Sunday, 29 September 2013

Carving Knife with Yew Handle

I cut a bit of yew a few years back and thought I'd put it to use on a handle for a small carving knife 

 
I used my leuku to whittle away the handle shape, for those who say such a large blade is incapable of delicate work all I can say it you don't know how to use one properly! It certainly is an incredibly versatile blade for being 7 inches in length and 12 inches in total.
 
 
and the finished article with a 62mm lauri blade and nickle bolster, it feels very comfortable in the hand, I'm sure it will be well used.
 
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5 comments:

  1. Gorges Smythe29 September 2013 at 09:39

    Nice-looking knife!

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  2. Fimbulmyrk1 October 2013 at 05:09

    Great one! I love the tan on the yew handle, what oil or concoction do you use?

    And I am with you on the Leuku... all a matter of skill, but also of the balance of the blade. I find most Leukus are quite thin and well-balanced. Try that with one of those monster "tactical" cleavers they sell as survival knives...;-) Apart from that, in Germany we say: "Wenn der Bauer nicht schwimmen kann, liegt es an der Badehose" (If the peasant cannot swim, it´s because of the swimming pants;-)) It´s all a matter of making do with what you have!

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    1. Buzzard2 October 2013 at 00:44

      Thanks Fimbulmyrk, the wood is it's own naural reddish colour, the only oil on it was with a quick soak in boiled linseed oil, not another thing on it, I wanted to keep it as natural as possible. I also like your German saying, it's very apt!!

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  3. Menseffects6 November 2013 at 23:11

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    1. Buzzard23 November 2013 at 13:14

      Thanks for dropping by, but if you want to advertise your own commercial enterprise a request to me first would be appreciated.

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