Hello friends,
This is a new Davis Brothers knife, a Wood Carving Small detail Knife. It is a rendition of #8 in the G.L.K. (Great Little Knife) series I've been making lately. The blade has an moderate upward curve to the edge and a fine tip. This is really a handy little knife with a distinctive African Wenge handle that feels great in the hand. This knife was hand forged by a carver, for carvers, right here on the Pacific Northwest Coast. Davis Bros., well known for high quality hand forged NW Coast style woodcarving tools, will make a limited number of some favorites. We make a wide selection of Crook or Crooked knives, Detail knives and Hook knives, as well as Chip Carving and Whittling knives. Detail knives are used in accompaniment with crook knives, as well as chip carving and other stock removal knives.
SAFETY FIRST! : This blade is extremely sharp. Please use caution when removing from the package. Always be aware of where you are cutting, and do not put hands, fingers or other parts of your body in the path of the blade. Always wear a cut-resistant carving glove on the hand not holding the knife. And please keep this knife safely away from children.
WORKMANSHIP: Each knife is unique and hand crafted, with no automated processes used in the more than 30 machining, forging and woodworking tasks for each one. Some very fine tool marks may be visible on the knives. I do not attain absolute machinelike perfection, but strive to combine art, beauty and utility. The look and feel of this tool when held is beautiful, smooth, and inspires the work at hand.
BLADE: It was made using 1095 high carbon blade steel, ground to shape then forged, refined and hardened. It was then tempered to keep a durable, keen edge and is extremely sharp. The blade profile has a slight curvature along the cutting edge which makes it relatively easy to sharpen.
HANDLE: The handle is Wenge, from Africa, with a very dark chocolate brown color and black grain. The overall effect is of black wood, but with interesting character. This handle style provides a comfortable palm grip while allowing it to be directed with precision for accurate control. It is finished with hand rubbed Shellac, a benign finish that accents the color and grain and is very durable.
CONSTRUCTION: This knife is 7" overall, with a 1 5/8" long blade that is 1/4" wide before tapering to a fine point. The cutting edge is curved overall and curved gently at the tip. The blade is set with epoxy and further secured with two bronze rivets.
CARVING CHARACTERISTICS: This little knife will be so handy it will end up on your workbench most of the time. The blade is made for creation and cleanup of fine detail work and delicate cuts. This knife works well at the end of carving to get the final details cleaned up, and will reach neatly into a crevice. With a double bevel edge , this knife can be used with either hand, and cuts well either pushing or pulling. It is a very slender blade and not for hard work, and should never be used for prying. For best performance, when sharpening this tool both sides should be sharpened.
SHIPPING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE: I have several auctions running this week , and will gladly combine shipping to save you money. Wait for the combined invoice if you have multiple purchases/wins. I offer a 30 day return policy and will personally work to resolve any issues. I strive for Quality and Customer Satisfaction.