Flexcut 1-inch Mini Draw Knife (Ash, Carbon Steel) FTKN17

The Flexcut Mini Draw Knife is the specialized solution for carvers who need the aggressive stock removal of a traditional draw knife but find full-sized tools impossible to maneuver in tight spaces. Many craftsmen struggle when shaping walking sticks, spoons, or small-scale figures because standard blades are too wide to navigate complex curves or deep hollows; the KN17 solves this with a compact 1-inch cutting surface and a flexible shank. This allows you to "steer" the cut with incredible precision, adjusting the angle on the fly to follow the natural grain and contours of your workpiece.

In a refined woodcarving workflow, the Mini Draw Knife acts as the bridge between roughing out a shape and final detailing. Utilizing a pulling action rather than a push-stroke, the high-carbon 1095 spring steel blade—hardened to 58-60 HRC—bites deep into the timber for efficient material removal. The "flex" in the shank is a mechanical advantage that lets you contour around knots and transitions that would stall a rigid blade. Because the tool arrives with a factory-honed, razor-sharp edge, it transitions smoothly from heavy bark removal to fine shavings, maintaining its sharpness through thousands of strokes with only occasional stropping required.

Key Benefits

• Flexible Shank Technology: Engineered to bend slightly under pressure, allowing the carver to follow intricate curves and concave surfaces with ease.
• Pull-Stroke Efficiency: Designed for a traditional draw-knife action, providing maximum leverage and control for removing large amounts of wood in confined areas.
• High-Carbon 1095 Steel: Specifically heat-treated to 58-60 HRC to ensure the edge remains sharp during repetitive pulling motions through tough hardwoods.
• Dual Ash Handles: Ergonomically shaped American Ash hardwood grips provide a stable, two-handed platform for precise and safe tool manipulation.
• Compact 1-inch Cutting Edge: Perfectly sized for detailing walking sticks, spoon bowls, and small-scale sculptural work where larger tools are impractical.

The Flexcut 1-inch Mini Draw Knife features a 1-inch 1095 high-carbon steel blade with a flexible shank. This fixed-blade draw knife has ergonomic American Ash handles. It is 8.5 inches overall and designed for a precise pulling action. Proudly made in the USA.

Secure your Flexcut 1-inch Mini Draw Knife from Smoky Mountain Knife Works, a Tennessee landmark and the world's largest knife store. Every year, over 1.5 million people visit our legendary showroom in the Great Smoky Mountains to experience the expertise that makes us the world’s premier online destination for professional carving equipment.