Have you ever felt the excitement of getting a new tool, only to realize you have no idea what to do with it? Or how to even set it up to use? If you happened to check out my spoon carving adventure, you know that I recently had that very experience with a Morakniv hook knife. And I’m certainly not the only one to ever scratch their noggin over how to sharpen one of these bizarrely bent blades. We covered its usage in the spoon carving post. But if you have one of these wacky looking tools (or are thinking about getting one) and wonder how the heck to put an edge on it, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll show you how to give yours a razor edge, with ease. Read More
Woodworking
Spoon Carving With The MoraKniv Woodcarving Set
When MoraKniv tossed us one of their new woodcarving sets (handles first, of course), I realized I’d better acquire a new skill. And quickly! The set – which contains Mora’s #120 carving knife w/sheath and the #164 hook knife – happens to be perfect for whittling things like spoons, bowls and cups: all things I’d never done before. Sure, I’ve been carving wood since 1991, but I’ve never tried spoon carving. Nor had I ever used a hook knife. Well, it’s always nice to pick up new skills, and my journey from clueless to competent was rather enlightening and surprisingly fun. So come along and I’ll show you what I learned! Read More
