Is this set good for a beginner?

Yes. The three knives arrive pre-sharpened and cover roughing, general cutting and fine detail, which is enough to start carving figures and small projects. You will still need a strop and compound routine to keep the edges sharp.

What is the difference between the three knives?

The cutting knife has a 1 1/4-inch beveled blade with a rounded point for gradual curves and straight lines. The detail knife has a 1 1/2-inch straight blade with a fine point for narrow cuts, and the roughing knife has a 1 3/4-inch straight blade with a rounded point for decoys and feathering.

They are high carbon steel, so they can rust if stored damp. Dry them after use and apply a light oil or the included polishing compound to protect the edges.

Does it include gouges?

No. The set has three straight and rounded carving knives plus polishing compound. For hollowing, relief work or V-grooves you need separate gouges or V-tools.

Flexcut makes the KN500 set in the USA, with high carbon steel blades and ash handles.

How do I keep the knives sharp?

Strop the blades regularly on leather with the included polishing compound. A few passes after each session keeps the edge working and reduces the need for full sharpening.

Where is the Carving Knife Starter Set - 3 Piece cheapest?

At Acme Tools, for $57.56, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Carving Knife Starter Set - 3 Piece?

Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings.

Where can I buy the Carving Knife Starter Set - 3 Piece?

14 stores we checked sell it, including Woodcraft, Acme Tools, Amazon, Walmart, Klingspor's Woodworking Shop.

Carving Knife Starter Set - 3 Piece

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What reviewers say

Owners of Flexcut carving knives generally rate the steel and edge retention highly and call the handles comfortable for long sessions. The common complaints are that the blades need regular stropping to stay sharp and that carbon steel rusts if left damp.

What people mention

Edge retentionPraisedOwners say the tempered carbon blades keep a working edge well when stropped regularly.
Handle comfortPraisedThe curved ash handles are described as comfortable and easy on the hand during long carving sessions.
SharpnessMixedKnives arrive pre-sharpened, but users report they need stropping soon to keep a fine edge.
RustCriticisedCarbon steel blades can rust if put away damp, so owners dry and oil them after use.
Tool rangeCriticisedBuyers note the set has no gouges or V-tools, so it does not cover relief or chip carving.

About the Carving Knife Starter Set - 3 Piece

The Flexcut KN500 Carving Knife Starter Set has three carving knives and a sharpening compound. The blades are made of spring steel tempered to a hardness of RC 59-61. Each knife has a curved, ergonomic ash handle that reduces hand fatigue. Each tool is pre-sharpened and ready to use.

The KN12 Cutting Knife has a 1 1/4" beveled blade with a rounded point. It makes gradual curves and straight lines with large chips. The KN13 Detail Carving Knife has a 1-1/2" straight blade with a fine point for narrow, detailed cuts.

The KN14 Roughing Knife has a 1-3/4" straight blade with a rounded, durable point. It suits duck and decoy carvings and feathering techniques. The set is made in the USA.

Blade material

High carbon steel (spring steel)

Hardness

RC 59-61

Handle material

Ash, curved ergonomic design

Cutting knife

KN12, 1 1/4" beveled blade, rounded point

Detail knife

KN13, 1-1/2" straight blade, fine point

Roughing knife

KN14, 1-3/4" straight blade, rounded durable point