITS
- Carving deep or shallow
- Carving clay (in the “beak down” position)
- Sgraffito (in the “beak up” position)
- Mishima, sculpting, scraping, and more
- Stainless-steel blade never dulls and leaves little to no burrs or debris
- Carve faster and deeper while the blade resists breaking and rusting
- Sharp blade increases efficiency and reduces fatigue
CAUTIONS
- Not intended for trimming
- Use all safety precautions
- Keep out of the reach of children
RELATED PRODUCTS
- P1X1: P1/X1 Double-Tip Carving Tool
- P1-2: Choice of replacement carving tool blades
- FG: Set of 6 extra foam grips, assorted colors
- FGXL: Egg-shape XL foam grip, fits all pencil tools
RELATED SETS
- DPT 2: A complete Diamond Set of every P series clay carving tool
- EXPL SET: Our 7-Piece Explorer Set includes the T1, P1, S1, S4, A2, SR and P1-2
- PTR SET1: The 6-piece PTR Set 1 includes the P1, P1-2, T1, R4, S4 XL and M3
- ST SET: The 3-Piece Starter’s Set — the P1, P2 and P5 — is a great intro to our tools
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I’m still finding my way with this tool (working on controlling the depth of my carvings), but I absolutely love it! The blade is sharp and cuts thru clay like butter. So excited to grow my diamond core collection!
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A very unique well built tool. I love it!
K
So please I purchased this tool, my go to over and over ATT
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Awesome tool, easy to use and be creative with. ✨ Got it on a great deal so worth the purchase.
K
I enjoy using the carving tools, highly recommend!
N
I’m new to pottery but this tool works great. Can’t wait to see what I can do with increased skills.
S
I wanted to try carving and this tool did not disappoint. It had effortless carving and clean lines!
C
Love this carving tool, effortless carving and clean lines!
J
This tool is nicely made and works as advertised. I wish it came in a slim plastic box or tube though. I want to keep it from getting bashed up by other tools. It is special.
C
I have owned this p1 carving tool for 4years now and I absolutely love it! I am still on the original blade and it glides like a dream through all my clay bodies. It is very precise and gives me a very clean finish each and every time! Thanks for making great tools !
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I have been wanting to do some carving so I have been watching a lot of videos, especially DC'c. I saw the P1 demonstrated and I really like it so I thought I would try it. I just got it, but I am at my sisters and I don't have any clay :(
J
I've used it to carve super fine lines and as wide as the width of my pinky. It's so smooth to use!
J
Really impressed with these tools and how nice they are to use. The P1 cuts a clean smooth line through leather hard clay. I also like the ability to adjust the angle of the blade as I was slightly hitting the wood handle against the clay, but again that was an easy fix. So far I have been quite happy!
V
I love the quality of Dimond core tools. They are very comfortable in the hand which makes it a pleasure to work with. Very sharp. Excellent quality.
R
Just as good as others have mentioned
C
The most expensive carving tool I own. I love it! Buying the p27 next.
K
These are a little more expensive than the usual tools. But with good reason. Great craftsmanship in the engineering of this tool. Looks like it will last forever. It arrived just a few days after I ordered it and the packaging is awesome. I’ve even kept the box!
T
Diamond core is one of the top pottery tool companies out there. The quality and sharpness of their tools are top tier
E
I discovered that my P1 blade was dented and contacted the company. I’m so impressed with their customer service - finding the order number even though it was a gift from my husband and shipping a replacement blade so quickly. It arrived at my doorstep even before I found the opportunity to respond to their email! Amazing service for a small business. Thank you!
L
I've just started using my new Diamond Core tools. I like them so much that I ordered more!
M
Love the sharpness of the blade. For older hands, I wish the shaft was a bigger diameter.
Thanks for your review, Margaret! Some artists prefer using a larger foam grip when using our carving tools. We sell an Egg Shape XL Foam Grip that you may be interested in.
H
I carved “bear claw” marks into the two sides of a cereal bowl I am making for my husband. “Grizzly Hunter” is carved into the base. He’s a huge Alaska fan and hasn’t really hunted Grizzlies, but I think he will LOVE my gift. I am a new potter and barely know what I am doing, but this tool works beautifully with minimal effort on pretty dry clay.
Sounds like you're already carving cool pieces, Heidi! Thanks for your review!
K
It’s ok.
They keep breaking
J
Bought this item as an early Christmas gift for my wife and she was very happy to have it and able to use it right away.
C
I enjoyed using the P-1 curved cutting tool but after carving 5 leather hard mugs the blade split at the center crease. Not sure if this is the normal life of this blade or if I just received a faulty one.
Thanks for your feedback, Carla. Our stainless steel blades should last longer than just carving 5 leather-hard mugs. We're sorry to hear there was an issue with your blade. Please email our customer service team at info@diamondcoretools.com and we can help address that for you.
K
I love it!
P
Great tool
C
I love these tools! I'm throwing out all of my Mudtools and upgrading my studio to professional Diamond Core!
D
Great quality, fast shipping.
A
This tool is amazing. It carves super clean lines, and it does not snag as you move it through the clay. You can truly create some beautiful designs!
E
DiamondCore tools are the best carving tools I've used so far