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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 | # 9 Sweep Straight Deep Gouge 20mm

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Gouges are forged in various sweeps to remove greater or lesser amounts of wood. For example, roughing out the background for a large relief pane...

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Pfeil | Two-Handed Scorp

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This Two-Handed Scorp by Pfeil Swiss Made is the perfect tool for hollowing out large cavities. It is specially formed to cut the seats of chairs ...

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Pfeil | Curved Drawshave Zuga

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Pfeil curved drawshaves are traditional hand tools and are used to shape wood and will quickly remove shavings. These tools can be used for a var...

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Kakuri Folding Carving Knife Wr-2 Double-Edged Type with ergonomic dark wooden handle and metal blade folded in on a white background
Kakuri Folding Carving Knife Wr-2 Double-Edged Type with ergonomic dark wooden handle and metal blade folded out on a white background Sold out
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Kakuri | Carving Knife Folding WR-2 Double-Edged Type

Kakuri

Folding WR-2 Double-Edged Type Carving Knife It can be used for various purposes such as wood carving, crafts, outdoor activities, and gardeni...

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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...

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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 precisi...

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Pfeil | Chisel Set 4Pc

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  4Pc Chisel Set  These intermediate sized, professional style tools are 50mm shorter than our regular Swiss tools for easier control and greate...

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Pfeil | Straight Tool-Deep Gouge #9-15mm

Pfeil

  Deep Gouge #9 Straight Tool  Manufactured from finest quality alloy steel, expertly heat treated, precisely ground and finely honed ready fo...

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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. Pfe...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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

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Narex Tool Narex | Skew Carving Chisel Wood Line Standard 12mm-Skew Carving Chisel- BPM Toolcraft
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Narex | Skew 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 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 ...

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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

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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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Pfeil | #12 Chip Carving Knife (Fuchsmesser) (Online only) - BPM Toolcraft
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Pfeil | #12 Chip Carving Knife (Fuchsmesser)

Pfeil

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

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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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Stanley | Wood Chisel Bevel Edge 5002 - 12mm

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12mm Wood Chisel Bevel Edge Designed for Tradesmen Bevel edged wood chisel Ground finished Hardened and tempered alloy steel blade One p...

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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 c...

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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 c...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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