Flexcut Carving Tools, Micro Palm Craving Set, Set of 4

I have some weird nerve damage in my hands so I can't use normal carving tools. These are perfect and comfortable to use. Cuts well and easy to control.

Great for detail carving. Very sharp

I needed a set of micro carving tools for small detail work on my block prints. I chose these for their size and like them for control. I have small hands so I'll need to cut and reshape the handles a little. I was a little disappointed with the handle quality mainly due to how rough they were. It's possible I just happened to have a set where they were not sanded smooth so I was very aware of what I was holding rather than feeling like they were an extension of my fingers. Small potatoes in the grand scheme of things. The blades were nice and sharp out of their wooden storage case (the included bandaids make me smile). I have the Flexcut sharpening strop which makes quick work of keeping the blades clean and smooth. If you're looking for a set of tools to tackle fine, details in your project I highly recommend these.

Nice and sharp to get the fine details in my handmade rubber stamps.

Bought these to go along with my larger ones. These are great for smaller details on faces around eyes and any where you need them in carving. Packaged well with great wooden storage box and also comes with a bandaid dispenser in it. Which is needed from time to time. Great value for the money. Came super sharp out of the box.

I am a printmaker, and often need micro tools for making small intricate details. I've used these tools for linocut as well as woodblock carving. Because I work small, usually 9" X 12" I mostly use the smallest u gouge and the v gouge. This v gouge is now the only v gouge that I use, most of my larger tools are collecting dust. The larger u gouges (which are still small) are great for clearing small areas once they have been outlined. I do have to sharpen them with each use, so when I do purchase additional gouges, it will be because they hold an edge longer.

So let me start with explaining my expectations were low. I'm new to linocutting, and only beginning to get a handle on what I need in a set of good carving tools. Something I learned swiftly on the purchase right before this when a brand not worth mentioning arrived with chipped, absolutely dull blades. They were unusable and I feared they were the only micro set for carving out there... until I found flexcut. The shape of these carvers threw me, then I started working with them and I saw the brilliance of the design. Not only did they arrive sharp, precise blades in perfect condition, they fit wonderfully in the hand. Something about the angle of the tool requires less force on my part, allowing me to trace thin lines around my pencil marks with ease. These tools have turned the linoleum nearly into a scratchboard for how fine the lines of shadowing and gradation I can cut into the surface. Would I recommend doing this level of fine detail in a linocut in general? Probably not. I'm sure my ignorance to the medium has led me down a neurotic path that I'll eventually regret. But these precise carving tools are absolutely making it possible, and I'm loving everything about the experience as a result.

If you’re serious about doing one and block prints, these are the only tools you really need. Make sure that you buy a sharpening block and rouge because you need to sharpen them about every 15 minutes to keep the nice sharp edge.

Ottimo prodotto con lame molto affilate

Super scharf, tolles Werkzeug!

These carving tools are perfect for getting those small details carved into lino. They glide through the material like it's a hot knife going through butter. I like to do more intricate designs and that can be difficult with my speedball carving tool. These tools have been a game-changer for me. If you're on the fence because of the price, well, I can appreciate that. This set is expensive. However, it FEELS expensive. The handles are solid, and the tools are sharp. I also love the wooden storage box for the tools. When they do get a bit dull (which they haven't yet) you can get the sharpening tool, which I have not done but I will be purchasing eventually. I've probably carved about 5 designs so far and the tools are still sharp. Personally, I wouldn't expect them to dull that quickly anyway but it depends on what you're carving and how often. So if you have to carve detailed intricate designs, this set is worth the money. If you're just doing a little bit of block printing for a hobby... Well, this is a nice treat but you could get by with cheaper tools. Just... it's so nice to have these! Totally recommend.

They arrived ahead of delivery time & are exactly what I needed.

Après 4mois de non utilisation et stockage dans étui en tissu dans 1 armoire suspendue dans une pièce où tous les autres outils ne rouillent pas , je me suis retrouvée confrontée à une indignation! La lame est devenue inutilisable 3 couteaux =80€ à la poubelle , cette marque est une honte!!!! Je vais commander français ou allemand maintenant! Et surtout inox