I’m in the U.S. and had to order mine online. I think the carry them in some specialty woodworking stores, but not big box stores. I don’t have this set, but I have the sloyd knife, 5 inch draw knife and a palm carving set. I’ve been happy with the quality.
There’s another set with two sizes of pelican knives for multiple uses including details. I want to get the mini detail knife as well. I had a flexcut palm carving set with the handle as a separate part and interchangeable blades but got tired of swapping blades so gave it away. I knew I wanted to get into chiseling so ordered the beginning set to use either by hand or mallet. I found that the V blade works great for in the round (convex) details. They are much larger than the palm carving tools. I also got the spoon carving tool.
Makes sense to me. I originally got my palm tool set because I wanted something compact; before covid-19 happened I was travelling for work (and I thought a mallet would be a bit too noisy for a hotel room), plus I already had a selection of various full-size chisels and gouges.
Good to hear, thanks. I'll admit I started a UA-cam channel partly to alleviate the boredom of covid lockdown, but I want to put up content that will be of use to people.
I tried my first wood "carving" yesterday, using a chunk of pine wood (cause that's the only wood I found nearby) and dull entry level chisels... I think I cut my hands more than I cut the wood, and the result is nothing like what I wanted to do in the first place. Can't wait to receive those Flexcut knives i've ordered some days ago.
Well it's great that you're taking up carving, it's a great hobby; it can be simple, or complex, it's a never-ending challenge, and a lot of fun. It's true what they say, that sharp tools are safer than blunt ones. You may want to get a cut-resistant glove too, I got a pair which meet the European standards on Amazon pretty cheaply.
@@sergeantsimmo4091 Yep, bought myself a set of flexcut knives, and gloves are on their way. I must say the flexcut knives are not as good as I expected. One of them lost its sharpness after a couple hours. Gotta find a piece of leather to sharpen it before I can use it again.
You can sharpen the rounded tip or broken tip by sanding the spine with 220 grit emery cloth until a point is formed and then strop the sides to restore the cutting edge. Sometimes a general kit is a good way to find what knife size and shape you prefer. I am very particular about the handles. If the tool handles are awkward to my hand I avoid the tool. Most carvers seem to have a variety of carving tools but tend to favour one or two on a regular basis. It is said that a craftsman uses 20% of his tools 80% of the time and 80% of his tools 20% of the time. Perhaps this applies to carvers as well.
I have some flex cut knives and tools with a changeable handle. I also have Occt, and ha Helvie. Reach for Occt most of the time. Flex cut is a bit thick for me. All good knives though. Don’t overlook Beaver craft, I have two and they are good also. Thanks for the info 👍
I have plenty of straight edge tools, So I am looking more at the pelican models. sometimes a nice curved belly makes scissor (pivoting diagonally out from wrist or thumb's palm) action cuts nice and smooth. my preferred roughing pocket knife has a good curved belly and thin profile. I want a similar profile in one of my smaller detailing knives. I just cant get past the handle shape. I may go out to my friends house (a rough trip through miles of logging roads) just to borrow and try one first.
Nice review. Have a cheapo set at the moment and considering investing in flexicut. Can I ask whether you use V tools as flexcut do a set with 2 knives and 2 V tools? Also where do you buy your lime wood from? I'm in the UK too and have struggled to find decent lime for carving. Thanks for the review.
Thanks. I do, and I've got a set of the Flexcut palm tools which includes a V tool, plus one or two full-sized V tools; can't remember off-hand if they're Ashley Iles or some other make. In the past I've usually gone to a local timber merchants, but during the lockdown I've used toolsandtimber.co.uk and EnglishWoods.co.uk for lime. Particularly pleased with the lime I got from English Woods.
Thank you. I can usually go to a local timber yard, but during the lockdown I've ordered from toolsandtimber, and englishwoods.co.uk. I'd particularly recommend englishwoods, based on what I've received so far.
Well, everyone's workflow is different, and you do save money up-front if you buy a set, but I think I'd have been better served making up my own combination and buying the profiles I now know I need. I'll end up buying those anyway now I expect, and that means I'll have spent money on some tools which, although they're good, I'll use relatively seldom.
It looks like you're staring at Flexcut people behind the camera pointing a gun at you. Nah just kidding, thanks for the info. How often do you sharpen your knife with the yellow compound thing ? Every 2h hours of use ? Every 2 weeks ? I have no idea. And do you really have to apply it on leather ?
No set time, just whenever I feel it needs to be done. You'll quickly develop a feel for when the knife is starting to dull, by the way it cuts. You don't have to use leather, but it's a good hardness, with just a little give. Some people just use a piece of board, like a bit of mdf. You do want a flat surface to keep the blade bevel even.
Thank you Mr Messer, I've watched several of your videos and also some from Doug Linker, who cites you as an influence, and I like the warm way you both share information.
I’m in the U.S. and had to order mine online. I think the carry them in some specialty woodworking stores, but not big box stores. I don’t have this set, but I have the sloyd knife, 5 inch draw knife and a palm carving set. I’ve been happy with the quality.
An excellent and honest review. Thanks!
