The Coulter Precision scribing tool was first brought to my attention by Bob Hergert during an interview a couple of years ago. Since then, I had hemmed and hawed, decided that my tools work just fine, and I can sharpen mine easily as opposed to a tungsten carbide precision point that would be next to impossible to sharpen with my rudimentary drills and stones. This internal dialog kept me away from an excellent tool for a couple of years, and if I ever find myself alone in a dark alley… Save to say, I missed out on a couple of years with an excellent tool. The precision point is not only excellent for stippling, but the lines you create have a nice deep “V” that holds the pigment well. I’ll try to do a comparison of the different tools I use, if I can get a good enough picture setting it on “Super Macro” – but my photography skills are mediocre at best. As a scrimshaw tool, this is one of the best you can buy.
You can find the Coulter precision tool on Etsy
You can sometimes find his tools on ebay as well. search for “coulter precision” .