Flexcut Deluxe Palm & Knife Set

The Flexcut Deluxe Palm & Knife Set includes four carving knives and five palm tools.  This set of carving tools includes some of the most widely used and popular Flexcut carving knves and carving gouges.

The Flexcut Deluxe Palm & Knife Set includes:

• Wooden box for storage of the carving tool set.
• KN12 cutting knife which is a general purpose carving knife with a 1 1/4" blade length that is slightly rounded on the end.  A great beginner carving knife.
• KN13 detail carving knife.  The KN13 has a fine pointed end on its 1 1/2" blade that is great for narrow cuts and detailing.  Meanwhile, the length of the blade can really cut wood.
• KN18 pelican carving knife. The 1 5/8" pelican blade has a curve that is made to slice wood cleanly like a skew.  The pelican carving knife is great for hollowing areas.
• KN27 mini detail carving knife.  The Mini detail knife will easily get in and cut precisely in delicate areas with its 3/4" long blade.
• FR305 #3 x 3/8" Palm style gouge. At 3/8" or 9mm wide with a #3 sweep, you'll find this gouge pretty handy.
• FR306 #6 x 5/16" palm style gouge.  This gouge is 5/16" wide or about 8mm with a #6 sweep.  Easily remove material in tighter places with this gouge.
• FR307 1/4" x 70° Palm style V gouge.  Get into tight corners and define your work easily with this 70° V gouge that is 1/4" wide.
• FR309 #11 x 1/8" Palm style gouge.  Define every detail with this intricate gouge.
• FR308 #2 x 5/16" Palm Style Skew Gouge. Slice and cut with precision using this skew gouge that is 5/16" wide and a #2 sweep.

Each carving tool in the Flexcut Deluxe Palm & Knife Set comes with an ash handle and a high carbon steel blade that is finely polished to a razor edge.  They hold an edge extremely well and are easy to maintain with a simple stropping.

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.

The Flexcut Deluxe Palm & Knife Set is made in the USA.