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Carving Chisels & Knives

Carving chisels and knives feature finely honed blades for shaping, whittling and detailing wood.  Straight, bent and spoon gouges remove material with control, while chip carving knives incise decorative patterns.  Ergonomic handles reduce fatigue during extended carving sessions.

What are carving chisels and knives used for?
Carving chisels and knives are precision tools used in woodcarving, detailing, and sculpting. They're ideal for tasks such as relief carving, whittling, chip carving, and figure carving. These tools allow artisans to create fine details, smooth contours, and deep cuts in both softwoods and hardwoods.

What types of carving tools are available and how do they differ?
Carving tools come in a variety of blade shapes and sizes:

  • Carving knives – for whittling and general shaping

  • Gouges (U-shaped chisels) – for scooping cuts or hollows

  • V-tools – for sharp grooves and line work

  • Skew chisels – for angled slicing and finishing work

  • Veiners and parting tools – for narrow detail work
    Each type serves a different function, and many carvers use sets to handle diverse carving techniques and patterns.

How do I maintain carving chisels and knives for best performance?

  • Keep blades razor sharp using sharpening stones or leather strops

  • Regularly hone the edge to maintain sharpness and control

  • Store tools in a protective case or roll to prevent dulling or chipping

  • Use appropriate carving techniques and controlled hand pressure to avoid blade damage or injury
    Proper maintenance ensures cleaner cuts, safer handling, and a longer tool life.

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Pfeil | Swiss Made Linoleum & Block Cutters Set Of 6 | 060LSA (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
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pfeil | Linoleum & Block Cutters Set of 6pc

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 6pc Linoleum & Block Cutter Set Pfeil carving tools and Pfeil carving tool sets are Swiss made Swiss made implies reliability and precision...

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Pfeil | Brienz Detail Carving Knife - BPM Toolcraft
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Pfeil | Brienz Detail Carving Knife

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  Brienz Detail Carving Knife  pfeil carving tools and pfeil carving tool sets are Swiss made. Swiss made implies reliability and precision. pfeil...

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Pfeil | #1 Chip Carving Knife (Rosenmesser) - BPM Toolcraft
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Pfeil | #1 Chip Carving Knife (Rosenmesser)

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  #1 Chip Carving Knife  pfeil carving tools and pfeil carving tool sets are Swiss made. Swiss made implies reliability and precision. pfeil carvi...

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Pfeil | Linoleum & Block Cutter Set 6Pc LSC

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  6Pc Linoleum & Block Cutter Set Pfeil carving tools and Pfeil carving tool sets are Swiss made. Swiss made implies reliability and precisio...

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Pfeil | Kerbschnittmesser Chip Carving Knife

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  Chip Carving Knife (Kerbschnittmesser) pfeil carving tools and pfeil carving tool sets are Swiss made. Swiss made implies reliability and preci...

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Pfeil | #11 Chip Carving Knife (Detailschnitzmesser) - BPM Toolcraft
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Pfeil | #11 Chip Carving Knife (Detailschnitzmesser)

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  #11 Chip Carving Knife pfeil carving tools and carving tool sets are Swiss made. Swiss made implies reliability and precision. pfeil carving is ...

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Pfeil | Chip Carving Knife Kerbschnittmesser

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  Chip Carving Knife Kerbschnittmesser Pfeil carving tools and Pfeil carving tool sets are Swiss made. Swiss made implies reliability and precisio...

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Pfeil | #3 Chip Carving Knife (Konturenmesser) (Online only) - BPM Toolcraft
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Pfeil | #3 Chip Carving Knife (Konturenmesser)

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  #3 Chip Carving Knife pfeil carving tools and pfeil carving tool sets are Swiss made. Swiss made implies reliability and precision. pfeil carvin...

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Pfeil | #6 Chip Carving Knife (Dreischneidiges Schnitzmesser) - BPM Toolcraft
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Pfeil | #6 Chip Carving Knife (Dreischneidiges Schnitzmesser)

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  #6 Chip Carving Knife  pfeil carving tools and pfeil carving tool sets are Swiss made. Swiss made implies reliability and precision. pfeil carvi...

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Pfeil | Linoleum & Block Cutters L11/0.5

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Pfeil Linoleum and Block Cutters are high quality, Swiss-made carving tools suitable for either lino or wood cutting. Each tool is made from chr...

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Pfeil | Linoleum & Block Cutters L15/2

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Pfeil Linoleum and Block Cutters are high quality, Swiss-made carving tools suitable for either lino or wood cutting. Each tool is made from chr...

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Pfeil | Chip Carving Knife Korbermesser

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  Chip Carving Knife Korbermesser Pfeil carving tools and Pfeil carving tool sets are Swiss made. Swiss made implies reliability and precision. ...

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Pfeil | Brienz Carving Knife – Small

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  Small Brienz Carving Knife Pfeil carving tools and Pfeil carving tool sets are Swiss made. Swiss made implies reliability and precision. Pfeil ...

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Pfeil | Straight Tool - Chisel #5 - 12mm

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  #5 12mm Straight Chisel These tools are forged and precision ground with straight sides and v-bottom edge. Pfeil Straight chisels are used to c...

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Pfeil | #5 Sweep Gouge 14mm, Full Size (Online only) - BPM Toolcraft
Pfeil | #5 Sweep Gouge 14mm, Full Size (Online only) - BPM Toolcraft
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Pfeil | #5 Sweep Gouge 14mm Full Size

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  #5 14mm Full Size Sweep Gouge Gouges are forged in various sweeps to remove greater or lesser amounts of wood. For example, roughing out the bac...

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Pfeil | Linoleum & Block Cutters L11/2

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Pfeil Linoleum and Block Cutters are high quality, Swiss-made carving tools suitable for either lino or wood cutting. Each tool is made from chr...

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Pfeil | Linoleum & Block Cutters L9/2

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Pfeil Linoleum and Block Cutters are high quality, Swiss-made carving tools suitable for either lino or wood cutting. Each tool is made from chr...

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Pfeil | Linoleum & Block Cutters L11/1

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Pfeil Linoleum and Block Cutters are high quality, Swiss-made carving tools suitable for either lino or wood cutting. Each tool is made from chr...

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Pfeil | Linoleum & Block Cutters L12/1

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Pfeil Linoleum and Block Cutters are high quality, Swiss-made carving tools suitable for either lino or wood cutting. Each tool is made from chr...

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Pfeil | Linoleum & Block Cutters L11/3

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Pfeil Linoleum and Block Cutters are high quality, Swiss-made carving tools suitable for either lino or wood cutting. Each tool is made from chr...

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Pfeil | Linoleum & Block Cutters L12A/4

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Pfeil Linoleum and Block Cutters are high quality, Swiss-made carving tools suitable for either lino or wood cutting. Each tool is made from chr...

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Pfeil | # 12 Sweep Straight V-Parting Tool 4mm

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Pfeil medium sized tools for smaller hands and beginners tackling basic projects. They are exactly the same quality and features as the Pfeil fu...

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Pfeil | # 15 Sweep Straight V-Parting Tool 3mm

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For carving lettering and ornamentation and for sculpting figures. These tools are forged and precision ground with straight sides and v-bott...

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Pfeil | # 12 Sweep Straight V-Parting Tool 10mm

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Pfeil medium sized tools for smaller hands and beginners tackling basic projects. They are exactly the same quality and features as the Pfeil fu...

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