Wood Carving Tools Set - Easy to Use 12 pcs Mini Wood Chisel Beginner Wood Carving Kit for Adults & Kids Carving Kit Gift

I am testing this set to possibly replace another replicable set for linocut printmaking class that I am teaching. I did order additional sets. this was the best of the inexpensive sets that I tried. Most would not hold an edge and some wouldn't even take an edge (a real safety issue). Remember that even for beginners it is important that the tool be as sharp as possible so they don't slip and cut you. If you use the tool with non dominant acting as a guide for the dominant hand all fingers will be behind the cutting edge so if it does slip there won't be any loss of blood. They come in a plastic case that is decent but the shape of the handle requires that they be aligned exactly to fit in the case. Not a huge deal but it can be a little frustrating when you are in a hurry to clean up. The handles are rounded on two sides and flat on the other two sides. The rounded side needs to be up to fit all of them in. I find the handles a little long for using them in the Japanese wood cut style. The handles are wood so they could be cut down but I have not done that because of the number of people that will be using them. A nice feature is that the skew knife or hongito comes in three configurations. A large and small right handed knife and a large left handed blade. this makes a difference in mokuhanga block making. They are kind of sharp out of the box. They are coated in lacquer so that needs to be cleaned off. They benefit greatly from a quick sharpening and stropping. I use inexpensive diamond cards up to 2500 (I plan to go to 16000 to see what happens) and then strop them. The Flexcut strop block seems to work well with these. I have also make homemade strop blocks and used Brasso for the cutting agent and it works well. The steel seems to be ok. Only one of mine has been exposed to water at this point but it showed no sign of rust. A drop of olive oil or 3 in 1 will prevent the rust. Or you can use T-9 but that is expensive overkill. The sizes are good for basic work but you may want to supplement with one or two smaller V and U tools for fine work and for really fine lines a very small hangito would be a nice start to upgrading. Keep in mind that these are definitely a beginner set and will not compare to Flexcut or some of the high end tools. They are adequate to learn with if they are kept sharp. Would I buy them again? Very likely I will be ordering 12 sets in the near future because they are good enough for beginners to learn the basics of linocut and woodcut. If you are an experienced woodworker and want super sharp tools that hold an edge for a long time you may want to consider another tool but these are a good value for the money and will do the job for beginners. Note that there are no instructions with these tools. There are lots of places on line to get the basics of sharpening and tool care. But a basic review is: if it needs to be sharpened put a drop or two of water on a 1000 grit diamond card (400 if the blade is nicked) Place the bevel of the blade on the card and make sure it is flat Draw the blade toward you 5 or 6 times and check sharpness (does it stick on your thumb nail) Once it is sharp on this stone move to the nest finer stone and repeat Once you have sharpened it on the diamond move to the strop Place a drop of Brasso on the strop and place the bevel on the strop and draw it toward you. do this about half a dozen times. Check sharpness. Put a drop of oil on the blade to protect it.

I got these for some of the smaller, more intricate areas of my carvings. They are an excellent asset to have in your carving arsenal. They came relatively sharp, they took a finishing hone very well. The plastic storage package they came in, was not a stellar design, though I do not use it any longer. They are stored with my other chisels. But other then that short coming, I have no other complaints regarding these tools. They performed at or above my expectations and best of all they are reasonably priced.

For the money this is a great set. I have used them both for wood and for vinyl stamp material. Plenty sharp and the construction is great. Plastic case they come with is great for storage, but barely fits them all in.

**update** I had these for over a month before someone decided they needed them more than me and stole them. I saw one poor review in particular and felt the need to update. I have not had a blade break or bend on me like they do with the cheap overseas versions and I absolutely can NOT believe the review that said they were like butter ... especially since the owner takes extraordinary care to ensure you are happy and will take care of any issues quickly. Same review also complained about them not staying sharp. They are like any knife or tool, you must maintain them and since they are so small and the edge so thin and sharp, you should do some quick maintenance before and after every use. Use a leather strop and just do a couple quick swipes and that will help to ensure they stay sharp. If you're not sure what a strop is or how to use one do a quick youtube search. They are super easy for beginners to use and do not take up tons of time. I'm still happy with my purchase even though they grew legs. Now I have to order another set. Thank you for being such an awesome person and for the hard work and care that goes into your products.** With the price point of this product you now have zero reasons to purchase it's overseas counterpart that is of lesser quality. They're comfortable in my hands, sharpen easily, have have not snapped where cheaper ones I've owned have and has a maker and seller that goes above and beyond in making sure his customers are happy. I'll be buying a few more sets to give as gifts and look forward to purchasing other items from this man and his company in the future.

I recently purchased a set of wood carving tools on Amazon, and I couldn’t be more pleased with my choice. These tools are perfect for a beginner like myself, providing everything I need to get started on my woodworking projects. The quality of each tool is impressive, especially considering the affordable price. The blades are sharp and durable, and the handles are comfortable to hold, making long carving sessions a breeze. What makes this purchase even better is that it supports a small business. It’s clear that a lot of care and attention to detail went into crafting these tools. Overall, I highly recommend these wood carving tools to anyone looking to start their woodworking journey. Great value, great quality, and a great way to support small businesses!

Nice little set of tools. Work well in removing wood. Another weapon in my wood carving arsenal

I have bought several tools from Hutsuls and never had an issue until I received this knife set. I gave it three stars because these knives needed work out of the box in order to be useful. They weren't sharp at all. Some of the blade edges were chipped, and all the edges were dull. No worries for me, however. After a little time on the whetstones and strops, These blades were razor sharp and held their edges well. I bought this set to use when carving eyes in basswood and walnut. Once they were sharpened, I had no problem recommending them to anyone. Don't expect to receive them ready to use out of the box. Also, and this is a personal preference of mine, I wish the manufacturers would lay off the spray lacquer finish. I understand the purpose, but I would just as soon as I receive the tools without that because it creates a cheap, sticky feel to the tool. So, enough complaining. As always, Hutsuls is a standup company, and I am sure if I brought this to their attention, they would have gone out of their way to make it right. I chose to keep this set because Hutsuls is a small business, and shipping back and forth costs real dollars. Instead, if you order this set, be ready to sharpen the blades. You'll be happy that you did.

Lovely set of tools. These small chisels are very nicely crafted for small detailed projects. Nice note from manufacturer (American). Purchased the leather strop also to keep sharp. As described: recommend.

Very nice set of chisels for small and detailed carving

Ceci est un cadeau qui n'a pas encore été donné et qui n'a pas donc pas servi. Ce que je peux dire pour l'instant, après les avoir observés de près, c'est que ces couteaux sont bien aiguisés et semblent solides, Il est peut-être difficile d'aiguiser de telles lames, mais le bas prix de cet ensemble permettra tout simplement d'en acheter un autre si le besoin s'en fait sentir. J'y reviendrai quand j'aurai des nouvelles du jeune artisan amateur qui aura reçu et utilisé ce bel ensemble.

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Item quality is excellent, the delivery was fast. I will certainly use this seller again.

Comfortable handle, easy to use and sharp