BeaverCraftWood Chip Carving Chisel C8 1.5" Sloyd Whittling Gouge for Detail - Wood Carving Tools for Beginners and Kids

Brilliant. Still doing what I need it to do. I use it everyday.

Great knife at a really decent price, holds its sharpness well

What I Liked1. Sharp straight out of the boxOne of the first pleasant surprises — this little gouge came properly sharp and ready to use. No fiddling about with sharpening stones or stropping (which I barely know how to do yet). Just opened it up and got carving.2. Feels solid and comfortableThe handle’s a nice size for someone like me with average hands. It’s smooth, feels solid, and I didn’t get any hand cramp after a good hour of messing about with softwood blocks.3. Ideal for beginner projectsI’ve been using it for little bowls, spoons, and simple relief carvings, and it’s perfect for those detail cuts and shallow scoops. Great control for someone like me who’s still learning how much pressure to use.4. Safe enough for careful kids tooI actually let my 13-year-old son have a go (with me supervising, of course), and it felt safe enough for him to try some basic shapes without worrying it would bite too deep.5. Great valueFor the price, you’re getting a tool that doesn’t feel cheap or flimsy. It’s a good, honest bit of kit — solid steel blade, tidy finish, and a proper working edge.A Few Things to Keep in Mind1. Might need a touch-up laterAfter a few weeks of use, it’ll probably need a bit of sharpening. It holds its edge well for the price, but like any carving tool, it’ll dull eventually. I’ll be learning how to strop soon enough.2. Best for softer woodsIt handles basswood and pine beautifully, but struggled a little when I tried it on a tougher bit of oak. Nothing major — just something to keep in mind if you’re new like me and want easy, frustration-free carving.

Perfect for carving, always wear safety gloves that is a must

Warning don’t leave these items without a cork on , they rust, I must add this is the first problem with any beaver craft product , and they swiftly replaced the item and were vey good about it , thankyou seller

Perfect for fine detail and a quality item

Does exactly what it says it does and would recommend to others as was very easy to use and comfortable

A good starter knife. This is my 3rd beavercraft blade and the little piece of heat shrink tubing they place over the tip is never held in place. Be careful when opening box