There’s another set with two sizes of pelican knives for multiple uses including details. I want to get the mini detail knife as well. I had a flexcut palm carving set with the handle as a separate part and interchangeable blades but got tired of swapping blades so gave it away. I knew I wanted to get into chiseling so ordered the beginning set to use either by hand or mallet. I found that the V blade works great for in the round (convex) details. They are much larger than the palm carving tools. I also got the spoon carving tool.
Makes sense to me. I originally got my palm tool set because I wanted something compact; before covid-19 happened I was travelling for work (and I thought a mallet would be a bit too noisy for a hotel room), plus I already had a selection of various full-size chisels and gouges.
Thanks for a very informative video. It has helped me in my beginners choice of carving knives.
Paul C.
Good to hear, thanks. I'll admit I started a UA-cam channel partly to alleviate the boredom of covid lockdown, but I want to put up content that will be of use to people.
I tried my first wood "carving" yesterday, using a chunk of pine wood (cause that's the only wood I found nearby) and dull entry level chisels... I think I cut my hands more than I cut the wood, and the result is nothing like what I wanted to do in the first place. Can't wait to receive those Flexcut knives i've ordered some days ago.
Well it's great that you're taking up carving, it's a great hobby; it can be simple, or complex, it's a never-ending challenge, and a lot of fun. It's true what they say, that sharp tools are safer than blunt ones. You may want to get a cut-resistant glove too, I got a pair which meet the European standards on Amazon pretty cheaply.
@@sergeantsimmo4091 Yep, bought myself a set of flexcut knives, and gloves are on their way. I must say the flexcut knives are not as good as I expected. One of them lost its sharpness after a couple hours. Gotta find a piece of leather to sharpen it before I can use it again.
You can sharpen the rounded tip or broken tip by sanding the spine with 220 grit emery cloth until a point is formed and then strop the sides to restore the cutting edge. Sometimes a general kit is a good way to find what knife size and shape you prefer. I am very particular about the handles. If the tool handles are awkward to my hand I avoid the tool. Most carvers seem to have a variety of carving tools but tend to favour one or two on a regular basis. It is said that a craftsman uses 20% of his tools 80% of the time and 80% of his tools 20% of the time. Perhaps this applies to carvers as well.
I have some flex cut knives and tools with a changeable handle. I also have Occt, and ha Helvie. Reach for Occt most of the time. Flex cut is a bit thick for me. All good knives though. Don’t overlook Beaver craft, I have two and they are good also. Thanks for the info 👍
I have the same set. I totally agree with you regarding the detail knife
I have plenty of straight edge tools, So I am looking more at the pelican models. sometimes a nice curved belly makes scissor (pivoting diagonally out from wrist or thumb's palm) action cuts nice and smooth. my preferred roughing pocket knife has a good curved belly and thin profile. I want a similar profile in one of my smaller detailing knives.
I just cant get past the handle shape. I may go out to my friends house (a rough trip through miles of logging roads) just to borrow and try one first.
Nice review. Have a cheapo set at the moment and considering investing in flexicut. Can I ask whether you use V tools as flexcut do a set with 2 knives and 2 V tools? Also where do you buy your lime wood from? I'm in the UK too and have struggled to find decent lime for carving. Thanks for the review.
Thanks. I do, and I've got a set of the Flexcut palm tools which includes a V tool, plus one or two full-sized V tools; can't remember off-hand if they're Ashley Iles or some other make.
In the past I've usually gone to a local timber merchants, but during the lockdown I've used toolsandtimber.co.uk and EnglishWoods.co.uk for lime. Particularly pleased with the lime I got from English Woods.
Can't you make the detail knife more pointy by just grinding it ?
Great video! New sub! 👌
Really Helpful Video we need more from you. Can you tell me where you get your lime wood, please?
Thank you. I can usually go to a local timber yard, but during the lockdown I've ordered from toolsandtimber, and englishwoods.co.uk. I'd particularly recommend englishwoods, based on what I've received so far.
Interesting review, looking to get a set... Use a mora but it's too big for small basswood blocks. Maybe the mini detail knife is a better way to go.
Well, everyone's workflow is different, and you do save money up-front if you buy a set, but I think I'd have been better served making up my own combination and buying the profiles I now know I need. I'll end up buying those anyway now I expect, and that means I'll have spent money on some tools which, although they're good, I'll use relatively seldom.
It looks like you're staring at Flexcut people behind the camera pointing a gun at you. Nah just kidding, thanks for the info.
How often do you sharpen your knife with the yellow compound thing ? Every 2h hours of use ? Every 2 weeks ? I have no idea.
And do you really have to apply it on leather ?
No set time, just whenever I feel it needs to be done. You'll quickly develop a feel for when the knife is starting to dull, by the way it cuts. You don't have to use leather, but it's a good hardness, with just a little give. Some people just use a piece of board, like a bit of mdf. You do want a flat surface to keep the blade bevel even.
Я из Сибири у меня нет возможности такое купить Но очень хочется
Good job young man
Thank you Mr Messer, I've watched several of your videos and also some from Doug Linker, who cites you as an influence, and I like the warm way you both share information.
@@sergeantsimmo4091 Just keep up the good videos
Not good for drie hardwoods