Flexcut Mini Detail Knife (Ash, Carbon Steel) FTKN27

The Flexcut Mini-Detail Knife is the precision instrument of choice for carvers who have reached the physical limits of standard-sized detail knives. When working on microscopic features—such as the pupils of an eye, individual feathers, or hair on a caricature—a standard blade thickness can often "wedge" and disturb adjacent wood fibers, ruining hours of work. The KN27 eliminates this risk with an ultra-thin blade profile designed specifically to slice through grain with zero resistance. This tool allows for the most delicate incisions imaginable, providing the "surgical" touch required for museum-quality finishing.

In a professional detailing workflow, the Mini-Detail Knife functions as the final refinement tool. The process typically begins once the primary and secondary shaping is complete. Utilizing the 3/4 inch straight blade, the carver can perform vertical plunge cuts or delicate paring strokes in extremely tight recesses. The high-carbon spring steel is tempered to Rc 59–61, ensuring the razor edge stays sharp through repetitive, high-focus work. The workflow is enhanced by the specialized handle design; unlike larger tools, the KN27 features a smaller, faceted ash handle with multiple control points. This allows the carver to "choke up" on the blade or use a pencil-style grip for maximum stability and microscopic accuracy.

Key Benefits

• Ultra-Thin Blade Geometry: Specifically engineered to prevent wood disturbance in delicate areas, making it the ideal choice for high-detail facial features and textures.
• Faceted Control Handle: The ergonomic ash handle features unique flat spots that provide multiple grip options for superior tactile feedback and precision.
• Premium 1095 Tool Steel: The 3/4 inch blade is precision-heat-treated to maintain a surgical-tier edge that is easily maintained with simple stropping.
• Tight-Access Specialist: The compact blade length and slim profile allow the tool to reach into confined spaces where larger knives would be obstructed.
• Ready-to-Carve Edge: Arrives hand-honed and polished from the factory, ensuring immediate success on your most intricate projects.

The Flexcut Mini-Detail Knife features a 3/4 inch ultra-thin high carbon steel blade and a faceted ash wood handle. This specialized tool is designed for microscopic detail work and measures approximately 5.25 inches overall. Proudly made in the USA.

Secure your Flexcut Mini-Detail 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 woodcraft tools.