Wood Carving
Wood carving tools connect your hand to the timber, allowing for everything from simple shaping to intricate relief work. Our collection includes traditional hand tools for tactile control and modern power carving units for efficient material removal. Find the right equipment for any project scale, from initial roughing out to fine detailing.
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Pfeil Long Bent Chisel - 4mm - #7L
SKU: PF-7L-4SKU:PF-7L-4Product Code:PF-7L-4Inc GSTRegular price $55.80Regular priceUnit price / per$62.00Sale price $55.80Inc GSTRegular price $55.80Regular priceUnit price / per$62.00Sale price $55.80Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Long Bent Chisel - 6mm - #7L
SKU: PF-7L-6SKU:PF-7L-6Product Code:PF-7L-6Inc GSTRegular price $55.80Regular priceUnit price / per$62.00Sale price $55.80Inc GSTRegular price $55.80Regular priceUnit price / per$62.00Sale price $55.80Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Flexcut FP01 1-3/8" Detail Knife
SKU: FLX-FP-01SKU:FLX-FP-01Product Code:FLX-FP-01Inc GSTRegular price $55.80Regular priceUnit price / per$62.00Sale price $55.80Inc GSTRegular price $55.80Regular priceUnit price / per$62.00Sale price $55.80Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Maruyoshi Rocket Rasp - Half-round Extra-Fine with Handle
SKU: JCF-150FCHSKU:JCF-150FCHProduct Code:JCF-150FCHInc GSTRegular price $56.60Regular priceUnit price / per$62.90Sale price $56.60Inc GSTRegular price $56.60Regular priceUnit price / per$62.90Sale price $56.60Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Fishtail Flat - 14mm - #1F
SKU: PF-1F-14SKU:PF-1F-14Product Code:PF-1F-14Inc GSTRegular price $58.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $58.00Inc GSTRegular price $58.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $58.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Straight Gouge - 14mm - #2
SKU: PF-2-14SKU:PF-2-14Product Code:PF-2-14Inc GSTRegular price $58.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $58.00Inc GSTRegular price $58.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $58.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Spoon Bent Chisel - 10mm - #7A
SKU: PF-7A-10SKU:PF-7A-10Product Code:PF-7A-10Inc GSTRegular price $58.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $58.00Inc GSTRegular price $58.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $58.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Kutzall Original - 8" Flat Hand Rasp Fine
SKU: KUTZ-FT8170SKU:KUTZ-FT8170Product Code:KUTZ-FT8170Inc GSTRegular price $58.50Regular priceUnit price / per$65.00Sale price $58.50Inc GSTRegular price $58.50Regular priceUnit price / per$65.00Sale price $58.50Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Kutzall Original - 8" Flat Hand Rasp Coarse
SKU: KUTZ-FT8330SKU:KUTZ-FT8330Product Code:KUTZ-FT8330Inc GSTRegular price $58.50Regular priceUnit price / per$65.00Sale price $58.50Inc GSTRegular price $58.50Regular priceUnit price / per$65.00Sale price $58.50Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil V 45° Straight Gouge - 6mm - #15
SKU: PF-15-6SKU:PF-15-6Product Code:PF-15-6Inc GSTRegular price $58.50Regular priceUnit price / per$65.00Sale price $58.50Inc GSTRegular price $58.50Regular priceUnit price / per$65.00Sale price $58.50Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Medium Chisel - 18mm - #5
SKU: PF-5-18SKU:PF-5-18Product Code:PF-5-18Inc GSTRegular price $58.50Regular priceUnit price / per$65.00Sale price $58.50Inc GSTRegular price $58.50Regular priceUnit price / per$65.00Sale price $58.50Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil V 55° Straight Gouge - 6mm - #14
SKU: PF-14-6SKU:PF-14-6Product Code:PF-14-6Inc GSTRegular price $59.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $59.00Inc GSTRegular price $59.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $59.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Flexcut FP04 1" Chip Carving Knife
SKU: FLX-FP-04SKU:FLX-FP-04Product Code:FLX-FP-04Inc GSTRegular price $59.40Regular priceUnit price / per$66.00Sale price $59.40Inc GSTRegular price $59.40Regular priceUnit price / per$66.00Sale price $59.40Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil V 60° Gouge Straight - 2mm - #12
SKU: PF-12-2SKU:PF-12-2Product Code:PF-12-2Inc GSTRegular price $62.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $62.00Inc GSTRegular price $62.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $62.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Long Bent Chisel - 16mm - #5L
SKU: PF-5L-16SKU:PF-5L-16Product Code:PF-5L-16Inc GSTRegular price $62.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $62.00Inc GSTRegular price $62.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $62.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil V 35° Straight Gouge - 1mm - #16
SKU: PF-16-1SKU:PF-16-1Product Code:PF-16-1Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil V 35° Straight Gouge - 3mm - #16
