Having read through some very good articles I thought I would try and contribute a little to the community.
In the various threads involving carving the curved bladed knives for carving spoons and dishes etc. are often specially made or expensive comercial ones.
In my line of work I use something very similar, a hoof knife. They come in a variety of styles, both left and right handed, and dependant upon how much you wish to pay can be high quality Solingen steel or cheap and chearfull.
Check out any local saddle shops or farm equipment shops.
I have to admit it is much more pleasant to use these on wood whilst sat in my garden than bent double with a horse leaning on me, the smell is much more pleasant also.
In the various threads involving carving the curved bladed knives for carving spoons and dishes etc. are often specially made or expensive comercial ones.
In my line of work I use something very similar, a hoof knife. They come in a variety of styles, both left and right handed, and dependant upon how much you wish to pay can be high quality Solingen steel or cheap and chearfull.
Check out any local saddle shops or farm equipment shops.
I have to admit it is much more pleasant to use these on wood whilst sat in my garden than bent double with a horse leaning on me, the smell is much more pleasant also.
