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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 | 12 Piece Tool Set and Stand

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These intermediate size, professional style tools are 50mm shorter than our regular Swiss tools for easier control and greater responsiveness. The...

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Pfeil | 8 Piece Palm Carving Tool Set – B8ER-B

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These tools fit snug in the palm of your hand and are ideal for small carving projects. Tools included in set B 8er B B 2/12, B 4/12, B 7L/12, B 8...

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Pfeil | Set of 6 Linoleum and Block Cutters LSB

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Pfeil carving tools and Pfeil carving tool sets are Swiss made. Swiss made implies reliability and precision. Pfeil carving is undoubtedly the fin...

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Pfeil | Set of 6 Linoleum and Block Cutters LSD

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Pfeil carving tools and Pfeil carving tool sets are Swiss made. Swiss made implies reliability and precision. Pfeil carving is undoubtedly the fin...

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Pfeil | Scorp

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DescriptionThis 33mm Scorp by Pfeil Swiss Made is a hollowing out tool, perfect for hollowing bowls, spoons, and more!The blade is forged from K 72...

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Pfeil | # 3 Sweep Straight Chisel

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

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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 | 65mm Round Scorp

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This 65mm Round Scorp by Pfeil Swiss Made is a hollowing out tool. In addition to hollowing bowls and spoons, this tool is perfect for sculpting s...

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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 vari...

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Creative Turning | Cryo Treated Spindle Gouges 3/8 inch

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Creative Turning Cryo Treated Spindle Gouges 3/8 inch These Spindle Gouges are part of the Creative Turning Pro Series of Turning Tools. The tools...

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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
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Kakuri | Carving Knife Folding WR-2 Double-Edged Type

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

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Pfeil | Fishtail Tool #5F 12mm

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  #5F 12mm Fishtail Tool This #5 sweep fishtail gouge is designed to reach difficult areas. It features a thin, light blade and a broad cutting ed...

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Pfeil | Fishtail Tool #5F - 14mm

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  14mm Fishtail Tool Made in Switzerland since 1902, Pfeil carving tools are sought after by carvers across the world. Pfeil's state-of-the-art ma...

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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 greater ...

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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 for u...

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Pfeil | Straight Tool - Gouge #7 - 16mm

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  #7 16mm Medium Gouge Straight Chisel pfeil medium sized tools for smaller hands and beginners tackling basic projects. They are exactly the same...

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Narex Tool Narex | Left Skew Carving Chisel Bent Wood Line Standard-Carving Chisel- BPM Toolcraft
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Narex | Left Skew Carving Chisel Bent Wood Line Standard

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

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Narex Tool Narex | Set of Carving Chisels Wood Line Standard 6Pc-Carving Chisel Set- BPM Toolcraft
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Narex | Set of Carving Chisels Wood Line Standard 6Pc

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

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Narex Tool Narex | Straight Carving Chisel Wood Line Standard 8mm-Carving Chisel- BPM Toolcraft
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Narex | Straight Carving Chisel Wood Line Standard 8mm

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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 | 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 | Gouge Wood Line Profi 26mm-Carving Gouge- BPM Toolcraft
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Narex | Gouge Wood Line Profi 26mm

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High quality chisels suitable for those preferring tradition and style in woodworking. Blade Handle forged from highly alloyed Cr-Mn steel ...

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Pfeil | Straight Chisel #1S - 10mm - BPM Toolcraft
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Pfeil | Straight Chisel #1S - 10mm

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  #1S 10mm Straight Chisel  Pfeil Swiss Carving Gouges are accurately forged in various sweeps to remove greater or lesser amounts of wood. The br...

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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 i...

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Pfeil | Swiss Carving Chisel, #12/8, V-Parting, 60º, Full Size, 8mm(Online On ly) - BPM Toolcraft
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Pfeil | Swiss Carving Chisel #12/8 V-Parting 60º Full Size 8mm

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  #12/8 8mm Full Size V-Parting Carving Chisel Pfeil Swiss Carving Gouges are accurately forged in various sweeps to remove greater or lesser amo...

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