SKU: PF-16-3SKU:PF-16-3Product Code:PF-16-3Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Double Bevel Straight Skew - 18mm - #1S
SKU: PF-1S-18SKU:PF-1S-18Product Code:PF-1S-18Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Straight Gouge - 20mm - #2
SKU: PF-2-20SKU:PF-2-20Product Code:PF-2-20Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Straight Shallow Chisel - 20mm - #3
SKU: PF-3-20SKU:PF-3-20Product Code:PF-3-20Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Medium Chisel - 20mm - #5
SKU: PF-5-20SKU:PF-5-20Product Code:PF-5-20Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Straight Gouge Chisel - 18mm - #7
SKU: PF-7-18SKU:PF-7-18Product Code:PF-7-18Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Straight Chisel - 16mm - #8
SKU: PF-8-16SKU:PF-8-16Product Code:PF-8-16Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Straight Chisel - 18mm - #8
SKU: PF-8-18SKU:PF-8-18Product Code:PF-8-18Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Long Bent Chisel - 10mm - #8L
SKU: PF-8L-10SKU:PF-8L-10Product Code:PF-8L-10Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Long Bent Chisel - 13mm - #8L
SKU: PF-8L-13SKU:PF-8L-13Product Code:PF-8L-13Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Straight Chisel - 15mm - #9
SKU: PF-9-15SKU:PF-9-15Product Code:PF-9-15Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Straight Chisel - 18mm - #9
SKU: PF-9-18SKU:PF-9-18Product Code:PF-9-18Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Stryi 35mm Double Bevel Spoon Carving Knife
SKU: STR-SCK-35DBLSKU:STR-SCK-35DBLProduct Code:STR-SCK-35DBLInc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Inc GSTRegular price $62.10Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $62.10Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Maruyoshi Rocket Rasp - Flat Extra-Fine with Handle 150mm
SKU: JFF-150FCHSKU:JFF-150FCHProduct Code:JFF-150FCHInc GSTRegular price $62.90Regular priceUnit price / per$69.90Sale price $62.90Inc GSTRegular price $62.90Regular priceUnit price / per$69.90Sale price $62.90Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
En Mina 3 Pocket Suede Japanese Saw Wrap
SKU: EN-JSC-SUEDESKU:EN-JSC-SUEDEProduct Code:EN-JSC-SUEDEInc GSTRegular price $63.00Regular priceUnit price / per$70.00Sale price $63.00Inc GSTRegular price $63.00Regular priceUnit price / per$70.00Sale price $63.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil V 60° Gouge Straight - 10mm - #12
SKU: PF-12-10SKU:PF-12-10Product Code:PF-12-10Inc GSTRegular price $63.00Regular priceUnit price / per$70.00Sale price $63.00Inc GSTRegular price $63.00Regular priceUnit price / per$70.00Sale price $63.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil V 60° Gouge Straight - 8mm - #12
SKU: PF-12-8SKU:PF-12-8Product Code:PF-12-8Inc GSTRegular price $63.00Regular priceUnit price / per$70.00Sale price $63.00Inc GSTRegular price $63.00Regular priceUnit price / per$70.00Sale price $63.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Straight Double Bevel Chisel - 30mm - #1
SKU: PF-1-30SKU:PF-1-30Product Code:PF-1-30Inc GSTRegular price $63.00Regular priceUnit price / per$90.00Sale price $63.00Inc GSTRegular price $63.00Regular priceUnit price / per$90.00Sale price $63.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Fish Tail Chisel - 16mm - #7F
SKU: PF-7F-16SKU:PF-7F-16Product Code:PF-7F-16Inc GSTRegular price $63.00Regular priceUnit price / per$70.00Sale price $63.00Inc GSTRegular price $63.00Regular priceUnit price / per$70.00Sale price $63.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Spoon Bent Chisel - 25mm - #7A
SKU: PF-7A-25SKU:PF-7A-25Product Code:PF-7A-25Inc GSTRegular price $63.90Regular priceUnit price / per$71.00Sale price $63.90Inc GSTRegular price $63.90Regular priceUnit price / per$71.00Sale price $63.90Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Straight Chisel - 25mm - #8
SKU: PF-8-25SKU:PF-8-25Product Code:PF-8-25Inc GSTRegular price $63.90Regular priceUnit price / per$71.00Sale price $63.90Inc GSTRegular price $63.90Regular priceUnit price / per$71.00Sale price $63.90Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Flexcut FP02 1-5/8" Carving Knife
SKU: FLX-FP-02SKU:FLX-FP-02Product Code:FLX-FP-02Inc GSTRegular price $64.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $64.00Inc GSTRegular price $64.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $64.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Flexcut FP03 2" Roughing Knife
SKU: FLX-FP-03SKU:FLX-FP-03Product Code:FLX-FP-03Inc GSTRegular price $64.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $64.00Inc GSTRegular price $64.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $64.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Straight Gouge Chisel - 16mm - #7
SKU: PF-7-16SKU:PF-7-16Product Code:PF-7-16Inc GSTRegular price $65.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $65.00Inc GSTRegular price $65.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $65.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Reverse Bent Gouge Chisel - 30mm - #20
