Traditional Sloyd style carving.

tarmix101

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This is a bit different, but seems to fit here best I guess. The Swedish "Sloyd" style carving has been around a long time. It advocates using a 1.75 to 3.00 inch traditional blade but really comes from a work ethic, or training pattern.

Reference:
http://www.morewords.com/word/sloyd/

I'm a pupil at best, but wanted to share some work, and traditional carving knives.

Sloyd style straight knife. Pinewood forge. O1, and cherry wood:
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Pinewood forge bend knife. O1, and Walnut wood:
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Cape forge straight knife (American style carving) 1095 and Walnut wood:
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Cape forge bent knife (American style carving) 1095 and Walnut wood:
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Seemed to fit the traditional pattern of knives. Carving spoons, forks, and spatulas has been great fun over the last 9-10 months of learning. If anyone is interested, all the above are great knives.

Enjoy......:thumbup:
 
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Great post and very folksy. You're doing very nice work. When you get brave, do a search for "love spoons" and try your hand at those. :D
 
Thanks for the compliments Guys.

It's a great hobby. After supper my Daughters and I go out to the shop. I throw some wood, sandpaper, and glue at them and they are busy for hours. Great way to finish out the evening. :)
 
KnifeHead said:
Great post and very folksy. You're doing very nice work. When you get brave, do a search for "love spoons" and try your hand at those. :D
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Those take work, let me tell you. I'm not much of a carver, but I'm making one for my wife for our anniversary. I mean, I know how they do some of that stuff, but jeez.

Those look really awesome, Tarmix. I think I have to get one of those bent knives, now.

James
 
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