Wood Carving Tool Birch burl (Cap) Handle Woodworker Knife Woodcrafter Tool Handmade Unique Style

£139.00

Premium materials on this Handmade Slöyd Wood Carving Knife, materials like 52100 carbon steel blade and stunning Birch Burl (Cap) handle makes your carving more satisfying.

Carving wood into spoons, bowls, kuksa has to be one of life's simplest and most soul nourishing pleasures. It is all the more enjoyable if you have invested in good quality knives that are comfortable to use for long periods.
Comfortable and ergonomic Birch Burl (Cap) handle for long periods of use without fatigue.

Blade: 5100 carbon steel blade. Heat treated in molten salt. Flat grind cutting edge.

Handle: Birch Burl (Cap) Handle, oiled and waxed, copper rivet holds blade and handle together ( no epoxy glue).

How to sharpen wood carving knives:

For the best result and cutting performance of the blade, we recommend using a grinding stone with a maximum grit of 320 and honing the blade on the leather with a green polishing agent.
For soft wood or greenwood use low angles and for hard and dried wood add 3 degrees for best result and edge retention.

Blade length: 8.5 cm
Handle length:11 cm
Blade thickness: 2.3 mm

This knife isn`t mass production item its a piece of art, handmade by myself

Please note! This is a carbon steel knife and therefore not stainless. Knife is very sharp.

You have to be aged 18 or over to purchase this item.