SKU: PF-20-30SKU:PF-20-30Product Code:PF-20-30Inc GSTRegular price $66.22Regular priceUnit price / per$77.90Sale price $66.22Inc GSTRegular price $66.22Regular priceUnit price / per$77.90Sale price $66.22Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Straight U Gouge Chisel - 15mm - #11
SKU: PF-11-15SKU:PF-11-15Product Code:PF-11-15Inc GSTRegular price $67.50Regular priceUnit price / per$75.00Sale price $67.50Inc GSTRegular price $67.50Regular priceUnit price / per$75.00Sale price $67.50Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil V 35° Straight Gouge - 6mm - #16
SKU: PF-16-6SKU:PF-16-6Product Code:PF-16-6Inc GSTRegular price $67.50Regular priceUnit price / per$75.00Sale price $67.50Inc GSTRegular price $67.50Regular priceUnit price / per$75.00Sale price $67.50Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Straight Shallow Chisel - 25mm - #3
SKU: PF-3-25SKU:PF-3-25Product Code:PF-3-25Inc GSTRegular price $67.50Regular priceUnit price / per$75.00Sale price $67.50Inc GSTRegular price $67.50Regular priceUnit price / per$75.00Sale price $67.50Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Fish Tail Chisel - 20mm - #3F
SKU: PF-3F-20SKU:PF-3F-20Product Code:PF-3F-20Inc GSTRegular price $67.50Regular priceUnit price / per$75.00Sale price $67.50Inc GSTRegular price $67.50Regular priceUnit price / per$75.00Sale price $67.50Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Medium Chisel - 25mm - #5
SKU: PF-5-25SKU:PF-5-25Product Code:PF-5-25Inc GSTRegular price $67.50Regular priceUnit price / per$75.00Sale price $67.50Inc GSTRegular price $67.50Regular priceUnit price / per$75.00Sale price $67.50Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Fish Chisel - 16mm - #5F
SKU: PF-5F-16SKU:PF-5F-16Product Code:PF-5F-16Inc GSTRegular price $67.50Regular priceUnit price / per$75.00Sale price $67.50Inc GSTRegular price $67.50Regular priceUnit price / per$75.00Sale price $67.50Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pfeil Long Bent Chisel - 20mm - #5L
SKU: PF-5L-20SKU:PF-5L-20Product Code:PF-5L-20Inc GSTRegular price $67.50Regular priceUnit price / per$75.00Sale price $67.50Inc GSTRegular price $67.50Regular priceUnit price / per$75.00Sale price $67.50Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist
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Selecting the Right Carving Tools
The quality of the steel determines edge retention and the finish of the cut. Precision tools slice cleanly through the grain, reducing the need for sanding later. To fill specific gaps in a toolkit, individual carving chisels allow for targeted upgrades. For those establishing a new setup, carving chisel sets provide the essential profiles needed to handle common joinery and shaping tasks.
Tools for Dense Timber and Detailing
Working with dense species like jarrah or gum requires tools with high Rockwell hardness. Hardwood-specific tools withstand resistance and maintain sharpness longer. For fine shaping and smoothing tool marks, rasps, files & rifflers offer excellent surface control. Carving knives provide the necessary grip and leverage for chip cuts or whittling figures. For intricate detailing in tight spaces, micro carving tools are essential.
Equipment for Sculpting and Heavy Removal
Sculpting larger forms requires tools capable of aggressive stock removal. Axes & adzes rapidly clear waste material to establish the primary shape. For hollowing operations like chair seats or bowls, scorps & drawknives utilise body weight for efficient cutting. Palm carving tools are suited for delicate cuts, while carving punches add texture and depth to relief backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What carving tools does a beginner need?
A basic set including a few gouges and a V-tool is a strong starting point. A reliable carving knife is also essential. Focus on learning to sharpen these effectively before expanding the collection.
Which tools work best for carving hardwood?
Tools made from high-speed steel (HSS) or premium carbon steel with high Rockwell hardness are best. These materials resist dulling when working with abrasive Australian timbers.
What is the difference between carving and sculpting tools?
Carving tools, like chisels and knives, are generally used for precise detail work and relief patterns. Sculpting tools, such as adzes and drawknives, are typically larger and designed for shaping 3D forms and removing bulk material.
How should carving tools be stored?
Keep edges protected and moisture-free. Storing tools in purpose-built chisel & knife rolls & sheaths prevents them from knocking against each other and damaging the cutting edge.
What tools are used for detailed carving?
Micro tools and palm tools are best for intricate work as they offer easier handling. Specific carving accessories can also assist by holding the workpiece steady, allowing for greater precision.