re: Carving Gouges

That Tormek jig is intriguing. I don't have need for that, though, in general. I do have a Pfeil #2/60 that I nicked on a screw I was holding a carving down with. 😵‍💫 I left it for now, but someday I'll grind it straight and resharpen.

I'm not keen on back bevels, tbh. I try to mostly cut "downhill" and take really thin shaving cuts if climbing.

I'll be interested in seeing what you do with v-tools. I have yet to trash an edge, so only use the FlexCut Slip Strop for them when they need a honing.