The Ray Iles Scorp / Inshave is a quintessentially British tool crafted by one of our most esteemed toolmakers, Ray Iles. The Scorp, often referred to as an Inshave, is traditionally employed to sculpt the concave surfaces of chair seats in the classic Windsor style, as well as other hollow features in your woodworking projects. Designed for comfort and control, it is used with a two-handed grip, pulling towards you. 

Before its first use, a bit of honing is recommended to fine-tune the hollow ground edge to your personal standard of sharpness. If you’d prefer it to arrive ready to go, simply choose 'add Honing' when placing your order.

For those who appreciate the longevity of their tools, we advise protecting the cutting edge when not in use. Our Woodsmith leather sheath is designed to do just that - make sure to add it to your order by selecting the 'Add Sheath' option.

Product Details:

• Steel: 01 high carbon tool steel for long-lasting sharpness.
• Handles: 115mm (4 1/2") in length, crafted from beech, lightly oiled for durability, and fitted with brass ferrules.
• Dimensions: Approximately 130mm (5") between the tangs as they enter the handles.

The Ashley Iles family and business moved to Lincolnshire where they have perpetuated toolmaking in the old tradition ever since. Ray set up his own business about 30 years ago and now produces a range of exceptional green woodworking tools. His tools perfectly compliment the carving and turning tools produced by his brother Tony at Ashley Iles (Edge Tools)

We carry a wide selection of commonly used greenwood tools produced by Ray Iles at Woodsmith; please note most tools come with a factory grind and will need a final hone before use.