Experience the legendary Hans Karlsson Carving Knife, renowned for the quality of its steel and its ability to take and keep a phenomenal edge. Each knife comes equipped with a Woodsmith protective leather blade guard, ensuring safety and longevity of the razor sharp edge.
Forged from high-grade SS 2258 ball bearing steel, the knife boasts phenomenal edge retention. Its blade features slightly hollow ground bevels at approximately 24 degrees, providing both excellent control and ease of sharpening. Additionally, the distal taper of the blade ensures a balanced weight and precision, enhancing its overall functionality and handling. Knife arrives sharp, ready for use.
Perfect for carving spoons, butter paddles, coat hooks, and more, these knives excel in all slöjd-style work. The handle, crafted from Swedish ash or elm, features a slightly rectangular section, rounded for comfort and a secure grip.
Available Blade Lengths (select from the drop-down box above):
Product Details:
- Blade: Available in two lengths, made from high-grade SS 2258 ball bearing steel. Exceptional edge taking properties. Distal taper.
- Bevels: Slightly hollow ground bevels, approximately 24 degrees.
- Handle: Lightly oiled, crafted from Swedish ash or elm. Slightly rectangular in section, rounded for comfort and a firm grip. We always get emails asking whether our current stock is ash or elm. Answer is: we get a mix of both, but sometimes its just elm and sometimes its just ash. If you email us just before or right after you order, we can try and ensure you get your preference - but can't guarantee - sorry! They're both just as strong and beautiful as the other.
- Edge Protection: each knife is included with a 2mm thick leather riveted edge protector made in-house by Woodsmith.
About Hans Karlsson Klensmide AB:
Hans Karlsson Klensmide AB, based in Sweden, is globally celebrated for its exceptional hand tools, combining superb design with the finest steel for unparalleled edge retention. Despite a higher upfront cost, the durability and performance of their tools provide excellent value, making them a wise choice even in challenging economic times.
Like us, Hans Karlsson operates as a family-run business, they prioritise quality over quantity, ensuring each tool meets their exacting standards. This commitment has generated immense demand worldwide. The workshop, located in Motala and formerly a butcher's factory, now features forges, a handle-making shop, a fully-equipped machine shop, and a "fitting room" showcasing their 800-tool range.
At Woodsmith, we echo the Karlsson’s belief in tools that deliver exceptional performance and joy over many years. Due to the handmade nature and limited production, Hans Karlsson tools are in high demand, with shipments arriving only every 9-12 months, leading to periods of stock unavailability. To secure one of these coveted tools, we recommend signing up for email alerts on our product pages, ensuring you’re among the first to know when stock is replenished.
