Flexcut 5-piece Printmaking Set with Tool Roll (Carbon Steel) FTSK130

The Flexcut 5-piece Printmaking Set is the definitive high-efficiency kit for relief artists who need to transition between broad clearing and surgical detail without cluttering their workbench with a dozen individual tools. Many printmakers struggle with hand fatigue when using traditional palm tools on dense linoleum or woodblocks; the SK130 eliminates this strain with a specialized ergonomic quick-connect handle. This system allows you to swap between four precision-profile blades in seconds, providing the mechanical advantage of a full-sized carving set in a compact, portable format.

In a professional relief-printing workflow, the SK130 facilitates every step from the initial outline to the final clearing of the block. The process often begins with the SK803 45-degree V-Tool for hair-thin outlines, followed by the SK307 70-degree V-Tool for bold, structural lines. For texture and depth, the #11 gouge (SK309) provides deep lining, while the #6 sweep (SK306) acts as the primary driver for removing large areas of background material. Every blade is forged from high-carbon steel with a black oxide rust-inhibitor finish, ensuring the factory-honed edges stay razor-sharp. Because the set includes a custom leather strop and polishing compound, you can maintain a professional edge indefinitely through simple stropping rather than complex regrinding.

Key Benefits

• Quick-Connect System: Features a high-impact ABS handle that allows for instant blade changes, maximizing efficiency during complex block carvings.
• Precision Printmaking Profiles: Includes four essential sweeps specifically selected for linocut and woodblock relief work, including ultra-fine 1mm V-tools.
• High-Carbon Steel Durability: Each blade is engineered for superior edge retention and treated with a black oxide finish to prevent corrosion and rust.
• Complete Maintenance Kit: Comes with a dedicated leather strop and polishing compound, ensuring your tools remain at peak performance right out of the roll.
• Professional Organization: Housed in a heavy-duty 11-pocket tool roll that provides ample room for the core set plus additional expansion blades.

The Flexcut 5-piece Printmaking Set features four high-carbon steel blades, including #6, #11, 45-degree, and 70-degree profiles. This interchangeable set includes a quick-connect ABS handle, an 11-pocket tool roll, and a leather sharpening strop. It weighs approximately 12 oz overall. Proudly made in the USA.

Secure your Flexcut 5-piece Printmaking Set 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 art and carving tools.