Davis Bros. Collectible Hand Made GLK #4L Woodcarving & Whittling Detail Knife

Description

Hello friends,
This is a new Davis Brothers knife, a Wood Carving Small detail Knife. It is a rendition of  #4 in the G.L.K. (Great Little Knife) series I've been making lately. This one I made a little longer, for more reach. It has a nice gently curved blade, and is small enough for fine work. This is really a handy  knife with a striking Bocote
handle that feels great in the hand. This knife was hand forged by a carver, for carvers, right here on the Pacific Northwest Coast.  Davis Bros., well known for high quality hand forged NW Coast style woodcarving tools, will make a limited number of some favorites.  We make a wide selection of Crook or Crooked knives, Detail knives and Hook knives, as well as Chip Carving and Whittling knives.  Detail knives  are used in accompaniment with crook knives, as well as chip carving and other  stock removal knives.
SAFETY FIRST! : This blade is extremely sharp.
Please use caution when removing from the package.
Always be aware of where  you are cutting, and do not put hands, fingers or other parts of your body in the path of the blade.  Always wear a cut-resistant carving glove on the hand not holding the knife.  And please keep this knife safely away from children.
WORKMANSHIP:  Each knife is unique and hand crafted, with no automated processes used in the more than 30 machining, forging and woodworking tasks for each one.  Some very fine tool marks may be visible on the knives. I do not attain absolute machinelike perfection, but strive to combine art, beauty and utility.  The look and feel of this tool when held is beautiful, smooth, and inspires the work at hand.
BLADE: It was made using 1095 high carbon blade steel, ground to shape then forged, refined and hardened.  It  was then tempered to keep a durable, keen edge and is extremely sharp. The blade profile has a slight curvature along the cutting edge which makes it relatively easy to sharpen.
HANDLE
: The handle is made from Bocote which grows in Central and South America. It has a very pleasing contrast between it's light brown background and almost black striped grain markings, for a very distinctive look.  This is one of the smaller handle styles, fits the hand nicely, and gives fine control to this small knife.  It is finished with hand rubbed  natural Shellac and Carnauba wax, a very durable finish  that highlights the beauty of the wood.
CONSTRUCTION:  This knife is 6 3/4" overall, with a 1 3/4" long blade that is  3/8" wide before tapering to a point.  The cutting edge is curved very slightly overall and curved gently at the tip.  The blade is set with epoxy and further secured with two bronze rivets.
CARVING CHARACTERISTICS:  This little knife will be so handy it will end up on your workbench most of the time. The blade is made for creation and cleanup of fine detail work and delicate cuts. The curvature of the edge allows smooth curves to be cut while incising and slicing. It is ideal for carving and whittling in the round. This knife works well at the end of carving to get the final details cleaned up, and will reach neatly into a crevice.
With a double bevel edge , this knife can be used with either hand, and cuts well either pushing or pulling.  The blade has plenty of strength for these tasks, but should not be used for prying. For best performance, when sharpening this tool both sides should be sharpened.
SHIPPING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE: I have several auctions running this week , and will gladly combine shipping to save you money. Wait for the combined invoice if you have multiple purchases/wins. I offer a 30 day return policy and will personally work to resolve any issues.  I strive for Quality and Customer Satisfaction.