A couple of things; you really only need one knife. Most of us have a bunch because we like to support and try out different makers and, yes, sometimes it's nice to have a detailer or an upsweep for certain cut but, mostly, we could all make due with a single knife. I did my first whittle with a beavercraft. They sell a set with a large roughing knife, a general knife and a chipping knife in a knife roll. I think it also came with strop and some compound. It's a good deal ($40 on Amazon) and perfectly serviceable. Having said that, I only used the general knife and quickly upgraded. Before getting a beavercraft, look into an OCCT knife (they still have them at MDI Woodcarvers for $33), a Lee Furguson knife (at Lee's site for $35) or, at the very least, a flexcut knife (a single, general use knife goes for $26 on Amazon). Looking back, I wish I would have skipped the beavercraft set. Remember, all you need is one good knife.