Here are recent examples of faces carved into blade covers. Carved blade covers are a fun way to practice carving faces as well as having a practical way to protect the blade in storage.  The secret to carving better faces is to carve faces as often as possible because there is nothing to take the place of Practice, Practice, and Practice.  Faces carved on blade covers are a ready reference for studying a carved face as well as adding a little whimsy to the carving knife’s appearance.  Click on Knife Blade Covers to visit an earlier posting to learn how to make your own blade covers.