"Nechamkin Chasing Tools are elegant, easy to hold and an amazing deal. I had a student order a set when they were first
available (and then proceed to make the most beautiful textures based on a texture wheel Liza makes available). She and I felt the tools were
balanced and finely finished. I whole heartedly recommend these chasing tools, especially for fine chasing work."
— Nancy Megan Corwin, Professional Chaser, Educator and Author of Chasing and Repousse, Methods Ancient and Modern - Seattle WA.
"I have experimented with many types of chasing styles in my 35 plus years of being a silversmith, and find Nechamkin Chasing Tools 25 pc set to be a
superior kit. The quality is excellent, the shapes provided will cover many designing possibilities, and the price is absolutely the best there is! I
also have a custom set of her tools, and they are great as well. French tools from the early 20th century are no better, and if you can find them, they
usually are in need of refurbishing, which even then will not necessarily give you a tool as pristine, inexpensive and serviceable as those that Liza has
designed. So unless you just like spending money or making tools, buy a set of Nechamkin tools, and immediately start enjoying the creative art of
chasing."
— George Cloyed, Master Silversmith of Cloyed Silversmiths - Virginia
"The set of Nechamkin Chasing Tools are top quality. What I mean by that more specifically is that they are manufactured by someone who knows
the art of chasing inside and out; this knowledge comes through in the shape and finish of each and every tool. There are no superfluous tools
in this set. Each and every one has a specific function and is perfectly formed and polished to perform that function in the most efficient manner.
Each is hardened at the tip and gradually tempered toward the back. This ensures that the tool responds in a predictable manner and is safer for
the chaser using them. It is not possible to purchase a higher quality set of tools on the market today. I would go so far as to say that there
aren't many who could make a better set for themselves either. Simply stated these tools are a wise buy."
— Heidi Quant, Master Silversmith, Toolmaker - Virginia
"Nechamkin chasing tools are exceptional. They are superbly made and far superior in quality to any other brands I have seen on the market.
They are exceedingly well rendered and remarkably crafted. The 25 piece set is well thought out and usable for a wide range of chasing and
repousse applications. Nechamkin chasing tools are a step up in precision balance and beauty combined. They are FANTASTIC!"
— Juan Carlos Caballero-Perez, Master Goldsmith & Sculptor, Professor, Metals Department, Rochester Institute of
Technology - Rochester, NY
"I have worked with Liza for nearly fifteen years and I know how much she respects quality hand tools, both for their use and their
intrinsic beauty. For Liza to put her name on a set of chasing tools, you may rest assured that they are of the highest quality. They are a
pleasure to hold and to work with. Each tool is precisely shaped and perfectly polished. I would recommend these to anyone looking to purchase
chasing tools, whether novice or master."
— Tom Levicky, Master Metal Spinner, Tool Maker - Parsippany, NJ
"Every time I open that little canister, I can almost see golden healing rays just pouring out of it. They feel so good in my hands. I went
over the things I had done before with them as well as starting something new. They seem to bring everything out a little better. They really
seem to make things pop on the chasing. They feel like a little luxury I gave myself. I now have something wonderful to hand over to another
generation. I would never have known what a high quality tool was, if not for experiencing the pleasure and ease of using your superlative
tools.
"Once upon a time, I was involved in (Ninjitsu) martial arts. I considered it a part of my spirituality, as many involved in it do.
It is said that the master sword makers put a piece of their soul into each sword they make. Liza is the same. I didn't know what a tool was
supposed to feel like, but when I held hers, I felt that balance - like the swords - and I knew. Here was a maker who put her very soul into
the tools she makes. It's only millimeters and grams, but it makes all the difference, whether it's a throwing knife or a chasing tool. Not
everyone can perceive it (makers or users), but it affects their work regardless, just like air pressure affects us all. Her sensitivity is
what makes her tools unique. It's a rare quality I want you to know how much I appreciate what has been put into them."
— Anne Thevenin, Metalsmith - SanDiego, CA
