Flat Chisels

Flat chisels are basic wood carving tools with a straight, flat cutting edge. Their blade is rectangular and lies flat against the wood. This shape is used for making straight cuts and shaping flat surfaces in the wood. In other words, a flat chisel is the primary tool for carving flat planes or notches.

For beginners, flat chisels are essential. They help carve out blocky shapes and smooth surfaces. A flat chisel can trim wood ends, cut straight lines, or shave down areas to be level. New carvers can easily learn how to hold a flat chisel and use gentle pushes or light mallet taps to remove wood, which builds confidence with simple straight cuts.

BeaverCraft sells flat chisels in various widths (like 6 mm, 10 mm, 20 mm, and 30 mm) to meet different needs. According to BeaverCraft, these chisels are used for finishing surfaces, chamfering edges, leveling ends, and even cutting curved surfaces carefully. They emphasize the quality of their chisels – strong wood handles and hand-sharpened steel blades – so beginners can use them right out of the box.