Description
BeaverCraft carving knife set Dala horse is a carving kit that combines woodcarving and painting: with the set you carve a Dala horse from a pre-shaped lime blank and paint it with the colours supplied. The set comes with an illustrated instruction book in Finnish that guides the work step by step, so the set also suits carvers with no previous experience of woodcarving. The knife is the C14 model, with a blade length of 60 mm, a width of 15 mm and a thickness of 2 mm.
The overall length of the C14 is 160 mm and the handle length 100 mm. The blade is 1066 carbon steel and hardened to 57–59 HRC. The bevel is ground to 20 degrees and the grind is a Scandi grind, which gives a thin edge for soft wood; the manufacturer does not recommend the tool for hardwood.
The handle is ash and treated with linseed oil. The design is symmetrical, so the knife suits both right- and left-handed users. The knife is supplied factory-sharpened, and the steel has a 10-year warranty that does not cover wear, loss of sharpness, misuse or neglected maintenance.
The wood blank is lime and pre-shaped to the silhouette of a horse, so the work starts with finishing the shape rather than rough sawing. Finishing supplies include P150 sandpaper, paints and a brush and, for marking, a pencil; blade maintenance supplies include a leather strop and polishing paste. The manufacturer’s recommended age is 14 years, and adult supervision is recommended for younger users. Because of the painting, BeaverCraft carving knife set Dala horse is more work than BeaverCraft carving knife set bird, starter kit; a three-dimensional figure is carved with the set BeaverCraft carving knife set wizard, starter kit and a concave utensil with the set BeaverCraft carving knife set spoon, starter kit.
Intended use and suitability:
The set is intended for woodcarving by hand and painting the carving: making one horse figure following the instructions.
- A first carving project without previous experience: the pre-shaped blank and the illustrated instruction book in Finnish guide the carving and painting step by step.
- Carving and painting in the same project: the pre-shaped blank is carved to shape and decorated with the patterns typical of a Dala horse using the colours and brush supplied.
- Working flat surfaces: the straight 60 mm blade and Scandi grind of the C14 are suited to smoothing the surface and taking thin shavings before painting.
- A second carving project: the pre-shaped blank speeds up shaping, but the painted pattern requires precision and even sanding.
- Supervised carving: the manufacturer’s recommended age is 14 years; a younger user needs adult supervision and cut-protection tape on the fingers.
- Other carving projects: the C14 knife, leather strop and polishing paste stay in use once the set is finished.
Package contents:
- BeaverCraft C14 carving knife, blade 60 mm, factory-sharpened
- Pre-shaped lime blank for the horse figure
- Paints and brush
- Pencil for marking
- Sandpaper P150, 2 pcs
- Leather strop
- Polishing paste
- Cut-protection tape for fingers
- Illustrated step-by-step instruction book in Finnish
Features:
- C14 knife model: straight blade, length 60 mm, width 15 mm and thickness 2 mm; for working flat surfaces and thin shavings.
- Scandi grind: a single bevel surface that guides evenly into the wood and is easy to sharpen by stropping.
- 1066 carbon steel: takes a thin edge and sharpens without machines.
- Hardness 57–59 HRC: the edge withstands cutting in soft wood without chipping.
- 20° bevel: ground for soft wood; the manufacturer does not recommend hardwood.
- Ash handle: linseed oil treated, length 100 mm, symmetrical for both left- and right-handed use.
- Pre-shaped lime blank: the horse silhouette is sawn ready, so the work starts with finishing the shape.
- Painting supplies included: colours and brush for the patterns, pencil for marking.
- Blade maintenance included: leather strop and polishing paste.
- 10-year warranty: covers the steel, not wear or loss of sharpness.
Technical specifications:
- Knife model: BeaverCraft C14.
- Blade length: 60 mm.
- Blade width: 15 mm.
- Blade thickness: 2 mm.
- Overall length: 160 mm.
- Handle length: 100 mm.
- Blade material: 1066 carbon steel.
- Hardness: 57–59 HRC.
- Bevel angle: 20°, Scandi grind.
