Description
The BeaverCraft chip carving knife with a shaped oak handle is intended for delicate woodcarving and engraving.
This knife is sharp straight out of the box and is designed for all types of wood. The knife weighs only 0.06 kg, so it is comfortable and precise to use.
The BeaverCraft C2 is a versatile tool that is practical for carving small, solid pieces of wood, but it is also suitable for carving details and finishing in your carving projects.
This chip carving knife is made of premium materials: high-quality carbon steel and durable wood. It is handmade, has gone through several stages of processing and is perfectly balanced.
The handle is made of quality solid oak, which guarantees the tool’s strength and beauty.
Features:
- Weight – 0.06 kg, light and comfortable to use even for long periods.
- Ergonomic handle – Shaped oak handle that allows use without fatigue.
- Sharpness – Ready to use straight away, sharp straight out of the box.
- Versatility – Suitable for all types of wood and many different projects.
- Quality – Handmade, high-quality and balanced design.
- Warranty – 10-year warranty from the original date of purchase.
Using the chip carving knife:
- Carving: Start by forming the rough shape of the piece. Use another, larger knife to help with this if needed.
- Details: Use the chip carving knife to carve small details and decorations.
- Finishing: Tidy up the carving and smooth any rough spots.
- Care: Keep the blade sharp and clean it regularly.
- Storage: Store the knife in a dry place, protected from other tools.
Sharpening the BeaverCraft chip carving knife
Keeping a chip carving knife sharp is essential in woodcarving that calls for precision and safety. In this guide, we go through how to keep your BeaverCraft chip carving knife sharp and ready for work.
General sharpening instructions
1. Check the blade
- Visual inspection: Look for visible defects or nicks in the blade.
- Touch: Be ready to feel the blade carefully with your fingertips to find any dull spots.
2. Choose your sharpening tools
- Whetstone: Choose a whetstone with the right grit.
- Sandpaper: You can also use sandpaper if whetstones are not available.
- Sharpening rod: Especially handy for concave edges.
Step by step: sharpening the BeaverCraft chip carving knife
Step 1: Preparation
- Clean the blade: Make sure the blade is clean and dry before sharpening.
- Prepare the sharpening tools: Wet the whetstone with water, or with honing oil to avoid rusting the blade, and place the sandpaper on a flat surface.
Step 2: Setting the blade angle
- The right angle: Sharpening a chip carving knife requires keeping a precise angle throughout sharpening.
- Positioning: Place the knife against the whetstone so that the sharpening angle stays the same throughout the process.
Step 3: Sharpening
- Movement: Draw the knife edge against the whetstone in even, controlled strokes.
- Precision: Make sure all parts of the edge are sharpened evenly.
Step 4: Fine sharpening
- Finer stone: Switch to a finer whetstone or sandpaper.
- Finishing: Repeat the sharpening process with the finer stone, concentrating on a smooth, sharp finish on the edge.
Step 5: Cleaning and checking the blade
- Cleaning: Wipe the blade carefully, making sure all grinding dust is removed.
- Checking: Test the sharpness of the blade carefully and safely.
Important notes
Safety
- Always wear protective gloves when sharpening the knife.
- Keep the sharpening base firmly in place.
10-year warranty
This product comes with a 10-year warranty from the original date of purchase.
BeaverCraft guarantees that:
- Every tool is tested and goes through strict quality control.
- The tools are professionally sharpened and come ready to use straight from the box.
- Every instrument has a solid construction, and the blade is glued firmly and securely fixed to the handle.
- The tool blade is made of hardenable carbon steel and hardened to 56+ HRC.
- Our tools do not break if used properly (for woodcarving only).
The warranty does not cover the following cases:
- Normal wear and tear of the product. Every customer must maintain the sharpness of the tool they have bought themselves. Loss of sharpness during use is not a reason for BeaverCraft to repair or replace the tool.
- Misuse or mishandling. BeaverCraft tools are designed for hand carving only.
- Lack of maintenance and cleaning (learn how to look after your tools). Faults caused by storing the tool incorrectly are not grounds for replacement.
- Self-repair, modification, disassembly and other human action that causes damage.
- Loss of the tool.
Disclaimer:
The ten-year warranty applies only to BeaverCraft woodcarving tools.
- Always pay the utmost attention when using or sharpening our tools.
- BeaverCraft tools are not designed as weapons and must never be used as such.
- Injuries that occur through careless use or improper maintenance of BeaverCraft tools are a risk our customers are aware of. You must never forget safety precautions and must follow the correct procedure when using woodcarving tools.
- Children must not use BeaverCraft tools without adult supervision.
