Wood Carving Knives

Wood carving knives are the foundation of any carving practice. A whittling knife or a knife for wood carving is the primary tool that shapes, refines, and defines the final result. Choosing the right blade determines control, precision, and the quality of detail. BeaverCraft produces wood carving knives designed for beginners and experienced woodworkers who require consistent sharpness, ergonomic grip, and durable steel.

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  • Small Sloyd Whittling Knife - C1blade of knife C1
    Small Sloyd Whittling Knife - C1
    Small Sloyd Whittling Knife - C1

    Small Sloyd Whittling Knife - C1

    Our tools are sharpened to a 20° bevel angle, making them ideal for carving soft wood. We do not recommend using them on hard wood, as the fine edge may dull more quickly with tougher materials. Meet the C1 Small Sloyd Whittling Knife, a...
    $14.99
    $14.99
  • Small Whittling Knife – C1MSmall Whittling Knife – C1M
    Small Whittling Knife – C1M
    Small Whittling Knife – C1M

    Small Whittling Knife – C1M

    Our tools are sharpened to a 20° bevel angle, making them ideal for carving soft wood. We do not recommend using them on hard wood, as the fine edge may dull more quickly with tougher materials. Meet the C1m Small Whittling Knife by BeaverCraft...
    $14.00
    $14.00
  • Whittling Knife for Kids and Beginners – C1 KidWhittling Knife for Kids and Beginners – C1 Kid
    Whittling Knife for Kids and Beginners – C1 Kid
    Whittling Knife for Kids and Beginners – C1 Kid

    Whittling Knife for Kids and Beginners – C1 Kid

    Our tools are sharpened to a 20° bevel angle, making them ideal for carving soft wood. We do not recommend using them on hard wood, as the fine edge may dull more quickly with tougher materials. Children need to learn new skills. It's much...
    $17.00
    $17.50
    $17.00
  • Small knife with a wooden handle on a white backgroundC2 Wood Carving Bench Knife with detailed specifications on a white background
    Small knife with a wooden handle on a white background
    Wood Carving Bench Knife - C2

    Wood Carving Bench Knife - C2

    Our tools are sharpened to a 20° bevel angle, making them ideal for carving soft wood. We do not recommend using them on hard wood, as the fine edge may dull more quickly with tougher materials. Experience the full benefit of the C2 Wood...
    $14.00
    $14.00
  • Small Sloyd Carving Knife - C3Small Sloyd Carving Knife - C3
    Small Sloyd Carving Knife - C3
    Small Sloyd Carving Knife - C3

    Small Sloyd Carving Knife - C3

    Our tools are sharpened to a 20° bevel angle, making them ideal for carving soft wood. We do not recommend using them on hard wood, as the fine edge may dull more quickly with tougher materials. Meet the C3 Small Sloyd Knife, your trusted...
    $14.00
    $14.00
  • Whittling Sloyd Knife - C4Whittling Sloyd Knife - C4
    Whittling Sloyd Knife - C4
    Whittling Sloyd Knife - C4

    Whittling Sloyd Knife - C4

    Our tools are sharpened to a 20° bevel angle, making them ideal for carving soft wood. We do not recommend using them on hard wood, as the fine edge may dull more quickly with tougher materials. This knife is designed for wood cutting and...
    $14.00
    $14.99
    $14.00
  • Whittling Knife with Leather SheathWhittling Knife with Leather Sheath
    Whittling Knife with Leather Sheath
    Whittling Knife with Leather Sheath – C4S

    Whittling Knife with Leather Sheath – C4S

    Our tools are sharpened to a 20° bevel angle, making them ideal for carving soft wood. We do not recommend using them on hard wood, as the fine edge may dull more quickly with tougher materials. What could be more satisfying for a woodworker...
    $22.00
    $22.00
  • Sloyd Whittling Knife - C4MSloyd Whittling Knife - C4M
    Sloyd Whittling Knife - C4M
    Sloyd Whittling Knife - C4M