- Handle material: ash, linseed oil treatment.
- Handedness: right- and left-handed.
- Wood blank: 1 pc, lime, pre-shaped.
- Sandpaper: P150, 2 pcs.
- Recommended age: 14 years.
- Warranty: 10 years on the steel.
BeaverCraft carving knife set Dala horse instructions for use:
1. Preparation: Set aside a sturdy table and good lighting. Wrap cut-protection tape around your thumb and index finger. Check that the blade is firmly in the handle.
2. Marking: Using the pencil, draw the mane, saddle and leg lines on the side of the blank following the model in the instruction book.
3. Finishing the shape: Remove the saw marks and round the neck, body and legs with short shavings away from yourself. Cut with the grain; cutting against the grain tears the surface.
4. Blade maintenance: Strop the blade on the leather strop with polishing paste every few minutes. A dull blade needs more force and slips more easily.
5. Sanding: Sand the surface smooth with P150 paper and remove the dust. Paint adheres unevenly if there are shaving marks or dust on the surface.
6. Base colour: Paint the body in one colour and let it dry completely before patterning.
7. Patterning: Paint the kurbits patterns on the dry base with a thin brush. Let each colour dry before the next.
8. Maintenance: Wash the brush with water immediately after use. Wipe the blade dry and oil it lightly; carbon steel rusts in damp conditions. Store the knife in a dry place with the blade protected.
Warnings:
- The knife is very sharp and factory-sharpened. Always cut away from yourself and keep your other hand out of the path of the blade.
- The set is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children; a child may use the tools only under adult supervision.
- The manufacturer’s recommended age is 14 years; adult supervision is recommended for younger users depending on their experience and motor skills.
- Use cut-protection tape on your fingers; in the thumb push, the thumb presses on the back of the blade, not the edge.
- A dull blade slips more easily than a sharp one, so strop the edge regularly.
- Do not use the knife as a lever or chisel, or for cutting materials other than wood; the blade can break under sideways load.
- The paints and polishing paste are not edible; wash your hands after handling them and paint in a ventilated space.
- The painted figure is not for food use and is not a toy for small children.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
What does BeaverCraft carving knife set Dala horse contain? The C14 carving knife, a pre-shaped lime blank, paints and a brush, a pencil, two P150 sandpapers, a leather strop and polishing paste, cut-protection tape and an illustrated instruction book in Finnish.
Is BeaverCraft carving knife set Dala horse suitable for a first-timer? Yes. The illustrated instruction book in Finnish guides you step by step through carving and painting the horse figure, so no previous experience of woodcarving is needed.
Is the wood blank pre-shaped? Yes. The lime blank is sawn to the silhouette of a horse, so the work starts with finishing the shape.
Does the knife need sharpening before use? No. The C14 is factory-sharpened; light stropping on the leather strop supplied is enough to start with.
What age group is the set suitable for? The manufacturer recommends an age of 14. A younger user needs adult supervision.
Are painting supplies included in the pack? Yes. The pack contains colours and a brush, and a pencil for making markings.
How do I get the paint to adhere evenly? By sanding the surface with P150 paper, removing the dust and painting a base colour, which is left to dry before patterning.
How does this differ from other BeaverCraft starter kits? This set has painting supplies and a pre-shaped blank. BeaverCraft carving knife set bird, starter kit contains two wood blanks and wax, BeaverCraft carving knife set wizard, starter kit three blanks and BeaverCraft carving knife set spoon, starter kit two knives for working a concave surface.
What does the 10-year warranty cover? Defects in the steel and construction. The warranty does not cover normal wear, loss of sharpness, misuse, neglected maintenance or modifications made by the user.
Recycling instructions:
Sort the cardboard packaging and instruction book into cardboard and paper. Wood shavings and blank offcuts go into wood waste or energy waste. Dispose of dried paint residue and empty paint pots according to the municipality’s instructions; liquid paint waste is hazardous waste and is taken to hazardous waste collection. Sort a discarded knife into metal collection and the wooden handle into wood waste; protect the sharp edge before disposal, for example by taping cardboard over it.
