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Spoon carving gouge STRYI Profi 80mm (cut width 30mm) for carving wooden spoons (left hand)
Hollowing out deep wooden bowls, large kuksas, or heavy trenchers with standard short hook knives often forces your knuckles against high rims, causing hand strain and loss of control over the cutting angle. The STRYI Profi 80mm left-handed extended spoon hook knife solves this exact bottleneck with a generous 3.15 in / 80mm metal reach paired with a 1.18 in / 30mm cutting diameter, engineered specifically for left-handed pull strokes or counter-rotational cuts inside deep recesses
What Makes This Left-Handed Extended Hook Knife Exceptional
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Extended 3.15 in / 80mm Reach: The long steel neck lifts your knuckles safely above high vessel rims while carving parallel to deep recess bases without hand impact.
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Dedicated Left-Hand Bevel Orientation: Engineered with a left-hand bevel to match natural left-handed pulling mechanics or serve as a counter-rotational finishing tool for right-handers
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High-Carbon U8 Tool Steel: Properly heat-treated alloy steel hardens to 60-62 HRC, delivering the structural rigidity needed to prevent blade flex on dense pear, plum, or dry walnut
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Stout 3 mm Blade Thickness: Heavy-duty stock eliminates tool chatter and apex vibration under rigorous hand pressure across stubborn timbers
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Ergonomic Oak Grip: Seasoned European oak handles measuring 5.31 in (135mm) feature a reinforced copper ferrule to prevent handle splitting and ensure a secure, fatigue-free two-handed palm grip
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Razor-Ready Bench Readiness: Arrives professionally pre-sharpened, hand-honed, and mirror-polished on a leather wheel with compound so you can unpack and start carving immediately
Specs & Technical Details
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Item Article: 150081
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Application: Left-handed deep bowl hollowing, kuksa cavity clearing, trencher shaping, and counter-rotational grain cuts
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Blade Diameter / Cut Width: 1.18 in / 30mm (approx. 1.18 in)
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Blade Thickness: 0.12 in / 3mm (approx. 0.12 in)
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Metal Blade Length: 3.15 in / 80mm (approx. 3.15 in)
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Total Tool Length: 8.46 in / 215mm (approx. 8.46 in)
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Blade Material: High-carbon U8 tool steel
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Blade Hardness: 60-62 HRC
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Handle Material: Seasoned European oak with a natural linseed oil finish and copper ferrule
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Condition: Pre-sharpened, razor-ready finish
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Brand & Origin: STRYI / Made in Ukraine
Practical Workshop Applications
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Deep Kuksa & Bowl Hollowing: Smooth, controlled material extraction inside deep drinking vessels without knuckle restriction
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Counter-Rotational Grain Control: Reversing cutting direction inside complex cavity walls to prevent fiber tearing
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Transition Shaping: Cleaning recess bases and wall transitions smoothly in hardwood spoons and trenchers
Recommended Workshop Additions
Profile Leather Strop & Compound: Essential maintenance gear for keeping sweeping interior curves sharp between active sessions
Training Basswood Blank: Clean, soft carving blocks ideal for testing out layouts and practicing basic deep hollowing cuts
Upgrade your wooden vessel crafting and bring absolute efficiency to your deep hollow projects. Add the STRYI Profi 80 mm left-handed extended hook knife to your cart today and work with complete confidence
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why do I need a dedicated left-handed hook knife?
Wood grain changes direction inside a deep cavity. Having a dedicated left bevel allows left-handed carvers (or right-handers working counter-rotationally) to hook smoothly along the grain without tearing fragile fibers
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Does the 80mm extended neck flex under heavy pressure?
No, the robust 3mm high-carbon steel stock maintains absolute rigidity, letting you apply strong two-handed pressure without tool chatter
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How do I maintain the 30mm cutting radius?
Light passes over a profiled round leather strop or small dowel charged with honing compound along the bevel angle will keep this edge biting cleanly for months of active crafting
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