Ikeuchi Hamono Spear Style Carving Knife

Ikeuchi Spear Point Carving Knife 

Ikeuchi carving knives are hand forged in small batches at a facility operated by three generations of master craftsmen. Since 1953 the family has been making knives in Miki City, Japan,renowned for its tool making industry since the Edo period.

Unleash exceptional precision with this Japanese-inspired carving knife, featuring a distinctive spear-point blade perfect for intricate woodworking and detailed crafts. This compact tool offers unparalleled control, allowing you to execute fine cuts and delicate shaping with ease.

Key Features:

• Spear Point Blade: The unique spear-shaped blade excels at piercing, detailed carving, and creating precise angles, ideal for working in tight spaces and achieving intricate designs.
• Aogami Blue 2 Steel: Crafted from high-carbon Aogami Blue 2 steel, renowned for its exceptional sharpness and edge retention, allowing for clean, effortless cuts.
• Laminated Construction: The blade features a core of hard steel sandwiched between layers of softer iron, providing durability and preventing breakage while maintaining a razor-sharp edge. 
  
  
• Single Bevel Design: The single-bevel edge enables precise, controlled cuts, making it perfect for creating clean lines and working along edges with accuracy.
• Compact Size: The smaller size offers exceptional maneuverability, allowing for intricate work and fine detail carving that larger knives can't achieve.
• Traditional Cherry Wood Handle: The comfortable and ergonomic cherry wood handle provides a secure grip, reducing hand fatigue during extended use.

Ideal For:

• Detailed Wood Carving: Perfect for creating intricate patterns, relief carvings, and fine details on wood surfaces.
• Precision Shaping: The spear point excels at shaping and contouring wood, allowing for precise control over the material.
• Fine Craftwork: Ideal for delicate projects such as model making, miniature carving, and detailed craft applications.
• Lino Cutting and Printmaking: The sharp blade allows for clean, precise cuts on lino blocks for printmaking.
• Leather Craft: Suitable for detailed leather cutting and skiving, enabling intricate designs and precise shaping.

Care Instructions:

Maintain the blade's sharpness and prevent rust by cleaning and drying it after each use. Regularly oil the blade with camellia oil or a similar rust-preventative oil. Sharpen the blade with whetstones as needed. Due to the high carbon steel, ensure the blade is kept dry to prevent rust.

This Japanese-inspired spear point carving knife is a valuable addition to any woodworker's or craftsperson's toolkit, offering exceptional precision and control for the most intricate projects.