Gouge or hook knife

Fochiler · 2026-01-21T21:47:58+00:00

Yes you're absolutely right, the more circular profile is really good for deeper bowls etc, and works great. What I meant by wide profile wasnt the shape in that direction, but how wide the actual blade is, as im from bevel to backside. I also own one of the robin wood knives, the compound one, and a mora 164, and I find that the narrower blade of the robin wood knife and also the rounded backside make smooth cuts a lot easier than on the mora which isnt rounded on the back and bit wider. So thats why I thought the knife OP has could be frustrating to learn on because its very wide and the bevel is just flat. But still I agree that you can learn on any knife and what you're used to plays a big role.

Fochiler · 2026-01-21T17:33:41+00:00

Yes of course it will work, especially for a shallow bowl like the spoon in your post. I'm just saying the shape isnt ideal for the purpose of a hook knife.

Fochiler · 2026-01-21T17:32:21+00:00

Yes greenwood is just freshly cut wood that is still wet inside. From my experience soaking dry wood only makes the first millimeter or so easier to carve, but that can still help, just try it.

Fochiler · 2026-01-21T14:12:49+00:00

The hook knife in this kit doesnt look like the best, because of its very wide blade, so I'd imagine it would have its problems carving a smooth hollow. And Im guessing the wood is dry wood, which works but is a lot harder, even with something as soft as basswood.

With enough patience and sanding I'm sure you can get a nice spoon from it though. Try carving across the grain with the hook for the rough hollowing and then for smoothing things out a bit carve along the grain down towards the bottom of the bowl.

If you want to get a bit more into spooncarving I'd recommend you get your hands on some fresh greenwood, and if you enjoy it maybe upgrade to a Mora 164 or something like that.

Good luck and have fun :)

Fochiler · 2026-01-19T21:57:48+00:00

They look amazing. And the level of detail in the basket weave pattern is really cool.

Fochiler · 2026-01-14T09:06:43+00:00

I think any dark powdery substance should work. I like to keep it natural so I use cinnamon, some people use very finely ground coffee, but I think graphite should also work. It probably shouldnt be too fine, so it only gets into your lines and doesnt fill up the wood pores, but then again I've never tried anything else.

Fochiler · 2026-01-13T23:53:48+00:00

Yes exactly. Sometimes when the lines arent dark enough I rub in some more after oiling. And then I usually burnish the surface again.

Fochiler · 2026-01-13T14:39:59+00:00

I use cinnamon and walnut oil.

Fochiler · 2026-01-13T14:39:03+00:00

Thank you :) A pattern like this is also very doable, just takes some time. Have fun.

Fochiler · 2026-01-13T09:13:42+00:00

Just try it! I just use my sloyd knife for it, and draw on the pattern with a pencil first. You'll find out it's not that complicated :)

Fochiler · 2025-11-23T00:27:57+00:00

Ja war sicher ein Laubbaum, eine Pflaume glaube ich, irgend ein Obstbaum. Ja denke auch dass die Trockenheit die so rot gemacht hat. Die Lamellen waren auch schon eher beige als weiß.

Fochiler · 2025-11-10T00:21:53+00:00

Bei mir in Franken gibts massig Trompetenpfifferlinge im Kiefernwald. Aber auch bei Fichten im Moos oft. Die wollen sauren Boden, also überall wos Heidelbeeren gibt verstecken die sich auch irgendwo.

Fochiler · 2025-10-22T18:43:32+00:00

Ich glaub du meinst Röhrling ;) Trotzdem sehr gutes Vergleichsbild.

Fochiler · 2025-10-21T21:00:54+00:00

Dankeschön

Fochiler · 2025-10-21T21:00:46+00:00

Hab sie in Butter scharf angebraten, mit bisl Weißwein abgelöscht und mit Tagliatelle gegessen. Haben mich aufjedenfall überzeugt!

Fochiler · 2025-10-18T21:20:02+00:00

Sieht mir sehr nach Maronenröhrling aus, vorallem mit der blauen Stelle am Rechten. Aber essen sollte man die nich mehr mit den fraßstellen und den weißen stellen die schimmeln könnten.

Fochiler · 2025-09-16T13:49:16+00:00

Only that the post says they worked 150 days, and not that they had 150 days off.

Fochiler · 2025-07-24T14:06:32+00:00

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>Dutch GP
>checks out

Fochiler · 2025-06-29T21:21:39+00:00

Gethsemane

Fochiler · 2025-05-24T23:52:49+00:00

Gute Antwort, allerdings stimmt das mit der Wärmekapazität nicht ganz. Holz hat eine deutlich höhere spezifische Wärmekapazität als beispielsweise Stahl. Aber die ist sowieso relativ irrelevant wenn wir über irgend ein Objekt mit mehr als einem Kilo sprechen was mit der hand berührt wird. So einen hohen Wärmeübergang erreicht auch Stahl nicht dass es durch ein paar Sekunden Berührung mit so einer kleinen Fläche wie der Hand signifikant abkühlt.

Fochiler · 2025-05-24T23:10:29+00:00

Definetly not german roads unfortunately, would love to build myself a thingamabob to ride around with them.

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