Hailing from the highly respected workshop of S. Djarv Hantverk AB, one of Sweden's premium tool makers, the Svante Djarv Spoon Knife - Standard is a versatile choice for crafting the bowls of most eating spoons. With its agile, narrow blade, it offers precision and ease of use. While the Svante Djarv Spoon Knife Standard is honed and ready for use, a final sharpening is advised for optimal performance. If you're exploring varied curvatures, consider the Svante Djarv Spoon Knife - Big as an alternative.
Key Features:
- Grind Options: Available in both right and left ground versions.
- Carving Flexibility: Using both a right and left grind knife while carving ensures smoother surfaces and adaptability. For right-hand users:
- Right Grind: Cut towards yourself.
- Left Grind: Pushing action away from you.
(The reverse applies for left-hand users)
- Material & Build:
- Steel Type: 01 tool steel, partial tang.
- Hardness: Heat treated and tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 57 - 59.
- Bevel: Single external bevel, flat ground to approx. 25 degrees. Honing might slightly convex the bevel.
- Handle:
- Material: Swedish elm with ribbed design.
- Length: 110mm (4 1/4").
- Finish: Light coat of linseed oil.
- Total Knife Length: 150mm (6").
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.
