Spoon craving neck problems

[S.Wind]

I wonder if anyone can help. Every time i crave a spoon i have a problem with the neck of the spoon, can’t get it smooth it fuzzies up - not sure how to explain it is as if I am going against the grain??

 

[Henry_Yorke]

HI,
Going against the grain sounds like your issue, or your knife isnt sharp enough.
Imagine you are always carving downhill - even if you are going ever so slighty up, you will rip the grain rather than cut it, hence the fuzz.
Good luck

 

[C_Claycomb]

Sharp blade, if you don’t strop, try doing so. Then there are some alternative holds for knife and work to safely work with the grain in a controlled way that minimises the problem further