TOOL · Carving

Chip Carving Knife

A small fixed-blade knife with a single bevel and a sharp point, used to make the three foundational chip carving cuts in basswood and other soft species.

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Techniques

Chip Carving

Chip Carving for Beginners

Three Foundational Cuts, $30 in Tools, and Your First Rosette in an Hour

Start chip carving with one knife under $30, basswood, and three cuts that build every pattern. Knife grip, sharpening, and a rosette walkthrough.

Basswood
Chip Carving Knife
Chip Carving

Beginner · Updated May 3, 2026