This is my most recent toy. It’s very rough and ready, a really simple shape, which is very very loosely based on a puuko. I’ve done a convex grind and then differentially hardened it. It’s made from a rasp with oddly curved teeth. The handle was treated to a thorough brushing with a wire brush … Continue reading Rough and rustic Stubby blade
We recently bought some new bedroom furniture from a great company called Indigo. First though we requested a sample of their oak. I imagined a tiny chunk would arrive through the post but was surprised to find a piece that was roughly 6 inches long by four and around an inch thick. Ok so it … Continue reading Free samples come in handy
It’s odd how internal discussion, and by that I mean conversation in my head leads to a sub-concious change in direction. This post started out as a look at specif blade shapes and how they work, or not, for me. Ah well, that’s yet another idea for a post. I’ve talked about how I sharpen … Continue reading What knife for what carving style
A little while ago I posted a picture of the little knife I was using for carving as I walk the dog. I mentioned that I had a few issues with it and I was looking to improve it. Well, I’ve definitely improved on it but not in the way I originally thought. I’ve resurrected … Continue reading My oldest, newest knife
I thought you’d like this board on Pinterest… http://pin.it/h7z4U4l Continue reading Check out this board on Pinterest!
That is the $64,000 question isn’t it? Well the answer is certainly not as simple as some seem to want to make it. There are a wide range of systems and formulaic methods for sharpening that people seem hell-bent on convincing us all to buy or use. For me producing an edge that I could … Continue reading How to sharpen a knife
Having been carving for nearly 40 years I’ve spent a considerable amount of time looking for the single perfect combination of blade length, shape and grind profile to give me the perfect woodcarving knife. I have tried wharncliffe style blades, puuko shaped ones and purpose made, so called, woodcarving knives. I’ve made umpteen different knives … Continue reading In search of the perfect woodcarving knife
Still a beginner but I think I’m getting the idea, Continue reading Lips
I’ve always wanted to improve my drawing ability, don’t get me wrong when it comes to technical drawing, perspectives etc I have no problem. I am a trained and qualified architectural technician after all. No, what I’m talking about is sketching, I’ve always wanted to be able to do those effortless sketches you see in … Continue reading Drawing
OK, so I’ve been sketching out a few ideas and have come up with a rather old hat take on the tree frog idea. The Frog is climbing through a curled up leaf. The leaf curls up around him with the stem curling right over to form an eye to hang him up. His backside … Continue reading A proper carving part 2
Carved by Trev 