Helvie Knives has added a new knife to the WOOD BEE CARVER’s Signature Knife Series with a smaller version of the Scimitar Blade shape of the # 2. Even though it is much smaller yet it is more than a “detail” knife in that it can carve quite adequately a six inch figure as well as miniatures as evidenced by the photographs below. (click on photos to enlarge) Read the rest of this entry »
Rain Drop Shively is a miniature carving of a fellow smoking a pipe and leaning of his umbrella. Miniatures are always a challenge of finesse cuts that are precise in making each cut count. Miniatures are carved with gentle slicing cuts using primarily the tip end of a small blade in which each cut is intentional. Read the rest of this entry »
John Dunkle of Archbold, Ohio has been making a name for himself through the reputation of the carving knives and carving tools that he makes and sells. Following in his father, Herb Dunkle’s footsteps, John has carved his own niche through the quality and beauty of his woodcarving tools. He is very knowledgeable about what he knows best be it knife making, knife care and sharpening or his helpfulness to wood carvers. Read the rest of this entry »