Q: What is it used for?
A hook knife makes a paring cut with fine control for hollowing concave forms, such as the inside of a bowl or spoon.
10S1040 - Narex Right-Hand Roughing Hook Knife
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Used for hollowing concave forms, this hook knife is designed to take a paring cut, permitting excellent control. It has a pronounced curve (approximately 1/2" radius) for rapid material removal. The steel blade comes sharpened and honed to a keen edge, and the thick, 4 1/2" long beech handle has an oval shape that fits comfortably in the palm.
Right-hand and left-hand models are available. You may need only the version that suits your dominant hand, although they are complementary, since having both gives you greater flexibility to accommodate changes in grain direction.
Made by Narex in the Czech Republic, this is a high-quality tool for a reasonable price.
We also offer a shallow hook knife, as well as handed sets of one roughing knife and one shallow knife.
A hook knife makes a paring cut with fine control for hollowing concave forms, such as the inside of a bowl or spoon.
Yes, the blade arrives sharpened and honed, so it's ready to use without any initial set-up.
The right-hand version cuts most naturally in one grain direction and the left-hand version in the other, so carvers who regularly hollow curves both ways often find it worth owning both for smoother results with less tear-out.
The handle is beechwood, shaped oval and measuring 4 1/2" long, sized for a secure grip during hollowing cuts.
This hook knife is made by Narex in the Czech Republic, a manufacturer known for well-made tools at a reasonable price.
| Materials | Steel blade; beechwood handle |
| Dimensions | 4 1/2" handle length; approximately 1/2" blade curve radius |
| Includes | Hook knife |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Czech Republic |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Narex Roughing Hook Knife
Used for hollowing concave forms, this hook knife is designed to take a paring cut, permitting excellent control. It has a pronounced curve (approximately 1/2" radius) for rapid material removal. The steel blade comes sharpened and honed to a keen edge, and the thick, 4 1/2" long beech handle has an oval shape that fits comfortably in the palm.
Right-hand and left-hand models are available. You may need only the version that suits your dominant hand, although they are complementary, since having both gives you greater flexibility to accommodate changes in grain direction.
Made by Narex in the Czech Republic, this is a high-quality tool for a reasonable price.
We also offer a shallow hook knife, as well as handed sets of one roughing knife and one shallow knife.
Choose an option to view item availability.
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