Flexcut Hip Knife

The Flexcut Hip Knife is an ideal knife for every carver's collection. This Flexcut Hip Knife comes with the KN12 cutting knife and leather Sheath. Many people start with this knife!

The Flexcut KN12 Cutting Knife features a 1 1/4" long blade that is beveled.  The blade comes to an rounded point which is great for making gradual curves and straight lines with large chips. We all want more from a knife and this knife also delivers on the stock removal side of things.  Remove carving wood fast with the dependable rounded blade on this Flexcut Cutting knife.

If your looking for a close fitting cover for your carving knife, then this molded leather Flexcut Knife Sheath with Clip is all you need. It will fit any standard Flexcut knife profile. The metal belt clip is versatile and will hold your carving knife close to your side by simply attaching to any belt style. The Flexcut Knife Sheath with clip can be used as a replacement if your old sheath is lost or destroyed. Keep your carving knife secure and protected from the elements in the Flexcut leather sheath and it will last forever. This brown leather sheath features Flexcuts logo plus a blade stop fixed at the bottom to keep the point from cutting through. 

Flexcut KN30 Hip Knife Specifications:

• High Carbon Steel blade.
• Ash handle with a nice smooth finish.
• Sharpened to a highly polished razor's edge.
• 1 1/4" Blade.
• Made in the USA.
• Fixed handle blade.
• #1 Beginner Carving Knife.
• Holds most Flexcut KN Series knives.
• Made in the USA.
• Heavy Duty Leather.

Keeping the blade sharp

Are you tired of using carving tools that lose their edge far too quickly? Look no further than the Flexcut Carving Tool, which is pre-sharpened to a highly polished razor's edge straight from the factory.

A sharp edge not only makes carving easier and more efficient, but it also means your tool will last longer without the need for constant resharpening. However, to keep your tool in top condition, routine maintenance is essential.

There are so many sharpening tools available that show you how to sharpen a variety of knives and gouges. From informative books, strops, and  stones, to oils, pastes and sharpening systems.

The recommended tools for this job is a strop and sharpening compound. And if you're wondering what angle to sharpen your carving gouge, the answer is 15° - the same angle it's pre-sharpened at.

With a sharp, well-maintained tool, your carving projects are sure to be a success.