Davis Bros. Collectible Hand Made #7 S Wood Carving & Whittling Detail Knife

Description

Hello friends,
This is a new Davis Brothers knife, a
# 7 S
Wood Carving Small Detail Knife. This pattern has a straight edge and a pointed tip with downcurved spine. This one was made about 25% smaller than the standard #7 for those doing smaller, more intricate work. It will quickly become a favorite and you will want it readily at hand. It 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 these little knives.  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.
AUCTION DETAILS: I make 5-7 knives each week and put them up for auction on Saturday evening starting at 5:00 PM. Pacific time. The auctions are staggered, with one every 10 minutes, to allow customers to view each one in sequence. The previous week's auctions are ending at the same time, with 10 minutes between to allow last minute bidding on each one. In addition to the auctions, each knife has a "Buy It Now" price to allow immediate purchase. The "Buy It Now" option ends for each knife when a bid is placed on it.
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 machine-like 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 straight cutting edge which makes it useful for precision work.
HANDLE:
The handle is Teak from Thailand, with a milk chocolate brown color with darker grain patterns. Teak finishes very smoothly and is really nice in the hand.
It is finished with hand rubbed  natural Shellac and Carnauba wax, a very durable finish  that highlights the beauty of the wood. This handle  fits neatly into the hand and is slim enough forward to be used like a pencil for fine control.
CONSTRUCTION:  This knife is 7 5/8" overall, with a 2" long blade that is  7/16" wide before tapering to a point.  The cutting edge is straight and comes to a drop point
at the fine tip. The blade is set with epoxy and further secured with two bronze rivets.
CARVING CHARACTERISTICS:  This little knife will be so useful it will end up on your workbench close to hand most of the time. It is compact and light and a delight in the hand. The blade is made for creation and cleanup of fine detail work and delicate stop cuts. The straight edge is superior in making even cuts, like those for notching, joint work, planing, etc. It excels at trimming and incising, and is ideal for carving and whittling in the round and for general hobby work. It works well at the end of carving to get the final details cleaned up. 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.
SAFETY FIRST! : This blade is extremely sharp. 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.
SHIPPING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE: I charge only what the Postal Service fee is on an average shipment for that weight, with no additional handling fees. I have several auctions running each 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.