The Svante Djarv Chip Carving Knife 35x8 is a masterclass in tool design, meant explicitly for chip carving, engraving, and very fine carving tasks. With its Wharncliffe grind and straight cutting edge, this knife primarily caters to tip cutting. Suited for decorative surface engraving, including the intricate karveskurd, it's an indispensable addition to your tool roll. Fashioned with a hand-forged, high-carbon blade, it promises precision and durability. The knife is sharpened and honed, ready to be used straight out of the box, although a final honing can refine its edge further.
Specifications:
- Blade Grind: Wharncliffe grind designed mainly for tip cutting.
- Material: Hand-forged high-carbon blade.
- Bevels: Ground flat to around 20 degrees. The polishing process might introduce a slight convexity.
- Blade Dimensions: 8mm (5/16") deep and 35mm (1 3/8") long.
- Total Length: Approximately 145mm (5 3/4").
- Handle: The comfortable ribbed handle, crafted from Swedish elm, offers an excellent grip. It measures 110mm (4 1/4") in length.
- Sharpness: Delivered sharpened and honed; however, a concluding honing can enhance its performance.
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.
