Michi Hamono hook carving knife with Aogami steel blade and wooden handle
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Michi Hamono Hook Carving Knife – Aogami #2 Steel, 160 mm

$85.00

Michi Hamono hook carving knife for spoon bowls, small hollows and controlled pull cuts. Aogami No.2 laminated steel, compact 160mm form and zelkova handle for secure carving control. Ships from Perth.

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Product Care

Japanese carbon steel tools stay at their best when they are wiped dry, kept clean of sap, sharpened before they become blunt and oiled before storage. Read the full guide.

 

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Description

Japanese hook carving knife for spoon bowls and tight hollows

This Michi Hamono hook carving knife is designed for spoon carving, small bowls and controlled hollowing work. The short curved blade focuses the cut, making it useful for shaping the inside of spoon bowls and other tight concave forms.

Made in Miki, Japan, it uses Aogami No.2 laminated steel for strong edge retention and clean cutting feel. The compact 160mm form and zelkova handle give secure control for careful pull cuts and thumb-assisted strokes.

Hook knife vs carving set

  • Choose this hook knife if you specifically need to hollow spoon bowls or small concave shapes.
  • Choose a full carving set if you want multiple profiles for general shaping, paring and detail work.
  • If you are starting from scratch, compare the Cypress complete spoon carving set.

Who should not buy this

  • Do not buy this as your only carving tool if you need straight paring, layout or general shaping profiles.
  • Do not buy this for prying, twisting or rough stock removal.
  • Do not buy carbon steel if you want a tool that can be stored wet without care.

Care expectations

Wipe clean after each session and dry thoroughly. Strop regularly to maintain sharpness, and re-sharpen on waterstones when stropping no longer restores the edge. Store dry with the blade cap in place.

For stones, oil and rust removal, browse Japanese tool care and sharpening. For related tools, browse Japanese carving knives and spoon tools.

Specifications
  • Overall length: 160 mm
  • Blade length: ~50–60 mm
  • Blade width: 15–9 mm
  • Blade thickness: ~2 mm
  • Steel: Aogami Blue No.2 laminated
  • Handle: Zelkova hardwood, oval palm grip
  • Tang: Hidden tang construction
  • Accessory: Includes fitted leather protective cap
Maintenance

Wipe clean after each session and dry thoroughly. Strop on leather or fine compound to maintain sharpness. Re-sharpen on a medium or fine waterstone only when stropping no longer restores the edge.

Store dry with the blade cap in place. For stones, oil and rust removal, browse the Japanese tool care and sharpening range.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hook radius used for?

A small radius focuses the cut for spoon bowls and tight hollows, allowing precise material removal with controlled pull strokes and clean surfaces.

Is the steel hard to sharpen?

No. Aogami No.2 steel takes a keen edge and responds well to stropping. Refresh on waterstones only when stropping no longer restores sharpness.

Does it come with a blade cover?

Yes. Each knife includes a fitted protective cap for safe storage and transport.

Can I carve both green and seasoned wood?

Yes. Green wood carves more easily. For seasoned wood, take lighter passes and strop more often to maintain a crisp edge.

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