Spoon carving tool: STRYI Profi 30mm Hook Knife Set (Left & Right)

The secret to a flawless, "glass-smooth" carved surface isn't found in a higher grit of sandpaper—it lies in the direction of the cut and the geometry of the steel. This 30mm Hook Knife Duo is the professional solution for artisans who refuse to let unpredictable grain dictate the quality of their work. By providing both left and right-handed bevels, this set grants you 360-degree control, allowing you to maintain a "downhill" cut regardless of how the wood fibers shift within the bowl or spoon.

Workshop Logic

The 30mm diameter is the professional "sweet spot"—broad enough for high-volume hollowing yet maneuverable enough for refined finish work in kuksas and medium bowls. In a production environment, a single-sided tool is a mechanical bottleneck. This duo provides the essential bidirectional flow; by switching between left and right bevels, you maintain a constant "downhill" cut through complex grain shifts. This eliminates the microscopic tear-out that ruins premium surfaces, effectively bypassing hours of labor-intensive sanding. It is a complete system for achieving a burnished, tool-finished surface that justifies a premium price point for functional craft.

The “Pro-Steel” Advantage

• Hand-Forged W1-7 High-Carbon Steel: Forged by hand and subjected to our signature 11-stage tempering process for a refined molecular structure capable of holding a "scary sharp" edge.

• 60–62 HRC Hardness: Hardened to the professional limit, ensuring these blades maintain their razor edge through dense hardwoods like oak, walnut, and cherry.

• 3mm Steel Thickness: This professional grade provides the rigidity required for heavy material removal. The 3mm thickness dampens vibration and ensures stable edge geometry for cleaner cuts and better hollowing control.

• European Oak Handles: Finished with natural linseed oil, these ergonomic handles are designed for long carving sessions, providing superior tool feedback and a secure grip.

• Manufacturer-Direct Quality: Produced in our Ukrainian forge to ensure every blade meets rigorous professional standards before it reaches your workbench.

What’s in the Kit

• 30mm Right-Handed Hook Knife: Optimized for aggressive clearing and long, sweeping pull-cuts. Perfect for establishing the primary hollow and shaping the internal walls of kuksas and deep spoons.
• 30mm Left-Handed Hook Knife: The essential counterpart for directional freedom. Use this tool to follow grain changes or perform precision push-cuts, ensuring a symmetrical, tear-out-free finish on both sides of your workpiece.

Complete Your Workshop

• STRYI Profiled Leather Strop : The most efficient way to maintain the specialized pointed geometry of this set. The contoured grooves match the radii of your hook knives for fast, professional-grade polishing.
• STRYI Basswood Spoon Blank: Skip the heavy prep work and move directly to detailing. These knot-free, soft-grain lime wood blanks are the perfect canvas for practicing the complex hollowing techniques enabled by this pointed set.
• STRYI Professional Marking & Detail Knife: Essential for the initial layout phase. Use this to make deep vertical stop-cuts and define your borders before moving in with the hook knives for internal hollowing.