Lace Tool (Hand-Forge) Professional Series Xiem’s Lace tool has a fine, sharp needle used for the placement of the lace as well as blade curved with a point for pressing an lace in place. It is also excellent for many uses such as cleanup greenware mold marks, carving, cutting and fine detailing. Each tool is made of high-grade hand-forged solid stainless steel and set in a rubber handle for firm gripping and comfort.