My first spoon

[sxmolloy]

I recently got a crook knife from Outdoor Code and have been busy trying to carve a spoon. This is my first attempt.

Now I know it's not the best spoon ever shown on here, far from it in fact, but I am quite pleased for a first attempt.

I've kind of got the bug now and was starting on a new one when....woops, the crook knife slipped and embedded itself in my left thumb, and I write with my left hand. Sharp things them Crook Knives

I've also made the case for it like the one in Jon R's post
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21907&highlight=crook+knife but it's nowhere near as nice so I won't show that one .

Thanks for looking and any tips are more than welcome.

ATB Stu

 

[tommy the cat]

That looks pretty good to me mate. My first attempt is still waiting for sanded looks a little like you suffered the same problem as me getting carried away with taking off al ittle too much from the handle!!!??!!!
Have a look at my pics .... anyway not a criticism as its better than mine, a bit addictive and very relaxing carving eh? Watch the fingers though (bet you dont do that again!)
Dave

 

[jon r]

I've also made the case for it like the one in Jon R's post
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21907&highlight=crook+knife but it's nowhere near as nice so I won't show that one .

Thanks for looking and any tips are more than welcome.

ATB Stu

You must show me the crook knife case you've made! I would love to see it no matter how good it is! Pretty please with a cherry on top!

When carving a spoon i tend to leave the handle thick untill near to the end because it gives you something to grip on to.

If i were a beginner i would maybe carve a stiring spoon first because its simple and you dont need a curved piece of wood etc. Just keep carving and you should notice improvement in your work from spoon to spoon! Also take your time and dont rush!! Think about each cut you make and keep comparing each side of the spoon to make sure things are symetrical.

Take inspiration from spoons in your cuttelry draw for shapes. You could even draw round them as a template.

I would advise that you should use easily carvable woods when only a beginner. Try using Lime wood or Sycamore.


Hope that helps. The thing that will improve your skills most is not advice though, its getting out there and doing it.

Jon

 

[Matt Weir]

Superb effort! but I bet that bite stings eh?

 

[John Fenna]

Ouch!
That must sting!
Nice spoon though!