Woodjoy’s Master Spokeshave was ready to go right out of the box. The blade is mounted to the body with two screws, so there are no posts or tangs to get in the way when you sharpen it. Also, blade depth is adjusted easily via a couple of screw jacks that are accessible from the top of the shave. The Woodjoy has an innovative reversible brass sole that adds versatility to the tool. One side is flat; the other is rounded, which is useful for getting into concave areas. The Woodjoy is a great all around shave that can handle tight curves and end grain, as well as chair spindles and rungs. It’s my pick for best overall of the low-angle shaves.

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