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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 | 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

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  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)

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  #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

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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 a...

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Stanley | Wood Chisel Bevel Edge 5002 - 10mm

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10mm 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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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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Stanley | Wood Chisel Bevel Edge 5002 - 14mm

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14mm Wood Chisel Bevel Edge Designed for Tradesmen Bevel edged wood chisel Ground finished Hardened and tempered alloy steel blade One...

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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 | # 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 ...

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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 | Arkansas stone in wooden box 8000 Grit 8000 GRIT NO4

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For honing tools to a razor edge. Use with special light honing oil. Genuine Arkansas stones are among the hardest and finest of honing stones...

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Pfeil | # 2 Sweep Straight Chisel 3mm

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Pfeil Straight chisels are used to carve the blank into rough form and to work on large areas. Specifications

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Pfeil | Arkansas stone in wooden box 8000 Grit 8000 GRIT NO2

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For honing tools to a razor edge. Use with special light honing oil. Genuine Arkansas stones are among the hardest and finest of honing stones...

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