FLEXCUT Carving Tools

I was a little hesitant about spending the money on these cutters but I am so glad I did! They fit perfectly in my hand, they are sharp and the perfect size for the type of lino cuts I make. Happy to see they are made in the US too. I will probably purchase a set in a different size very soon!

Perfect! And I found it amusing that they came with a package of bandages

I have several cheaper sets, but finally decided I would pay for a better carving set. Well worth it. They feel great in the hand, and make clear, clean marks. If you have been fighting with cheaper carving sets, buy these--it will change your experience.

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.

very sharp, easy to use on linoleum. I have other tools but these are by far easier to use.

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.

She is delighted! Very well made and comfortable to handle. They come factory sharpen.

This set is the smallest of them and it is perfect for things like feathers or fur. They are the best!!