Ideally, you should aim to sharpen your chisel every other hour and hone them every half hour. Not practicing these steps can result in a less than satisfactory carving session, and after multiple uses, you may even find yourself mistakenly thinking the problem isn’t your lack of maintenance but the chisel itself. If you’re someone who tends to forget to sharpen your chisel, consider placing a sticky note by your work area or at the edge of your working space. For technology favoring woodcarvers, you can also set a timer on your phone.