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Whittling may require a simple toolset, but it demands precision that only quality knives can deliver. From single multi-purpose blades to sets designed for carving, detail work, and chipping, there are many options available. After spending 12 hours testing some of the best whittling knives on the market, one clearly stood above the rest: the BeaverCraft S15X Premium Wood-Carving Set.
BeaverCraft S15X Deluxe Set
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The BeaverCraft S15X whittling set includes a chip-carving knife, a detail-carving knife, and a roughing knife. Each knife features a curved grip, a black walnut handle, and a 20-degree blade bevel designed for carving soft wood. All three blades were plenty sharp right out of the box, allowing us to immediately start whittling away. We also liked that the set included a genuine leather carrying case, a polishing compound, and a leather strop.
“The BeaverCraft whittling knife set looks great in its leather pouch, and cuts just as well. I’ve only whittled with a pocket knife and was amazed by the comfort and control I had with these knives. And the blades stayed very sharp all the way through the test.”—Mark Wolfe, Product Reviews tester and writer
It can be hard to whittle well unless you have excellent control over your tools, which is where this set really shines. The blades were rigid, allowing for high precision and power when needed, and the shorter detail knife was perfect for making small or narrowly curved cuts. During testing, we stopped about once per hour to hone the blades, which worked well. At around $60, this set is high-quality and perfect for beginner or advanced whittlers who want multiple knives to complete a range of carving techniques.
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