    Sloyd Whittling Knife - C4M

    Our tools are sharpened to a 20° bevel angle, making them ideal for carving soft wood. We do not recommend using them on hard wood, as the fine edge may dull more quickly with tougher materials. The C4M Sloyd Whittling Knife is a versatile...
    $14.00
    $19.99
    $14.00
  • Wood Carving Bench Knife - C5Wood Carving Bench Knife - C5
    Wood Carving Bench Knife - C5
    Wood Carving Bench Knife - C5

    Wood Carving Bench Knife - C5

    Our tools are sharpened to a 20° bevel angle, making them ideal for carving soft wood. We do not recommend using them on hard wood, as the fine edge may dull more quickly with tougher materials. For those seeking a reliable wood carving tool,...
    $14.00
    $14.00
  • Chip Carving Knife - C6C6 – Chip Carving Knife
    Chip Carving Knife - C6
    Chip Carving Knife - C6

    Chip Carving Knife - C6

    Our tools are sharpened to a 20° bevel angle, making them ideal for carving soft wood. We do not recommend using them on hard wood, as the fine edge may dull more quickly with tougher materials. Discover a practical and efficient tool for fine...
    $14.00
    $19.99
    $14.00
  • Small Detail Wood Carving KnifeSmall Detail Wood Carving Knife
    Small Detail Wood Carving Knife
    Small Detail Wood Carving Knife - C7

    Small Detail Wood Carving Knife - C7

    Our tools are sharpened to a 20° bevel angle, making them ideal for carving soft wood. We do not recommend using them on hard wood, as the fine edge may dull more quickly with tougher materials. Elevate your crafting experience with this exceptional C7...
    $10.99
    $10.99
  • Small Cutting Detail Knife - C8Small Cutting Detail Knife - C8
    Small Cutting Detail Knife - C8
    Small Cutting Detail Knife - C8

    Small Cutting Detail Knife - C8

    Our tools are sharpened to a 20° bevel angle, making them ideal for carving soft wood. We do not recommend using them on hard wood, as the fine edge may dull more quickly with tougher materials. Designed specifically for carving details, delicate fine work,...
    $17.99
    $19.55
    $17.99
  • Chip Carving Knife - C10cutting edge of C10 knife
    Chip Carving Knife - C10
    Chip Carving Knife - C10

    Chip Carving Knife - C10

    Our tools are sharpened to a 20° bevel angle, making them ideal for carving soft wood. We do not recommend using them on hard wood, as the fine edge may dull more quickly with tougher materials. The C10 Chip Carving Knife stands out as...
    $14.00
    $14.00
  • Small Chip Carving Knife - C10SSmall Geometric Knife C10S
    Small Chip Carving Knife - C10S
    Small Chip Carving Knife - C10S

    Small Chip Carving Knife - C10S

    Our tools are sharpened to a 20° bevel angle, making them ideal for carving soft wood. We do not recommend using them on hard wood, as the fine edge may dull more quickly with tougher materials. Meet the C10S Small Chip Carving Knife, a...
    $14.00
    $14.00
  • Small Chip Carving Knife - C11SSmall Chip Carving Knife - C11S
    Small Chip Carving Knife - C11S
    Small Chip Carving Knife - C11S

    Small Chip Carving Knife - C11S

    Our tools are sharpened to a 20° bevel angle, making them ideal for carving soft wood. We do not recommend using them on hard wood, as the fine edge may dull more quickly with tougher materials. The C11S knife is used for chip carving....
    $14.00
    $14.00

Wood Carving Knives by BeaverCraft

  • Hand-sharpened blades made from high-carbon steel, ready to carve out of the box
  • Ergonomic ash and oak handles designed for hours of comfortable use
  • Trusted by 1M+ carvers worldwide — from first whittlers to professional woodworkers
  • Every knife tested by professional carvers before it leaves our workshop in Kyiv

