Hey guys, Anders here from ThisAlpha, I am back again with another valuable review for The 5 Best & Sharpest Wood Carving and Whittling Knives as of 2019!

After having tried tons of different wood carving knives in my hobby of wood carving, I have some opinions on what knives are the winners and which ones are the losers.

So, what is the absolute best and top quality wood carving knife you can get your hands on in 2019? The best quality wood carving and whittling knife is the Chip Wood Carving Knife BC C2 by BeaverCraft (#1)! This wood carving knife is made of the finest material that makes it a whittling knife, that can last you for a very long time. it’s a bang for the buck and it’s just the most comfortable one to use and has the best blade, compared to the other wood carving knives reviewed in this article.

If you’re interested in learning more about the other reviews, read on and let’s dive into the meat of the article!

Note: We will be reviewing a lot of the same brands in this article and guide, but know that this is only because I want to provide you with the highest quality wood carving knives out there, and the best tools that is to find out there! If you’re serious about wood carving, I just don’t want to see you in the local hobby store buying a wood carving knife for $5 and expecting to carve some really beautiful stuff, because that’s not how it works. You have to invest some money in a good quality tool, and fortunately, some of the tools listed in this article, aren’t too expensive either, some range at almost $10 – and that is REALLY super high quality wood carving knives!

1. Wood Carving Knife BC C2 by BeaverCraft

As stated in the introduction, I really like this wood carving knife!

The overall experience of using this wood carving knife, was just on point – Which is why it enters the 1st place of the best wood carving knives as of 2019!

The BC C2 wood carving knife from BeaverCraft, is for sure one of the best wood carving knives I have tried, and it hits the 1st place in terms of price and quality, for sure! BeaverCraft is a fairly new company, they hit the market in 2014, but they for sure know how to make good wood carving knives.

The ergonomic handle is made of hardwood oak and is processed with natural linseed oil, which gives it a super nice feel. Not only that, but a nice and important touch to the wood carving knife is that the handle is designed, to allow you to use the knife for longer periods of time without getting any problems with hand fatigue etc. It’s just a really comfortable to use and super-duper high quality wood carving knife, that definitely makes your wood carving 100 times more fun.

I can highly recommend you to go with this knife, especially if you’re a beginner at wood carving. It’s a great introduction to wood carving, as you’ll see the power of a real wood carving knife, how it melts wood like butter, at a price of very few dollars, and it’s just ready to use as you unbox it. No need for sharpening it as you unbox it.

Why should you choose this whittling knife?

A great wood carving knife for beginners (as well as experienced/veterans)

Affordable (Very cheap)

Razor-sharp high carbon steel blade

Melts your wood like butter

Very comfortable to use for longer periods of time

Comes sharp right out of the box (Ready to use)

BeaverCraft provides you with a 100% 30-day money back guarantee

Made in The USA

2. Wood Carving Knife 122 by Morakniv

On the 2nd place, we got this super awesome wood carving knife 122 made by the old Swedish company “Morakniv” which has existed since 1891!

I was really unsure whether I should put this knife on the 1st place, but compared to the prices and quality, the Chip Wood Carving Knife BC C2 by BeaverCraft is just better on the price compared to this one from Morakniv, I would say that the quality of the two blades is pretty much the same.

But, please note that a few people have reported rusty spots on this knife, but according to reviews and descriptions and in-depth research, it seems like the rust problem is something that Morakniv has taken care of by now, so it shouldn’t be worrying you too much. In case you receive a somehow damaged knife, you should know that they got a lifetime warranty backing you up, so don’t worry!

When you unbox this razor sharp knife from Morakniv, you will be absolutely astonished by the beautiful craft of this knife, it’s just so evident that the product is really made with love and is for sure crafted to be a knife you can have for a long time.

The handle is made out of oiled birch wood, which makes it super nice to use for longer periods of wood carving.

The knife comes with a plastic cover as well, which is for sure a plus, although a leather one would have been more cool!

Made for beginners as well as veteran wood carvers.

Why should you choose this whittling knife?

A high quality wood carving knife for beginners and advanced wood carvers

Comes with a plastic sheat

Lifetime warranty from Morakniv

Melts your wood like butter

Comes sharp right out of the box (Ready to use)

3. Wood Carving Knife KN12 by Flexcut

This wonderful wood carving knife KN12 by Flexcut, is one of the best wood carving knives and for sure one of the most popular ones on the market right now! It’s especially popular between those who sit for the real long hours and wood carve!

The ergonomic ash hardwood handle, gives it a wonderful grip, that makes you want to sit and wood carve for many, many hours. It gives you an almost meditative experience to use this wood carving knife from Flexcut, as the handle is just so ergonomic, which gives you this wonderful grip, that just makes you comfortable when doing your craft, which will then lead you to sit there and wood carve for hours without end.

The blade cuts through whatever wood you put in front of it, and almost melts the wood like it was butter. The blade is a razor-sharp hard carbon steel blade, which is ready to use when you receive it, no need to sharpen it! The blade is so fine and delicate, that I suggest you buy a really good quality leather cover for it, as you don’t want to mess up this good quality wood carving knife! Maybe even also get a pair of cutting protection gloves, because this blade is REALLY sharp, and you don’t want to lose a finger, right?

