The Svante Djarv Spoon Knife - Mini is an agile, smaller-sized crook knife, optimised for the precise carving of spoon bowls. Despite its compact blade, it shares the same handle size as the Svante Djarv Spoon Knife - Standard. Check out image no.6 to discern the size difference.
Key Features:
- Grind Options: Available in both right and left grinds.
- Usage: Primarily used for crafting the bowls of spoons. This mini variant is especially ideal for smaller spoons or intricate areas.
- Carving Flexibility: Regardless of hand dominance:
- Right Hand Users: A right-handed knife is suitable for cuts directed towards oneself.
- Left Hand Users: A left-handed knife aids in cuts directed towards oneself.
- For versatility, having both grinds enables both pushing and pulling cuts.
- Handle Details:
- Material: Crafted from Swedish elm with a ribbed design.
- Dimensions: 110mm (4 1/4") in length; total knife length is 140mm (5 1/2").
- Bevel Specification: A single external bevel, flat ground to an approximate 25 degrees. Note: Honing might result in a slightly convex bevel.
About the Maker - Svante Djarv Hantverk AB:
Svante Djarv Hantverk is a family business based in Avesta, Sweden, that specialises in creating hand-forged wood carving tools. Drawing inspiration from the Swedish metal-working tradition, they've built a broad range of tools, often in collaboration with experienced woodsmiths and craftspeople. Each year, they produce about 4,000 tools and knives, ranging from carving knives to axes, and they also have a unique tool line for children. Every tool is delivered ready for use, crafted from high-quality steel and complemented with handles made from Swedish hardwoods like elm and ash. Woodsmith has had a long-standing relationship with Svante and Elsa Djarv for over a decade, and we're proud to be the UK's largest stockist of their tools.
Note: As each Svante Djarv tool is handmade, there may be minor discrepancies in the measurements provided.
