A simple butter knife

[tartanferret]

As a newcomer to carving I was quite pleased with my recent butter knife and thought I would share it with you.


http://photobucket.com/carve


As you can see, I went for simple rather than ornate.


Its made from holly, (there are mixed views as to its toxicity but I’d already made it before I checked this out). Given the information I’ve found (BCUK archives and elsewhere), I reckon its safe for its intended purpose.


Its finished with sesame oil,


I love the distorted look of the finished item. The wood was naturally twisted, whether this is always the case with holly I do not know!


I allowed the natural twist of the wood to influence the shape of the spatula and the resulting handle is very ergonomic.


I’m still not 100% with the tip shape but I wanted neither a pointed or fully rounded end.


I was happy just to get stuck in and see what happened, Rather than design it!


Thanks for looking!


Jon

 

[ex member pyrophil]

Nice knife.

 

[tartanferret]

Thanks Phil !

 

[Elines]

I like the nice clean lines - maybe you should start making aeroplane propellors

 

[brancho]

It probably twisted as it includes the pith by the look of it.
The shape is fine and you can probably cut a bacon sandwich with it I have with the one I have made.

 

[tartanferret]

maybe you should start making aeroplane propellors

Ha ha, I thought that

 

[tartanferret]

It probably twisted as it includes the pith by the look of it.
The shape is fine and you can probably cut a bacon sandwich with it I have with the one I have made.

The whole thing was twisted when I carved it,
might need sharpening just a tad for bacon buttie cutting,

cheers Al