Flexcut Carving Tools: Knives, Palm Tools, Micro Tools and Strops

Wood carving tools for whittling, relief, spoon and detail work, including Flexcut carving knives, palm tool sets, micro tools and folding Carvin' Jack knives. The Flexcut carving tools Carbatec carries in Australia suit beginners starting with a knife or starter set, and experienced carvers adding detail knives, hook knives and palm gouges. Match each tool to the cut using the guide below, or start with a set if you are new to carving.

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Carving Knives: Whittling, detail, roughing and hook knives
Palm Carving Tools: Short gouges and V-tools for detail work
Micro Carving Tools: Ultra-thin edges for fine detail
Scorps & Drawknives: Shaping and hollowing tools
Strops: Strops and polishing compound
Chisel, Knife Rolls & Sheaths: Sheaths to protect the edges

Choosing Between Flexcut Knives, Palm Tools and Micro Tools

Flexcut carving knives shape wood with pulling and paring cuts. The KN12 Cutting Knife is the general-purpose blade, the KN13 Detail Knife has a very fine point for narrow cuts, and the KN14 Roughing Knife removes stock faster. Sloyd and hook knives such as the KN53 and KN52 suit spoon carving. Palm tools are short-handled gouges and V-tools pushed with the palm for relief work, and the Micro Palm Set has edges forged thinner than Flexcut's miniature palm tools for caricature and netsuke detail.

General whittling: KN12 Cutting Knife
Fine detail: KN13 Detail Knife or a palm tool set
Removing stock: KN14 Roughing Knife
Spoon or bowl hollows: a hook knife or scorp
Relief and caricature: palm tools or micro tools

Flexcut makes its carving knives in the USA and describes its blades as heat-treated high-carbon steel, sharpened and honed at the factory. Palm tool handles are ash, shaped to reduce hand fatigue, and Pro Series knives use cherry handles with an index finger swell. For more blades and profiles, see Carving Knives, Palm Carving Tools and Micro Carving Tools, or start wider with Wood Carving.

Carving Sets and Starter Kits for New Carvers

A set is the simplest start, because the profiles are chosen to work together. The Flexcut 3 Knife Starter Set pairs the KN12, KN13 and KN14 knives with sharpening compound. The Flexcut Beginner Palm & Knife Set adds an FR307 V-tool and an FR306 gouge, and the Flexcut Starter Carving Set suits carvers adding mallet work, with 16 gouge profiles, a SlipStrop and Gold polishing compound. The Flexcut Right-Handed Carvin' Jack 2.0 folds six locking blade profiles into one handle.

Strops, Compounds and Sheaths for Flexcut Edge Care

Carving tools cut cleanly only while the edge stays polished. Flexcut blades arrive sharpened and honed, then respond quickly to a strop. A flat leather strop with compound refines knife edges and the outside of gouges, and profiled strops reach inside V-tools. The Flexcut Slipstrop Kit combines both with Gold polishing compound, more options are listed under Strops, and Chisel, Knife Rolls & Sheaths protect edges in storage.

Frequently Asked Questions About Flexcut Tools

Are Flexcut tools suitable for beginners?

Yes. Flexcut calls the KN12 Cutting Knife a great beginner's knife, and its tools arrive sharpened and ready to use. The Flexcut 3 Knife Starter Set bundles matching tools for a first kit.

Which Flexcut knife is best for starting wood carving?

The KN12 Cutting Knife, a general-purpose blade with a rounded, durable point. Most carvers add the KN13 Detail Knife and KN14 Roughing Knife next, and the Flexcut 3 Knife Starter Set includes all three.

What Flexcut tools are suitable for spoon carving?

Sloyd knives such as the KN53 Stub Sloyd suit spoon carving, and hook knives such as the KN52 and KN55 hollow out the bowl. Scorps are a further option for larger hollows.

How do I sharpen and maintain Flexcut carving tools?

Strop the edge regularly with a leather strop and polishing compound, using a profiled strop inside V-tools and gouges. Return to the stones only when stropping stops restoring the edge.

Where can I buy Flexcut tools in Australia?

Carbatec carries Flexcut carving tools in Australia, from knives and palm tools to sets, strops and sheaths, and they are listed on this page. Order online today.

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