Description
This sharp whittling knife is an ideal tool for whittling, general woodwork and crafts. The knife is handmade from high-quality carbon steel, hardened and well sharpened. Suitable for whittling both softwood and hardwood.
The knife’s handle is made of ash, well sanded and finished with natural linseed oil. The knife is suitable for both right-handed and left-handed users.
Key product features:
- Overall length: 165 mm (6.49 in)
- Blade length: 60 mm (2.36 in)
- Blade width: 15 mm (0.60 in)
- Handle length: 105 mm (4.13 in)
- Blade material: high-quality carbon steel
- Handle material: ash, treated with linseed oil
- Suitable for: right-handed and left-handed users
- Intended use: whittling and general woodwork
- Warranty: 10 years
Instructions for everyday use:
- Blade care: Keep the blade dry and oil it regularly to prevent rust.
- Sharpening: Sharpen the blade as needed so that it keeps its optimal cutting performance.
- Handle care: Clean the handle when needed and add linseed oil to protect the wood and keep it looking good.
- Handling: Always use the knife in a controlled way and keep your fingers out of the path of the blade to avoid injury.
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.
Sharpening the whittling knife
This whittling knife is handmade from high-quality carbon steel and is designed to give you the best cutting performance for whittling both softwood and hardwood. The following guide goes through how to sharpen and maintain your knife for optimal performance.
General sharpening instructions
1. Check the blade
- Visual inspection: Look for possible defects, such as nicks or rust on the blade.
- Touch: Be ready to feel the blade carefully to find any dull areas.
2. Choose your sharpening tools
- Whetstone: A suitable coarse and fine whetstone.
- Sandpaper: You can also use sandpaper if whetstones are not available.
- Sharpening rod: Especially good for repairing small dents.
- Liquid: You can use water or a honing oil made for sharpening, which does not rust the blade.
Step 1: Preparation
- Clean the blade: Make sure the blade is clean and dry before sharpening.
- Prepare the sharpening tools: Wet the whetstone, or place the sandpaper on a flat surface.
Step 2: Setting the blade angle
- The right angle: This knife needs particular attention to the edge angle during sharpening.
- Positioning: Place the knife against the whetstone, keeping the correct sharpening angle throughout sharpening.
Step 3: Sharpening
- Movement: Draw the knife edge against the whetstone in controlled, even 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, concentrating on getting the smoothest and sharpest possible result.
Step 5: Cleaning and checking the blade
- Cleaning: Wipe the blade carefully, removing the grinding dust.
- Checking: Test the sharpness of the blade carefully and safely.
If you follow these instructions and look after your knife regularly, it will serve you for decades to come!
