BeaverCraft Vuolupuukko 80 mm, oak sculpted handle

The BeaverCraft Whittle Knife with an 80 mm blade is a great tool for wood carving and rough shaping. It has a straight blade with a curved, durable tip that's perfect for more aggressive material removal.

With this whittle knife, you can cut both soft and hard wood. You can carve spoons, ladles, walking sticks, miniatures, and tons more. The handle is made from oak and treated with natural linseed oil.

The blade is made from special knife steel, hardened and sharpened with care. The knife works for both right- and left-handers.

Key Features:

Blade Length - 80 mm, which allows for precise and stable carving.
Blade Width - 17 mm, giving the blade extra stable power and control while carving.
Handle Length - 120 mm, providing a comfy and secure grip.
Materials - Oak handle and blade from special knife steel.
Handedness - Works for both right- and left-handers.
Warranty - 10-year warranty from the original purchase date.

Usage:

Preparation: Make sure your work area is safe and the lighting is good enough.
Carving: Start by whittling away the bigger, unnecessary parts from the piece with the knife.
Shaping: Move on to finer shaping until you get the desired form.
Finishing: Use sandpaper to remove rough edges and make the surface smooth.
Maintenance: Keep the knife sharp and clean it regularly.

Sharpening the Knife
Even though the BeaverCraft knife's blade is made from high-quality steel and pre-sharpened at the factory, every user needs to maintain that sharp edge regularly. Keeping the blade sharp is essential for smooth and precise carving. In this section, we'll talk about how you can keep your knife's edge sharp.
How to Sharpen the BeaverCraft Whittle Knife:
Supplies:

Whetstone or sharpening stone
Leather strop
Sharpening compound

Steps:

Choosing the Sharpening Stone:

Use a medium-coarse sharpening stone to change the blade's shape or create new bevels.
Use a finer stone for finishing the blade and achieving a razor-sharp edge.

Sharpening the Blade:

Place the knife on the sharpening stone so the bevel angle stays the same throughout the sharpening process.
Draw the blade over the stone with repeated, even strokes. Remember to sharpen the entire length of the blade evenly.
Check the sharpness regularly and switch to a finer stone once you're happy with the blade's shape.

Stropping:

Apply sharpening compound to the leather strop.
Hold the knife at a low angle to the strop and lightly draw the edge against the leather. Repeat this several times until the blade is mirror-shiny and super sharp.

Finishing:

Test the sharpness carefully, like on paper. The blade should cut through paper effortlessly.
Use the knife carefully and enjoy that sharp, powerful cut!

Tips:

Angle is Key: Keep the sharpening angle consistent with every stroke.
Patience: Don't rush it. Sharpening is a skill, and it might take time to master.
Storage: Take good care of your knife's storage. Don't leave it in a damp place or where it might bump into other hard materials, so the blade doesn't get damaged.

10-Year Warranty
This product comes with a 10-year warranty starting from the original purchase date.

BeaverCraft Company guarantees that:

Every tool is tested and goes through strict quality control.
The tools are professionally sharpened and come ready to use right out of the package.
Each tool has a solid build, with the blade securely glued and firmly attached to the handle.
The tool's blade is made from heat-treatable carbon steel and hardened to 56+ HRC.
Our tools won't break if used properly (only for wood carving).

The warranty does not cover the following cases:

Normal wear and tear on the product. Every customer is responsible for maintaining the sharpness of their purchased tool. Loss of sharpness during use is not grounds for repair or replacement by BeaverCraft.
Misuse or improper handling. BeaverCraft tools are designed only for hand carving.
Lack of maintenance and cleaning (learn how to maintain your tool). Errors from improper storage are not grounds for replacement.
Self-repair, modification, disassembly, and any other human actions that cause damage.
Loss of the tool.

Disclaimer:

The ten-year warranty applies only to BeaverCraft wood carving tools.

Always pay the utmost attention when using or sharpening our tools.
BeaverCraft tools are not designed as weapons and should never be used as such.
Injuries from careless use or improper maintenance of BeaverCraft tools are a risk that our customers are aware of. You should never forget safety precautions and follow proper procedures when using wood carving tools.
Children should not use BeaverCraft tools without adult supervision.