There are a wide range of Parting Chisels, Beading chisels and other specialised tools in the Robert Sorby range
Standard parting tools are used to part the finished project off from the waste material, they have parallel sides the narrower the tool the less wood is wasted when parting off. they can also be used for detail work such as turning beads and fillets.
Diamond Section parting tools have a diamond profile which reduces the risk of the tool binding in the cut, it also reduces the amount of heat build up and friction lessoning the chance of burning the timber during parting off.
Fluted parting chisels have a milled flute along the bottom edge which create 2 spurs at the cutting edge. these severe the timber fibres and produce a burnished finish.
Beading & Parting made from square section this tool can be used for turning beads as well as parting off timber, ideal for creating spigots for chuck work.
Bedan is used in the same way as a beading and parting tool, the relieved side bevel allows the tool to plunge in box work with little risk of binding.
Slim Parting tool This is a thin section tool for parting off with minimal waste.