Not feeling up to big works at the moment, I have been thinking about small carving tools, such as spoon knives and crooked knives and came up with this little spoon knife. The blade is forged out of some 1/4" silver steel rod. I have given it a good curve and the cutting edge is 1 3/4" long. It's about 3/8" wide. I have given it a bit of sweep back and up, just like a crooked knife blade. The handle is an old chisel handle I had lying about the workshop. I don't think this handle is the most practical shape for a carving tool, but I wanted to finish it quickly so used what I had at hand.
Once forged, I hardened it and then tempered it. Now its sharpened and has a wickedly sharp edge. I am going to give it a work out today and carve a spoon. I'll post pictures when done.
Forging even a small tool like this one is a very satisfying way to spend a few moments or two!
I currently use a trusty old Mora crooked knife, but you got my mind working on forging one myself. The look of the handle is quite good, but I am with you that it might not be ideal for carving... but I think, it should work great, silver steel and such. I personally love that steel! Gives a fine grain and a razor-sharp edge, does it?
ReplyDeleteI have used the Mora but never liked it much. I am going to use that handle for a while and see how well it works. The blade feels really nice and is very sharp.
ReplyDeleteI am making my first video to demonstrate how it works. Part one is nearly done and will be up on the blog, hopefully tonight or tomorrow morning.