Today I got to start on the grinding of what will hopefully become a blade I can use for carving. I am using part of an old saws-all blade which is made of tempered steel for the blade, and yew for the handle. My guide for now is a blade that Tom shaped awhile ago. It is a drop point blade which is great for all around carving. For the handle I am taking the basic shape from an old Kestrel Tools catalog, but am putting my own spin on it. Kestrel tools is a company that makes different northwest coast art carving tools like adzes, crooked knives and basic carving knives. It was started and is still run by a friend of Tom's. If all goes well in the next couple days there will be a finished blade in my hand! It is also worth noting the absolutely beautiful piece of yew I am using for the handle. When I cut open the piece of wood I was awestruck by how amazing the wood was. The grain created a beautiful pattern and the purple in the wood is unbelievable.
Blade, Handle Sketches, and the future handle
Toms knife (Silver) and my knife (Black)
The future handle in a beautiful piece of wood
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