Scutching tools can be used to remove stonework from the corners of the block at the start of carving to reveal the rough outline of the sculpture.
A scutch chisel creates a series of grooves on a sculpture when it is hit along the surface. A scutch hammer can also create a feathered or dotted effect on the surface of the stone.
Scutching tools can be used alongside point chisels, which are used to cut out the rough shape of the sculpture. The scutching tool is then used to remove any high peaks or valleys left behind.
