Crook knife advice...

[spamel]

Yup, got a bit of skin shaved off, didn't go deep though, so no bleeding. I must say, I wasn't expecting it to be so big!! When I opened the package, I thought I'd ordered Captain Hooks' hook thingy, but it works a treat, and I finished my first spoon in no time. I want to make a bowl or kuksa (sp?) next, a job that will be spread out over a few weeks probably!!

Spamel

 

[leon-b]

sorry to bring back an old thread but i too am buying the frosts crook knife and was wondering should i get the single edge or the double edge
thanks leon

 

[Ratbag]

Leon-b:

I would get the single-edged one, as you can then use a thumb on the back of the blade for greater control on fine cuts.

RM says double-edged blades are for fighting anyway

Rat

 

[Bootstrap Bob]

I think RM was probably refering to larger blades.

Going back to tenbears10 posting, I have a Ben Orford crook knife and find it superb. The blade is epoxied into the handle so no worry of it working loose and the handle itself is not round, more of an octagonal shape. As well as being pleasant to the eye this also gives you better control as it doesn't slip around in your hand.

I may investigate one of these Frosts knives as a second one though - I need something a little larger and the price is good.