Aisuki Flat Carving Knife

$69.00
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Traditionally used for woodblock print carving, the flat-bottomed curved cutting edge of this style of knife also translates wonderfully well to faceting 3d objects and cutting in detail along creases and depressions. We know of no similar profile in Western carving traditions.

This  flat backed knife is made with a laminated HSS edge backed by softer steel. This gives it great edge retention and enables it to be forged in very small cross-sections. We are not aware of any other manufacturer laminating these materials in carving tools, and continue to love working with these great edges.

It is perfect for adding detail on woodblock prints and 3D objects. As the smaller sizes are so fine, they need to be used with care and attention to avoid bending, fatiguing or even breaking the tool. Cut only along the axis of the tool, with forward (not downward) pressure. The same advice holds true for any carving tool under 3mm.

For the 1mm, 3mm and 6mm versions of these tools, the gouge's handle can have it's brass ferrule removed to pivot open, revealing the shaft of the cutter. This can be used to adjust the length of the tool that protrudes from the handle, or reveal more in the case of wear or breakage. In both instances a few extra tools are required to make these modifications.

Please note that the 12mm aisuki now ships with a rounded handle without a ferrule. While the top photo of this listing is yet to be updated, the individual photos of the tool are correct and show the new handle.

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Aisuki Flat Carving Knife - Flat Carving Tools - Japanese Tools Australia
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Aisuki Flat Carving Knife

$69.00

Traditionally used for woodblock print carving, the flat-bottomed curved cutting edge of this style of knife also translates wonderfully well to faceting 3d objects and cutting in detail along creases and depressions. We know of no similar profile in Western carving traditions.

This  flat backed knife is made with a laminated HSS edge backed by softer steel. This gives it great edge retention and enables it to be forged in very small cross-sections. We are not aware of any other manufacturer laminating these materials in carving tools, and continue to love working with these great edges.

It is perfect for adding detail on woodblock prints and 3D objects. As the smaller sizes are so fine, they need to be used with care and attention to avoid bending, fatiguing or even breaking the tool. Cut only along the axis of the tool, with forward (not downward) pressure. The same advice holds true for any carving tool under 3mm.

For the 1mm, 3mm and 6mm versions of these tools, the gouge's handle can have it's brass ferrule removed to pivot open, revealing the shaft of the cutter. This can be used to adjust the length of the tool that protrudes from the handle, or reveal more in the case of wear or breakage. In both instances a few extra tools are required to make these modifications.

Please note that the 12mm aisuki now ships with a rounded handle without a ferrule. While the top photo of this listing is yet to be updated, the individual photos of the tool are correct and show the new handle.

Size

  • 1mm
  • 3mm
  • 6mm
  • 12mm
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