Trident Tools

Trident Tools from the Ukraine

Trident tools are handmade in the Ukraine by a father and son team.
The Trident brand was born at the start of the 2022 Ukraine war, they first approached us with an offer to make specialty customs tools exclusively for us here at Chipping Away. You won’t find these anywhere else.
Among this collection you will see some unusual, specialized tools that will seem unfamiliar. We promise you won’t find anything like these in North America.

The Ukraine is well known for it’s highly detailed, large format style of chip carving called Hutsul. This is a distinctive and traditional design native to the Ukraine. You may have seen a Ukrainian backgammon game cases, wine bottle gift sets, or a beautiful ornate jewelry box dressed with Hutsul style Chip Carving embelishments.
Not to say that these tools are exclusive to this kind of geometric flat carving style, we here at Chipping Away have played with some of these in the shop and found creative and useful ways to make them work for us.

Above all, Trident Tools represent a fine handmade quality, with superior steel profiles, with hardwood handles cut from native trees of the Ukrainian region. The handles are made from unfinished Beech, Ash, Alder and Oak.  The Trident handles are untreated, turned on a lathe for comfort and you decide if to leave the handle natural or add an oil or finish to suit your preference.

Another Key Point, Ukraine is a major player in the metals industry and ranks among the top steel producers in the world. Trident steel comes highly polished making these tools both attractive to look at and easy to maintain. One of the key features that sets Ukrainian steel apart is its composition, often characterized by a balance of alloying elements that enhance both strength and toughness. This careful alloying process ensures that the steel possesses the optimal combination of hardness and resilience, making it well-suited for the demanding requirements of tool production.
As a result, Ukrainian steel for tools is celebrated for its remarkable hardness, a crucial attribute for withstanding the rigors of cutting, shaping, and other high-impact applications. The steel’s hardness is achieved through precise heat treatment methods, enhancing its ability to retain a sharp edge and resist wear over prolonged periods of use.

The handle shapes are unique and very comfortable for most carvers. The pit of your palm will find comfort in the soft curves of these handles and the butt of the handle helps with palm comfort.

Each tool is tested and confirmed sharp before it leaves our store.

Note: some minor imperfections may be found as these tools are all hand made. There is no production strategy or engineering protocol invested in the manufacturing of this line.