Flexcut 3-inch Flexible Draw Knife w/ Leather Sheath (Ash, Carbon Steel) FTKN25

The Flexcut 3-inch Flexible Draw Knife is the definitive tool for carvers who need to navigate the complex geometry of concave and convex surfaces without the "stutter" of a rigid blade. While traditional, heavy draw knives are often too stiff to follow the nuanced curves of fan carvings or the rounded contours of a chair leg, the KN25 features a specialized thin-profile blade that physically conforms to the wood. This flexibility eliminates the risk of over-shaving high spots, allowing you to skin bark or rough off corners with a level of fluidity that standard woodworking tools simply cannot match.

In a professional shaping workflow, the 3-inch Flexible Draw Knife excels at bridging the gap between heavy hatchet work and fine detail carving. Utilizing the high-carbon steel’s natural spring, the carver can apply varying pressure to adjust the depth of the pull stroke in real time. The single-bevel design is optimized for "bevel-down" use, providing a stable pivot point that prevents the blade from diving too deep into the grain. Because it is paired with curved ergonomic ash handles, the tool remains comfortable during long sessions of material removal, ensuring that the 12.125-inch chassis feels like a natural extension of your hands rather than a bulky implement.

Key Benefits

• Surface-Conforming Flexibility: The 3-inch high-carbon steel blade is engineered to flex, making it the ideal choice for carving concave bowls or smoothing convex rounds.
• Single-Bevel Precision: Factory-honed to a razor edge and beveled on one side for superior control when skinning bark or roughing out stock.
• Curved Ash Ergonomics: Dual American Ash handles are specifically curved to provide a secure, high-leverage grip that minimizes wrist fatigue during pulling actions.
• Ultralight Portability: Weighing only 3.9 oz with the included sheath, this tool offers professional-grade stock removal in a pack-friendly format.
• Integrated Blade Protection: Includes a premium leather sheath to protect the razor-sharp edge and ensure safe transport to the field or workbench.

The Flexcut 3-inch Flexible Draw Knife features a 3-inch high carbon steel blade and dual ergonomic ash handles. This fixed blade draw knife is 12.125 inches overall and weighs approximately 3.9 oz. Includes a leather blade sheath. Proudly made in the USA.

Secure your Flexcut 3-inch Flexible 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 specialized woodcraft tools.