Xacto X5179 Carving Tool Set

by Xacto

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From the Manufacturer

The X5179 is a three-dimensional carving. The Carving tools can deep relief carve, groove cut and shape wood or linoleum. Complete set of 6 forged steel carving tools with hardwood handles.

Product Description

Xacto X5179 Carving Tool Set, 6 Piece, Forged Steel The X-ACTO Carving Tool set is a collection of heavy duty wood carving tools. The complete set features all of the tools needed for three dimensional carving, deep relief cutting, groove cutting and initial shaping of wood, linoleum and other tough materials. This wood carving set includes six forged steel carving tools with handsome wood handles, making a great gift idea for any hobbyist. X-ACTO blades are designed to allow you to make the careful and detailed cuts you need time and time again. Our blades are created with care and exceptional craftsmanship, producing a cutting edge that stays sharp over a longer period of time. An X-ACTO quality blade is always ready when you need it. The original X-ACTO knife has been praised for more than 50 years as the standard for precision. Attaining this level of precision, accuracy and reliability starts with supreme quality craftsmanship. X-ACTO knife blades are crafted with sharpened carbon steel for a reliable cut and a strong blade. X-ACTO knife blades fit with most X-ACTO knife models. Be sure to match the blade number with the list of compatible blades on your X-ACTO knife's packaging. Xacto X5179 Carving Tool Set, 6 Piece, Forged Steel Features: Three Dimensional Carving Set Carving tools can deep relief carve, groove cut and shape wood or linoleum Six forged steel carving tools with hardwood handles. Made of forged steel with hardwood handles, and contains a straight chisel, bent chisel, skewbevel chisel, bent gouge, U-tool, and a veining tool.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 6.2 x 1 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004Z2UE
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: X5179
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,520 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Eww, July 15, 2009

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wiredweird "wiredweird" (Earth, or somewhere nearby) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Xacto X5179 Carving Tool Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

I can deal with the handles, but the factory edge is worthless. The burr on some edges makes it feel like carving with a spoon, not a knife. The bevel, such as it is, is so deeply corrugated by the 40-grit wheel that apparently sharpened it that I'll have to grind a lot off to get a truly straight edge on anything.

And then, I'll be down to the steel itself, and how it holds its edge - or doesn't, my hopes aren't up. I should have been more patient and waited for USPS to bring me a decent set of tools. But noooh, I wanted it right away. Serves me right.

-- wiredweird

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A set for kids, February 18, 2009

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Jay Santa "JS" (Manila, Philippines) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Xacto X5179 Carving Tool Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

Xacto makes great blades and marking knives so I felt pretty confident I'd get good value for an affordable price. I was wrong. This set is for children, not comfortable to grip and the tips were dull.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Xacto Wood Carving tools, not worth purchasing, December 10, 2011

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walt - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Xacto X5179 Carving Tool Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

Years ago I bought a set of wood carving tools to use for fairly complex and exacting woodcarving/pattern making; I loved the tools. Recently I decided to return to wood carving and decided I wanted a set similar to the old ones I was used to. Save your money and don't buy these. The tools themselves were disappointing, They were obviously very cheaply made and the edge they came with was clearly something I would have to work hours on to get a mediocre edge at best. I love Amazon as I returned these without any hassle. I almost never return anything, but these were junk. My recommendation is to spend a bit more and buy something with quality. These tools will give anyone nothing but trouble.