S. Djarv Hantverk Spoon Knife - Big

  1 of 8

  Overall, the knife is an excellent size for me and the handle fits my normal sized man's hand nicely. The knife's steel and handle quality is excellent. My reason for 4 stars ( 4.5 stars not an option), not 5 is that half of the back side of the knife is not smooth and requires about 30-60 minutes to bring it to silky smoothness to be able to glide it easily in a spoon's bowl when cutting. This requires honing the back with progressive wet/dry sandpaper to 1200 grit and then stropping on leather with honing compound. Not hard to do and necessary to bring this high quality tool to perform at its maximum potential. The cutting edge also needs sharpening, for as it comes from SD, it is not as sharp as it can be with some sharpening work that any spoon carver should be capable of doing easily. This additional sharpening and tuning is not unusual on some high end tools like this SD, in order that the user can set it up to exactly her/his liking. Excellent hook carving tool.  

  Michael Obrien

  2 of 8

  What a great tool, beautifully hand made and comfortable. Strong and holds an edge very well. Two things I dislike, firstly the handle has ridges. These ridges are uncomfortable, but easy to sand down. Secondly, the bevel was badly finished so I used a 240 grit to form a single clean bevel.  

  Tom S

  3 of 8

  Simple design with excellent materials. The steel and wood quality shines through. Very sharp.  

  Michael Carter

  4 of 8

  I ordered three S. Djarv spoon knives for my daughter and, due to a mishap, got a left handed big instead of a left handed standard. When I contacted Woodlore to explain I was really cheeky and said I would keep the big one instead of going through the rigmarole of sending it back ( the big one is £5 more). To my surprise, Steven Bullen said I should keep the big knife anyway and Woodlore would send a left handed standard free of charge. I am spoiled by Woodlore's excellent service at all times but this was above and beyond. I cannot praise the Merchandising and Marketing team enough. Thanks again, folks. Woodlore will always be my first choice providers of kit.  

  David Young

  5 of 8

  I'm right handed, & have a bone problem, arthritis? So I'm using my left hand to keep on carving for when my right hand packs up. So far so good, it sits nicely & I can easily use the spoon knife to continue my hobby of carving.  

  Nigel Watts

  6 of 8

  WOW. Brilliant, I know have the whole set of crooked knives, they are all superbly crafted and work more than well, love them and couldn't do without them, haha may sound a bit strange, but they make all jobs so easy. I am going to buy one more of the largest crooked knives and make a double handle.  

  Craig Allen Rayner

  7 of 8

  Works wonderfully well and exudes old-school hand-made charm. Quality you can rely on. My spoon knives from Ray Mears sit together in my Ray Mears Suede Leather Tool Roll. I recommend these Swedish tools - They come super sharp and ready. Fine quality.  

  Ade Larsen

  8 of 8

  Fantastic little tool! There simply isn't anything else that does what this can. Very therapeutic to use too.  

  Katy Webb