Flexcut Upsweep Knife

The Flexcut Upsweep Knife features a 1 1/4" long blade that is straight.  This carving knife is used for incising and carving details.  The blade comes to a rounded durable point which is great for duck and decoy carvings, and feathering techniques. We all want more from a knife and this knife also delivers on the stock removal side of things. Remove carving wood fast with the dependable curved blade on this Flexcut Cutting knife. Flexcut Upsweep Knife Specifications: High Carbon Steel blade. Ash handle with a nice smooth finish. Sharpened to a highly polished razor's edge. 1 1/4" Blade. Made in the USA. Fixed handle blade. Rockwell Hardness of 59-61. The Flexcut Upsweep Knife is a must have beginner carving knife and works great for the advanced carver as well.  This American made cutting carving knife will be one that you fall back on and use for years. All Flexcut knives come with a pre-sharpened edge and are highly polished. Keeping the blade sharpAre you tired of using carving tools that lose their edge far too quickly? Look no further than the Flexcut Carving Tool, which is pre-sharpened to a highly polished razor's edge straight from the factory.A sharp edge not only makes carving easier and more efficient, but it also means your tool will last longer without the need for constant resharpening. However, to keep your tool in top condition, routine maintenance is essential.There are so many sharpening tools available that show you how to sharpen a variety of knives and gouges. From informative books, strops, and  stones, to oils, pastes and sharpening systems.The recommended tools for this job is a strop and sharpening compound. And if you're wondering what angle to sharpen your carving gouge, the answer is 15° - the same angle it's pre-sharpened at.With a sharp, well-maintained tool, your carving projects are sure to be a success.