Free Shipping

Free worldwide delivery on orders over $49

10-Year Warranty

Covers manufacturing defects on every blade

Professionally Tested

Each knife hand-checked by carving experts

160+ Dealers

Available through trusted retailers in 49 countries
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Choose your knife by carving style

Whittling Knives by BeaverCraft

Whittling Knives

24 products
 Chip Carving Knives by BeaverCraft

Chip Carving

18 products

Relief Carving

12 products
 Spoon Carving Knives by BeaverCraft

Spoon Carving

16 products

Choosing Your First
or Next Carving Knife

If you're just starting out, a general-purpose sloyd knife is the most versatile first choice. It handles whittling, basic shaping, and detail work in one blade. Look for a blade length between 2.5" and 3.5" — that range gives you control without limiting the size of projects you can tackle.

For experienced carvers adding to their collection, consider what your current set is missing. A hook knife opens up spoon and bowl carving. A detail knife with a shorter blade gives you precision for faces and lettering. A draw knife lets you debark and rough-shape larger blanks quickly.

Every BeaverCraft knife ships sharpened and ready to use. If you're not sure which to pick, our starter sets pair the most popular knives together at a better price than buying separately
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Choose by knife type

Sloyd Knives by BeaverCraft

Sloyd Knives

The all-rounder. Perfect for whittling and general shaping work.

Browse sloyd knives
Draw Knives by BeaverCraft

Draw Knives

Two-handled blades for debarking and rapid shaping of larger pieces.

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Wood Carving Blades by BeaverCraft

Blades Only

Replacement blades for when you want to make your own handle.

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Bushcraft Knives by BeaverCraft

Bushcraft Knives

Built for outdoor use — heavier blades with full-tang construction.

Browse bushcraft

1,000,000+

Happy Carvers

Trusted by beginners and professionals across 49 countries since 2014

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What carvers say

Rated 4.7 out of 5

Based on 2,400+ reviews
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I've been carving for 20 years and these are the sharpest knives I've ever received out of the box. The handle fits my hand perfectly. Already ordered two more for my workshop.

MR
Mark R.
Google Review
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Bought the whittling knife for my first project. The beginner guide that came with it was super helpful. I carved a little gnome on my first try and it actually looks good!

SL
Sarah L.
Facebook Review
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Great value for money. The steel holds an edge well, much better than I expected at this price point. The leather strop that came with the set is a nice bonus too.

TK
Thomas K.
Google Review

Kits & Sets

One knife isn't enough?

Our curated kits combine the essential knives for each carving discipline — paired, tested, and packaged at a better price than buying individually.

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Learn

From our workshop

Beginner Guide

How To Use Wood Carving Knives?

5 min read
Knives BeaverCraft
knife recommendation

How to pick a good wood carving knife?

7 min read
maintenance

How to Sharpen Wood Carving Knives

6 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions. Contact us if you need more help.

What steel are BeaverCraft knives made from?

Our knives are made from high-carbon steel (primarily CS8 and equivalent grades) that offers excellent edge retention and is easy to sharpen. The blades are hardened to 57–59 HRC — firm enough to hold an edge through long carving sessions, but not so hard that sharpening becomes difficult.

Do your knives come sharpened?

Yes. Every BeaverCraft knife is hand-sharpened and honed before shipping. You can start carving the moment you open the box. We also include a guide on maintaining your edge with a leather strop.

Which knife should I start with as a beginner?

We recommend starting with a sloyd knife (like our C4 model) — it's the most versatile single knife for whittling and general carving. If you want a ready-to-go starter pack, our S01 Whittling Kit pairs the most popular knives together with a leather strop.

What's covered under the 10-year warranty?

Our warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship — things like blade separation, handle cracking under normal use, or edge deformation not caused by misuse. Normal wear and damage from improper use (prying, batoning, dishwasher) are not covered.