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

Pfeil

  #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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Narex Tool Narex | Carving Gouge Wood Line Standard 12 X 90mm-Carving Gouge- BPM Toolcraft Sold out
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Narex | Carving Gouge Wood Line Standard 12 X 90mm

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Carving chisel for common woodcarving, suitable for those prefering tradition and style, and also for amateur woodcarvers. Blades are forged fro...

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Kakuri | Carving Knife Folding WK-1

Kakuri

Folding Knife -Single Edged -Shirogami (White Paper Steel No.2) WK-1 It can be used for various purposes such as wood carving, crafts, outdoor ...

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Pfeil | Chip Carving Knife Kerbschnittmesser

Pfeil

  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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Narex Tool Narex | Carving Gouge Bent Wood Line Standard 10 X 90mm-Carving Gouge- BPM Toolcraft
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Narex | Carving Gouge Bent Wood Line Standard 10 X 90mm

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Carving gouge for common woodcarving, suitable for those prefering tradition and style, and also for amateur woodcarvers. Blades are forged from...

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Narex Tool Narex | Veiner Carving Gouge Bent Wood Line Standard 8mm-Carving Gouge- BPM Toolcraft
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Narex | Veiner Carving Gouge Bent Wood Line Standard 8mm

Narex

Carving chisel for general carving intended for the general public. The blades are forged from highly alloyed Cr-V steel, heat-treated to at least...

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R 339.00 - R 339.00
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Narex Tool Narex | Straight Carving Chisel Wood Line Standard 12mm-Carving Chisel- BPM Toolcraft
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R 329.00
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R 249.00
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Narex | Straight Carving Chisel Wood Line Standard 12mm

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Carving chisel for common woodcarving, suitable for those prefering tradition and style, and also for amateur woodcarvers. Blades are forged from ...

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Narex Tool Narex | Carving Vice-Carving Vise- BPM Toolcraft
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Narex | Carving Vice

Narex

Strong and sturdy steel Narex Carving vise to free your hands. Simply screw your work to the vise and have the versatility to hold your work in a ...

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

Pfeil

  #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
R 519.00 - R 519.00
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Pfeil | #6 Chip Carving Knife (Dreischneidiges Schnitzmesser)

Pfeil

  #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

Pfeil

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

Pfeil

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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Kakuri | Carving Knife Folding WK-3 Double Edged

Kakuri

Folding Knife -Double Edged -Shirogami (White Paper Steel No.2) WK-3 A folding knife that can be used for a variety of purposes such as wood car...

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Pfeil | Chip Carving Knife Korbermesser

Pfeil

  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

Pfeil

  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

Pfeil

  #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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Narex Tool Narex | Chip Carving Knife-Carving Knife- BPM Toolcraft
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Narex | Chip Carving Knife

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Carving knife for common woodcarving, suitable for those prefering tradition and style, and also for amateur woodcarvers. Blades are forged from h...

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Narex Tool Narex | Straight V Tool 90° Wood Line Standard 6mm-Straight V Tool- BPM Toolcraft
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R 369.00 - R 369.00
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Narex | Straight V Tool 90° Wood Line Standard 6mm

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Carving chisel for common woodcarving, suitable for those prefering tradition and style, and also for amateur woodcarvers. Blades are forged from ...

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R 369.00 - R 369.00
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Narex Tool Narex | Carving Gouge Bent Wood Line Standard 4 X 90mm-Carving Gouge- BPM Toolcraft
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Narex | Carving Gouge Bent Wood Line Standard 4 X 90mm

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Carving chisel for common woodcarving, suitable for those prefering tradition and style, and also for amateur woodcarvers. Blades are forged fro...

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Narex Tool Narex | Carving Gouge Wood Line Standard 20 X 90mm-Carving Gouge- BPM Toolcraft
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Narex | Carving Gouge Wood Line Standard 20 X 90mm

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Carving chisel for common woodcarving, suitable for those prefering tradition and style, and also for amateur woodcarvers. Blades are forged fro...

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Narex Tool Narex | Veiner Carving Gouge Wood Line Standard 3mm-Carving Gouge- BPM Toolcraft
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Narex | Veiner Carving Gouge Wood Line Standard 3mm

Narex

Carving chisel for common woodcarving, suitable for those prefering tradition and style, and also for amateur woodcarvers. Blades are forged from ...

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R 299.00 - R 299.00
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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

Pfeil

  #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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Narex Tool Narex | Carving Chisels Professional Detail Carving 8Pc Set c/w Presentation Box-Carving Chisel Set- BPM Toolcraft
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Narex | Carving Chisels Professional Detail Carving 8Pc Set c/w Presentation Box

Narex

The Narex Professional Detail Carving Tool Set is a high quality set of tools for fine work and chip carving for both amateur and professionals al...

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Pfeil | Linoleum & Block Cutters L11/2

Pfeil

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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