Flexcut Double Bevel Sloyd Hook Knife

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Description

The Flexcut Double Bevel Sloyd Hook Knife is the ideal knife featuring a double sided blade with square, sharp end. These knives made their mark in history! Sloyd is a word derived from Sweden meaning handwork or crafts. Sloyd is referred to as an educational system used as series of exercises to develop skills and confidence starting with tools, then slowly progressing to more advanced work. Flexcut Double Bevel Sloyd Hook Knife can be used for carving spoons, ladles, plus specialized furniture and classic designs. The double beveled Sloyd hook blade allows carvers to create long sinuous slicing cuts with the razor sharp square end. The beautiful Cherry hardwood handles were designed with added strength as the tang extends completely through the handle with a brass ferrule for stability. We all want more from a knife and this knife also delivers on the stock removal side of things. Remove carving wood fast with the dependable curved blade on this Flexcut carving knife. Flexcut Double Bevel Sloyd Hook Knife High Carbon Steel blade. Cherry hard wood handle with a nice smooth finish. Sharpened to a highly polished razor's edge. 8.5 Overall length. Made in the USA. Fixed handle blade. Brass ferrule for added stability. Rockwell Hardness of 59-61. The Flexcut carving knife is a must have beginner carving knife and works great for the advanced carver as well. This American made cutting carving knife will be one that you fall back on and use for years. All Flexcut knives come with a pre-sharpened edge and are highly polished. To keep this knife in razor sharp condition, strop on a regular basis. Keeping the blade sharp Are you tired of using carving tools that lose their edge far too quickly? Look no further than the Flexcut Carving Tool, which is pre-sharpened to a highly polished razor's edge straight from the factory. A sharp edge not only makes carving easier and more efficient, but it also means your tool will last longer without the need for constant resharpening. However, to keep your tool in top condition, routine maintenance is essential. There are so many sharpening tools available that show you how to sharpen a variety of knives and gouges. From informative books, strops, and stones, to oils, pastes and sharpening systems. The recommended tools for this job is a strop and sharpening compound. And if you're wondering what angle to sharpen your carving gouge, the answer is 15° - the same angle it's pre-sharpened at. With a sharp, well-maintained tool, your carving projects are sure to be a success.