Q: How do you sharpen a knife like this?
Hone it on a fine sharpening stone. The high-carbon steel is hardened to Rc62 and takes a razor edge quickly.
Hock Carving Knives
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The blades of these carving knives are made from high-carbon steel, hardened to Rc62 (the same steel and hardness as Hock’s high-carbon knives and plane blades) and easy to hone to the sharpest possible edge.
The comfortable handles are jatoba with nothing more than an oil finish.
For those who prefer to make their own handles, the blades are also available unhandled.
Hone it on a fine sharpening stone. The high-carbon steel is hardened to Rc62 and takes a razor edge quickly.
It comes in 1" and 1 1/4" widths, including chip carving and detail knife versions.
Yes, an unhandled version is available for those who prefer to fit their own handle.
These Hock carving knives use high-carbon steel hardened to Rc62, the same steel and hardness as Hock's plane blades.
| Materials | High-carbon steel blade; jatoba handle |
| Dimensions | 1" or 1 1/4" wide, depending on style (carving, chip carving, chip carving stab or detail knife) |
| Includes | Carving knife |
| Color/Finish | Oil finish (handle) |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Hock Carving Knives
The blades of these carving knives are made from high-carbon steel, hardened to Rc62 (the same steel and hardness as Hock’s high-carbon knives and plane blades) and easy to hone to the sharpest possible edge.
The comfortable handles are jatoba with nothing more than an oil finish.
For those who prefer to make their own handles, the blades are also available unhandled.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.