If your interest is to wood carve on the go, maybe if you’re out hunting and want to carve som wood or maybe you’re out fishing or whatever, then you should definitely take a look at Flexcut’s Jack series, which is perfectly made for the “to-go” wood carvers out there + it also comes with a very nice leather cover. – (Learn more here)

A lot of people online, have claimed that this wood carving knife is so good, that they actually purchased several of them – This should tell you something about the seriously good quality Flexcut delivers on this Wood Carving Knife KN12.

The blade got the absolute perfect size for dealing with smaller details as well as larger refinements.

Over all, this is just the go to knife for beginners as well as veteran wood carvers, you’ll feel like you can carve a house out of a few trees with this knife.

Why should you choose this whittling knife?

A great wood carving knife for wood carvers who are on the go (Great for fishing, hunting, survival trips)

Very comfortable to use

Razor-sharp high carbon steel blade

Melts your wood like butter

Very comfortable to use for longer periods of time

Comes sharp and polished right out of the box (Ready to use)

Easy to use

Great for detailed work

Made in The USA

4. Wood Carving Sloyd Knife by BeaverCraft

On the 4th place we got the Wood Carving Sloyd Knife by BeaverCraft, which is in my opinion their 2nd best wood carving knife. I really like that they include a sheath kit with the knife, that’s just always a nice bonus to get in your purchase if you ask me.

The thin pointed tip of this sloyd knife, is made to be used for very delicate wood cutting, which allows you to really go in detail with the wood you’re working with. The rounded part of the blade is allowing you to cut in hollow areas and that can be used to make rolled, slicing cuts.

The blade is a super sharp and high quality carbon steel blade – It is pre-sharpened and polished, so you can use it as soon as you unbox the knife.

The handle and comfort of this knife is also really good, the handle is made out of delicate hardwood oak, which is processed with natural linseed oil. Also with this knife, you’re able to endure long hours of wood carving, which you’ll find very meditative and nice to do, with a knife like this one. No hand fatigue with this knife!

I think that for the price, this is one of the best wood carving knives to go with, not only for beginners but also for veteran wood carvers. It is really controllable, and you’ll feel like you can’t stop wood carving with a knife like this one.



BeaverCraft is for sure revolutionizing the market with these high quality knives!

Why should you choose this whittling knife?

A great wood carving knife for beginners (as well as experienced/veterans)

Comes with leather sheath

Polished Razor-sharp high carbon steel blade

Melts your wood like butter

Comes sharp right out of the box (Ready to use)

BeaverCraft provides you with a 100% 30-day money back guarantee

5. Wood Carving Knife – Whittlin’ Jack JKN88 by Flexcut

As I was just mentioning the Flexcut Jack series before, here is the Flexcut Whittlin’ Jack, that comes with two knives! A 1-1/2 inch Detail knife and a 2 inch Roughing knife. This is a seriously high quality knife, definitely one of the best wood carving knives for your fishing/hunting/survival trip, as it is just made for the “to-go” wood carver.

It fits really good in your pocket or backpack for that sake, as it is just a little over 4 inches long.

The knife comes really sharp out of the box, and is just ready to use! It’s a high quality and very sharp blade, which makes it dangerous, so please be cautious when using it, but I guess I don’t have to tell you, I just felt it was important to mention, as some people have reported bloody fingers with this wood carving knife!

It holds the edge for a good while, the handle and grip is really comfortable to use for several hours, and is just a great knife, especially for the survivalists out there!

I wouldn’t sharpen this blade myself, rather pick up one of the Flexcut strops and strop the blade using the polishing compound, that will keep it sharp – and is for sure the best way to maintain it.

Why should you choose this whittling knife?

A great wood carving knife for veterans who are on the go

Super high quality

Razor-sharp high carbon steel blade (4 inches long, fits great in pocket or bag)

Melts your wood like butter

Two blades

Comes sharp right out of the box (Ready to use)

Made in the USA

Using Pocket Knives as a Wood Carving Knife?

It is recommended that beginners don’t use pocket knives as wood carving knives, as it just requires too much control over the knife, that beginners simply don’t have. It is not recommended for beginners or kids to use pocket knives.

I suggest that if you’re a beginner you start out with #1 on this list, as it is made for the art of wood carving only, and the blade is locked into place, compared to pocket knives which can fold in and out, which makes it quite dangerous for beginners.

Although, if you’re an old wood carving veteran or just an experienced wood carver, you can for sure go for a pocket knife, and pocket knives truly have their benefits as well!

It’s super practical if you’re going out for fishing, hunting, survival trip or whatever, and you want to carve some wood, you can simply fold in the blade(s), drop it in your pocket or backpack and you’re all set.

Thank you for reading this entire review article on the best wood carving knives as of 2019!

I hope that you found a knife that suited your wood carving needs. Else, I suggest you to go check here for more information.

If you got any feedback on this list, please contact me in the contact section, or leave a comment, and I will get back to you asap!

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