6 lightweight, wooden handled tools with various shaped metal blades. Length: All tools measure 13. 5cm

Familiar to all Japanese students, these economical introductory cutters offer good quality steel blades that can be re-sharpened. The tools can be used for all types of lino and work very well for cutting woodblocks.

The set of five consists of one outline knife, one flat clearing chisel, two U gouges and one V cutter. There are some guidelines on the box with diagrams of how to hold the tools.

For maintaining inside and outside of gouges and vee tools, the Flexcut SlipStrop consists of a complex moulding with two areas of leather and a bar of a specially developed honing compound (abrasive). The particular part of the moulding most suited to the chosen tool is rubbed crayon-like with compound and the tool stropped. A mirror finish can be quickly achieved and the resulting razor edge can be maintained by repeating the process many times before resharpening is required. Use for gouges and vee tools both inside and outside.pdf=carving_info_flexcut.pdf Sharpening your tools with Flexcut SlipStrop.youtube=QgrczFY0epI

Lightweight yet sturdy with wooden handles, this set of 5 wood cut knives is the perfect introduction to wood cutting. With a range of different blades, from V-straight parting chisels to gouges, these knives will enable you to create a variety of effects and textures. Great for basic and detailed carvings on wood, wax and clay as well as for linoleum block carving.
Length from blade to base: 13.5 cm
Length of blade: 2.5 cm

Lightweight yet sturdy with wooden handles, this set of 12 wood cut knives isthe perfect introduction to wood cutting. With a range of different blades, from V-Straight parting chisels to gouges, they will enable you to create a variety of effects and textures. Great for basic and detailed carvings on wood, wax and clay as well as for linoleum block carving.
Length from blade to base: 13.5cm
Length of blade: 2.5cm

The Flexcut Micro Palm Set includes four tools suitable for relief printmaking methods such as linocut or woodcut. The base of the tool fits comfortably into the palm and allows for full flexibility when cutting.This four piece set includes a small V-Gouge (70 degree x 1/8", 3mm), a small U-Gouge (#11 x 1/16", 2mm) and two shallow gouges (#3 x 1/8", 3mm and #5 x 1/8", 3mm). The tools are housed in a wooden box for storage and protection, along with a handy Flexcut sticking-plaster dispenser in case of accidental slips.

Lightweight yet sturdy with wooden handles, this set of 6 wood cut knives is the perfect introduction to wood cutting. With a range of different blades, from V-Straight parting chisels to gouges, they will enable you to create a variety of effects and textures. Great for basic and detailed carvings on wood, wax and clay as well as for linoleum block carving. Presented in a wooden holder box, ideal as a neat storage solution and for traveling.

Length from blade to base: 13.5cm
Length of blade: 2.5cm

A beveling tool ideal for creating beveled (rounded off or sloping) edges. Unlike most other beveling or chamfering tools, this beveler is extendable to allow for different thickness of material. This beveler has a red varnished beechwood handle, a metal head and steel cutting blades. Please Note: To cut the perfect bevel, we strongly advise securing your plastic or metal plate on a table or workbench before cutting.

Japanese synthetic waterstones and slipstones for sharpening lino and woodcut tools of all types.

A medium, 1000 grit multiform synthetic waterstone from Japan. On one edge the curved radius changes from 13mm to 3mm over its length. The opposite edge is tapered at an angle of about 40° making it ideal for sharpening the inside of V tools. The overall design allows the sharpening of a wide variety of tools from flat and wide to small narrow gouges and all V tools.

The 1000 grit can be described as a medium stone and is used to sharpen to an almost perfect cutting edge. The 4000 grit or fine stone is used for the final hone and polish and will leave the tool ready for use. Before use the stones will need to be soaked in water for 10 to 15 minutes. After use the stones are best air dried and wrapped in a soft cloth for storage.

Featuring high carbon steel blades, this Flexcut Mini-Palm four piece set is perfect for minature carving. Those who enjoy carving fine detail will find this tools invaluable. Ranging in size from 1/8-inch down to 1/16-inch, the wooden handles fit comfortably in the palm. Comes in a handy wooden storage box. Includes: FR600 #3 x 1/8", FR601 #5 x 1/8", FR602 #11 x 1/16", FR603 70 deg. x 1/8".

Japanese synthetic waterstones and slipstones for sharpening lino and woodcut tools of all types.

A fine, 4000 grit multiform synthetic waterstone from Japan. On one edge the curved radius changes from 13mm to 3mm over its length. The opposite edge is tapered at an angle of about 40° making it ideal for sharpening the inside of V tools. The overall design allows the sharpening of a wide variety of tools from flat and wide to small narrow gouges and all V tools.

The 1000 grit can be described as a medium stone and is used to sharpen to an almost perfect cutting edge. The 4000 grit or fine stone is used for the final hone and polish and will leave the tool ready for use. Before use the stones will need to be soaked in water for 10 to 15 minutes. After use the stones are best air dried and wrapped in a soft cloth for storage.

Lightweight yet sturdy with wooden handles, this set of 10 wood cut knives is the perfect introduction to wood cutting. With a range of different blades, from V-Straight parting chisels to gouges, they will enable you to create a variety of effects and textures. Great for basic and detailed carvings on wood, wax and clay as well as for linoleum block carving. Presented in a wooden holder box, ideal as a neat storage solution and for traveling.This set of 10 wood cut knives.
Length from blade to base: 13.5cm
Length of blade: 2.5cm

Flexcut's super-popular Wide-Format Palm Set (FR404) allows artists to remove more material, more efficiently, without sacrificing close control. The low-resistance edge gives them the feel of a narrower tool.

Palm Tools included: FR400 #3 x 5/8" 16mm : FR401 #5 x 9/16" 14mm : FR402 #8 x 3/8" 10mm : FR403 70 degree x 3/8" 10mm.