equipment$25–45used in 1 side quest

Palm gouge set

Short carving chisels with rounded handles that nest in your palm, giving fine control over shallow cuts. Safer and less intimidating than full-length tools for beginners learning relief carving.

What to look for

  1. 1Variety of blade profiles (U-shaped, V-shaped, flat)
  2. 2Handles 3–4 inches long (fits closed fist)
  3. 3Hardwood handles (absorb impact better than plastic)
  4. 4Carbon steel blades (hold edge longer than stainless)

Skip

  • Single-gouge sets (can't make different cut shapes)
  • Rubber-coated handles (slip when hands sweat)

Used for: Detailed wood carving · Learning cut control · Removing small amounts of material

Side quests that use it

Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.