Hello friends,
This is a new Davis Brothers knife, a Wood Carving Small detail Knife. It's a variation of the #24 pattern in the G.L.K. (Great Little Knife) series. The #24 has a straight edge and curved spine with a sharp tip. It is excellent for delicate work. I call this handle the "Steve's Special" because it was inspired by a valued customer's request. It feels great in your hand, with finger notches for a special grip. The forward shape of the handle increases comfort for applying pressure to the blade while the bulk of the wood in the posterior portion of the handle provides that comfortable, weighty feeling that most carvers appreciate. This is a "B" version of the handle with a more slim and contoured shape, and The wood is a pretty piece of Leopardwood, with a rich red / brown background and dramatic lighter grain patterns. You will want it close to hand in your knife rack, and will reach for it frequently. It was hand forged by a carver, for carvers, right here on the Pacific Northwest Coast. Davis Bros., well known for high quality hand forged NW Coast style woodcarving tools, will make a limited number of some favorites. We make a wide selection of Crook or Crooked knives, Detail knives and Hook knives, as well as Chip Carving and Whittling knives. Detail knives are used in accompaniment with crook knives, as well as chip carving and other stock removal knives.
SAFETY FIRST! : This blade is extremely sharp. Please use care when removing from the packaging. Always be aware of where you are cutting, and do not put hands, fingers or other parts of your body in the path of the blade. Always wear a cut-resistant carving glove on the hand not holding the knife. And please keep this knife safely away from children.
AUCTION DETAILS: I make 5-7 knives each week and put them up for auction on Saturday evening starting at 5:00 PM. Pacific time. The auctions are staggered, with one every 10 minutes, to allow customers to view each one in sequence. The previous week's auctions are ending at the same time, with 10 minutes between to allow last minute bidding on each one. In addition to the auctions, each knife has a "Buy It Now" price to allow immediate purchase. The "Buy It Now" option ends for each knife when a bid is placed on it.
WORKMANSHIP: Each knife is unique and hand crafted, with no automated processes used in the more than 30 machining, forging and woodworking tasks for each one. Some very fine tool marks may be visible on the knives. I do not attain absolute machine-like perfection, but strive to combine art, beauty and utility. The look and feel of this tool when held is beautiful, smooth, and inspires the work at hand.
BLADE: It was made using 1095 high carbon blade steel, ground to shape then forged, refined and hardened. It was then tempered to keep a durable, keen edge and is extremely sharp. The blade profile is gently curved along the cutting edge which makes it suitable for many carving an whittling tasks.
HANDLE: The handle is made of Leopardwood from Central and South America. It is a hard and dense wood with very distinctive and attractive iridescent and lighter colored spots on a dark brown background. I call this handle the "Steve's Special" because it was inspired by a valued customer's request. It feels great in your hand, with finger notches for a special grip. The forward shape of the handle increases comfort for applying pressure to the blade while the bulk of the wood in the posterior portion of the handle provides that comfortable, weighty feeling that most carvers appreciate. This is a "B" version of the handle with a more slim and contoured shape. It is finished with hand rubbed natural Shellac and Carnauba Wax
CONSTRUCTION: This knife is 6 5/8"overall, with a 1 7/16" long blade that tapers from 7/16" wide over it's length. It has a straight edge and fine curved tip. The blade is set with epoxy and further secured with two bronze rivets.
CARVING CHARACTERISTICS: This little knife feels great in your hand and you will reach for it constantly. The straight edge is superior in making even cuts, like those for notching, joint work, planing, etc. It is delicate and will excel at creation and cleanup of fine detail work and stop cuts. With a double bevel edge , this knife can be used with either hand, and cuts well either pushing or pulling. It is ideal for carving and whittling in the round and for general hobby work. The blade has plenty of strength for these tasks, but should not be used for prying. For best performance, when sharpening this tool both sides should be sharpened.
SHIPPING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE: I charge only what the Postal Service fee is on an average shipment for that weight, with no additional handling fees. I have several auctions running each week, and will gladly combine shipping to save you money. Wait for the combined invoice if you have multiple purchases/wins. I offer a 30 day return policy and will personally work to resolve any issues. I strive for Quality and Customer Satisfaction.