Is the Flexcut KN100 a good set for a beginner?

Yes. It gives a beginner a V-gouge, a palm gouge and two knives, all honed and ready to carve. That covers most small relief and figure work without buying tools one at a time.

What is included in the set?

Four tools: a 70-degree, 1/4-inch palm V-gouge, a palm gouge, the KN12 cutting knife and the KN13 detail knife. No strop, slip or storage case is included.

Do the blades come sharp?

Yes. Flexcut ships them honed and ready for use. They still need stropping as you carve, and high carbon steel should be dried and oiled after each session.

Is $83.85 a good price?

It is the only new price found as of November 5, 2026, at Walmart, so there is no cheaper listing to compare against. Check whether a strop or sharpening kit is bundled before judging the total cost.

Can I use these on hardwood?

They work on softer hardwoods like basswood and butternut. Dense woods such as oak or maple are slow going with palm tools and better suited to full-size gouges and mallets.

How does it compare with buying the knives separately?

Buying the KN12 and KN13 alone costs less but leaves you without the palm V-gouge and gouge. The set makes sense if you want gouging and knife work from the start.

Where is the Flexcut KN100 Beginner's Palm Set cheapest?

At Walmart, for $83.85, as of our latest check.

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Our take on the Flexcut KN100 Beginner's Palm Set

The Flexcut KN100 is a four-piece starter carving set: two palm tools (a 70-degree, 1/4-inch V-gouge and a palm gouge) plus the KN12 cutting knife and KN13 detail knife. Blades are high carbon steel, honed and ready to use, set in ash wood handles sized for hand-held palm carving. It is made in the USA and aimed at people starting relief and small-figure work. The best new price is $83.85 at Walmart as of November 5, 2026, the only new listing found.