Hook knives: for carving spoons and kuksas
Hook knives, also known as spoon knives or spoon-carving knives, are tools used to cut concave shapes in wood. These shapes are not possible to create using standard wood-carving knives. Think of wooden spoons, traditional wooden mugs and bowls (kuksas) or other hollow objects. There are several types of hook knife: single-edged blades, double-edged blades or blades with a specific radius for larger or smaller concave shapes. Discover them all!
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BeaverCraft Oak Spoon Carving Knife 30 mm SK2SOAK, right-handed spoon knife with sheath237,49 kr
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BeaverCraft Left-Handed Spoon Carving Knife 25 mm SK1L, left-handed spoon knife180,49 kr
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BeaverCraft Open Curve Hook Knife SK4LS, left-handed spoon knife with sheathIn stock
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BeaverCraft Spoon Carving Knife 30 mm SK2S, right-handed spoon knife with sheath189,99 kr
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BeaverCraft Spoon Carving Knife Long 90 mm Long SK3LONG, Double Edge, spoon knifeNot available
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BeaverCraft Oak Spoon Carving Knife 25 mm SK1SOAK, right-handed spoon knife with sheath250,00 kr
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How to choose the best hook knife
Choose a hook knife based on your project and your personal preferences. Will you be making soup ladles, large kuksas or bowls? A hook knife with a larger radius will be more suitable. For more detailed work or smaller projects like a dinner spoon, a hook knife with a small radius is preferred. Also make sure to pay attention to whether the knife is intended for left-handed or right-handed use. Many hook knives are single-edged, meaning they're specifically intended for left or right-handed use. There are also ambidextrous, double-edged hook knives available. Great for people who like to switch hands when they work. By choosing a hook knife that supports the natural cutting movements of your dominant hand, you can work more accurately and with greater ease.
The shape of the handle plays a big role in comfort and control. An ergonomically shaped handle prevents hand fatigue and irritation during prolonged wood carving. There are also hook knives with extended handles for extra leverage or, on the other hand, compact models for more precision.
In terms of steel type, carbon-steel knives are popular among woodworkers for their sharpness retention and ease of sharpening. Stainless steel is the low-maintenance choice, especially if you work outside a lot or if you often work in humid conditions.