Description
The Chip carving knife has got a straight edge and bent spine. The blade is thin and the tip of the edge gives good control when working, in combination with putting a finger around the spine of the blade.
The chip carving technique is an old and traditional method of producing patterns in your work. Chip carving means that you first make a shallow cut in the wood to make a pattern. Two cuts from two sides and then you chip away wood in between the cuts. You carve and chip – carve and chip. And through this you are making patterns and shadow effects.
We make this knife in two sizes. The blade measures 8×35 mm for the small one and 15×50 for the large one.
The large chip carving knife is of course good for chip carving, but also for carving sculptures. For instance sculptures of figurines, when you want to have high amount of control and precise carving. Especially if you want to work with the point of the edge. The large chip carving knife is a bit more tough and steadier compared to the smaller one.
The small chip carving knife is a model we have been making for over 30 years. It is made completely with the chip carving technique in mind. It is elegant and light, with its narrow and thin blade.
Please read more about the difference between engraving and chip carving on our site: https://djarv.se/en/inspiration-en/#tool-hints , under section “For carving and engraving”.