Q: Do I need safety glasses to use this knife?

Yes, safety glasses and gloves are recommended since the blades are extremely thin and sharp.

Q: Can I use it for hardwood chip carving?

Not for heavy hardwood chip carving; the thin blades are made for fine detail work, and lateral pressure can snap them.

This carvers knife comes with 12 stainless-steel blades, and its magnetic end cap stores up to six more for quick swaps.

Hone them on a micro-abrasive film, using 15 micron grit on one side and 0.5 micron on the other, until the edge is sharp again.

Yes, it works well as a multi-purpose shop knife in addition to fine carving detail work.

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05K7301 - Carver's Knife with Blade Storage

Item 05K7301, Carver's Knife with Blade Storage

6" overall length; solid brass collet on anodized aluminum body
Oval handle with fine grooves
Designed to use standard disposable scalpel blades; blade change is quick and easy
Includes 12 razor-sharp high-carbon blades in three styles
Removable magnetic end cap; store up to six blades in handle

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Veritas Carver's Knife

6" overall length; solid brass collet on anodized aluminum body
Oval handle with fine grooves
Designed to use standard disposable scalpel blades; blade change is quick and easy
Includes 12 razor-sharp high-carbon blades in three styles
Removable magnetic end cap; store up to six blades in handle

Materials	Aluminum body; brass collet; stainless-steel blades
Dimensions	About 6" overall length
Compatibility	Accepts standard disposable scalpel blades (spear point, curved, classic styles).
Includes	Carver's knife; 12 stainless-steel blades
Color/Finish	Anodized aluminum body
Package Quantity	1 set
Country of Origin	Canada
Safety	Blades can snap under lateral pressure; use with safety glasses and gloves.
Warranty	Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee