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Posted March 7, 2024
Once the current batch of tools sells out, I will continue making only SN-M.

Forged Bevel Straight Knives

These knives have exceptionally fine main bevels of 10 to 12 degrees. Only the very edges are given micro bevels. This not only allows the knife to slice through the wood with incredible ease, but also makes for quick sharpening because it is only the micro bevel that is honed.		 Here is more information about my bevel forging process.

Below is a picture of the three knives together for perspective

three forged bevel straight knives shown together

Please Note:    I don't use any jigs for shaping the profiles or bevels of these straight knives. Each blade is a bit different because they are forged and finished individually. Some are more rounded or staighter, for instance, or have less of the forging marks where the bevels were ground back more.

Large      $81

Temporarily discontinued
Large Straight knife for heavy two handed wood carving and chip carving. Razor sharp wood carving knife made be North Bay Forge.
SN-L    2 1/4" blade    6 1/2" handle
9" overall    

Medium     $65


My most popular Straight knife for general wood whittling and wood chip carving. Razor sharp wood carving knife made be North Bay Forge.
SN-M   1 1/2 " blade    6" handle
8" overall    

Small     $52

Temporarily discontinued
My smallest Straight knife for detailed general wood whittling and wood chip carving. This offers the optimum in control for detailed wood carving. Razor sharp wood carving knife made be North Bay Forge.
SN-S   7/8" blade    6" handle
7" overall    
Any serious woodcarver will tell you it's no fun carving with a dull knife. Cheap knives don't stay sharp. Poor quality knives have been responsible for discouraging many novice carvers. These very finely bevelled knives come razor sharp and stay that way with minimal care.
  
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Extra Long Straight Knife

With a 3 inch blade (with forged bevels), this is handy for carving on larger pieces and still have enough length for slicing cuts.
The Cherry wood handle is regular length for single handed use (not extra long for two handed use). It is given a satin varnish finish, to make it stand up to kitchen use, as I also sell this as a paring knife.

hand forged paring knife

PN       3" blade       6" handle       $110.00
Temporarily discontinued

Double Edge Straight Knife

This knife was originally designed by a bassoon player for shaping and scraping reeds. It is also a very versatile general carving knife. The blade is sharpened on both top and bottom. The entire straight edge (on bottom) is sharp and is 1.5 inches long. The rounded edge on top is only sharp along half it's length (at the tip). The other half of the top is thick and unsharpened so your thumb can press on it for greater power and control.

This knife was originally designed by a bassoon player for shaping and scraping reeds. It is also a very versatile general carving knife. The blade is sharpened on both edges. The entire straight edge is sharp (1.5 inches). The rounded edge is only sharp along half it's length (at the tip). The other half of the rounded edge is thick and unsharpened so your thumb can press on it for greater control and power.

(Please note: the "straight" edge now has forged bevels and is slightly rounded)

SNDE       1.5" blade       6" handle       $94.00
Temporarily discontinued

My carving knives are intended for serious wood carvers. They are razor sharp and can be very dangerous if used improperly. Please be careful and don't allow young people to use them unsupervised.

Your satisfaction is fully guaranteed. If you have a problem of any kind with one of my knives, please let me know. I will make it right with you.

 
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