BeaverCraft whittling knife 80 mm, shaped oak handle

Description

The BeaverCraft whittling knife with an 80 mm blade is an excellent tool for woodcarving and rough shaping. The knife has a straight blade with a curved, durable tip that is very well suited to heavier material removal.

With the whittling knife you can cut both softwood and hardwood. You can use it to carve spoons, ladles, walking sticks, scale models and much more. The knife’s handle is made of oak and treated with natural linseed oil.

The blade is made of special knife steel that has been carefully hardened and sharpened. The knife is suitable for both right-handed and left-handed users.

Key features:

• Blade length – 80 mm, which allows precise, steady carving.
• Blade width – 17 mm, gives the blade more steady power and control when carving.
• Handle length – 120 mm, gives a comfortable, secure grip.
• Materials – Oak handle and a blade of special knife steel.
• Handedness – Suitable for both right-handed and left-handed users.
• Warranty – 10-year warranty from the original date of purchase.

Use:

1. Preparation: Make sure the work area is safe and the lighting is sufficient.
2. Carving: Start by using the knife to carve away the larger, unwanted parts of the piece.
3. Shaping: Move on to finer shaping until you reach the shape you want.
4. Finishing: Use sandpaper to remove rough edges and make the surface smooth.
5. Care: Keep the knife sharp and clean it regularly.

Sharpening the knife

Although the BeaverCraft knife blade is made of high-quality steel and is pre-sharpened at the factory, every user must keep the blade sharp regularly. Keeping the blade sharp is essential for smooth, precise carving. In this section we discuss how you can keep your knife blade sharp.

How to sharpen the BeaverCraft whittling knife:

Equipment:

• Grinder or whetstone
• Leather strop
• Honing compound

Steps:

1. Choosing a whetstone:
   • Use a medium whetstone to change the shape of the edge or create new edge angles.
   • Use a finer stone to finish the edge and get it precisely sharp.
2. Sharpening the blade:
   • Place the knife on the whetstone so that the edge angle stays the same throughout sharpening.
   • Move the knife over the stone in repeated, even strokes. Remember to sharpen the blade evenly along its whole length.
   • Check the sharpness regularly and move to a finer stone when you are happy with the shape of the edge.
3. Stropping:
   • Apply honing compound to the leather strop.
   • Hold the knife at a low angle to the strop and draw the blade lightly along the leather. Repeat this several times until the edge is mirror-bright and extremely sharp.
4. Finishing:
   • Test the sharpness carefully, for example on paper. The blade should cut the paper effortlessly.
   • Use the knife with care and enjoy a sharp, efficient cut!

Tips:

• The angle is key: Keep the sharpening angle consistent with every stroke.
• Patience: Do not rush. Sharpening is a skill, and mastering it can take time.
• Storage: Store your knife correctly. Do not leave it in a damp place or where it can come into contact with other hard materials, so that the blade is not damaged.

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.