Flexcut Right-Handed Hook Knife (Ash, Carbon Steel) FTKN26

The Flexcut Right-Handed Hook Knife is the essential instrument for the spoon carver or bowl maker who has outgrown the limitations of straight-blade tools. Attempting to hollow out concave surfaces with a flat knife often results in "stepping" or uneven material removal that requires hours of sanding to correct; the KN26 eliminates this struggle with its precision-curved 0.875-inch radius. Designed specifically for the mechanical advantage of a pulling stroke, this tool allows you to smoothly transition through the bottom of a curve, clearing wood fibers with a surgical efficiency that leaves behind a clean, ready-to-finish surface.

In a dedicated hollowing workflow, the Hook Knife functions as the primary tool for interior stock removal. The process is defined by the 7/8 inch bevel, which is forged from 1095 high-carbon spring steel and dual-tempered to Rc 59–61. This heat treatment ensures the blade can handle the lateral stress of deep hollowing without losing its razor edge. Right-handed carvers utilize a controlled "pull-toward" motion, while the ergonomic ash handle provides the leverage needed to drive the curve through both soft and hardwoods. The black oxide finish is integrated into the steel, ensuring that the tool remains resistant to rust and corrosion during work with green or unseasoned wood, which is common in traditional spoon carving.

Key Benefits

• Specialized Hollowing Radius: Features a 0.875-inch curve perfectly sized for hollowing spoons, bowls, and ladles with consistent depth and smoothness.
• Premium 1095 Tool Steel: Dual-tempered to HRC 59–61, providing industry-leading edge retention and the flexibility to handle high-pressure hollowing tasks.
• Integrated Black Oxide Finish: A durable surface treatment that resists rust, peeling, and cracking, protecting the tool during heavy workshop use.
• Right-Handed Ergonomics: Specifically oriented for right-handed pull-cuts, featuring a solid ash handle designed to reduce hand fatigue over long carving sessions.
• Razor-Sharp Delivery: Arrives factory-honed and polished, allowing the carver to move directly from the roughing stage to interior detailing.

The Flexcut Right-Handed Hook Knife features a 0.875-inch radius 1095 high carbon steel blade with a black oxide finish. This specialized hollowing tool includes a solid ash handle and measures approximately 6 inches overall. Weight is approximately 1.9 oz. Proudly made in the USA 

Secure your Flexcut Right-Handed Hook 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 equipment.