A beautiful knife that arrived razor sharp and ready to go. I have found my new favourite knife. It makes such fine cuts and can also be used almost like a plane. All round buy this knife, you won't be disappointed
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Cherry Wood Coffee Spoon Blank, 6.7" | STRYI
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Skip rough timber prep and move straight to hands-on carving. This cherry wood spoon blank arrives pre-sawn to the essential spoon silhouette, cutting out tedious bandsaw work and heavy stock removal so your knife hits the wood right away.
Measuring 170 × 40 × 17 mm (6.7 × 1.57 × 0.67"), the blank provides ample material to hollow a deep bowl, sculpt a tapered handle, strengthen the neck transition, and cut crisp decorative details. Sourced from kiln-dried cherry hardwood, it delivers dense, silky-smooth grain that naturally patinas from warm amber to deep, lustrous reddish-gold over time.
Silky Cutting Feel: Cherry offers the sweet spot between softwoods and dense hardwoods: it slices crisply under a sharp blade without tearing or dulling tools prematurely.
Warm, Aging Patina: Raw cherry starts as an elegant pinkish-gold and naturally oxidizes with light exposure into a deep, radiant reddish-amber.
Pre-Cut Silhouette: The outer profile is fully blocked out, letting you dive straight into tactile shaping, chamfering, and bowl hollowing.
Kiln-Dried to 8–10% Moisture: Professionally stabilized to eliminate internal stress, preventing cracking, warping, or cup checks during carving and long-term use.
Full Design Versatility: Generous stock around the bowl (40 mm / 1.57") and handle allows anything from a slim espresso paddle to an everyday tasting spoon.
Cherry grain cuts cleanly in both push and pull strokes when working with sharp edges. With the perimeter waste removed, you dictate the final ergonomics and balance:
Handle & Neck Shaping: Use a straight sloyd or detail knife to taper the handle, round off edges, and balance the neck profile.
Hollowing the Bowl: Scoop out the bowl using a spoon knife or curved gouge, cutting across the grain toward the center for polished, tear-out-free passes.
Detailing & Faceting: Cut clean facets, chamfers, or kolrosing designs. Cherry’s tight pores hold ultra-sharp lines without fraying.
Natural Oil Finish: Coat with food-safe walnut, linseed, or mineral oil and beeswax. The oil instantly draws out cherry’s signature warm figure and silky surface feel.
Premium Tableware Appeal: Known as the classic timber for fine kitchen utensils, finished cherry spoons command a high retail markup for bespoke tableware and gifts.
Tight, Food-Safe Pore Structure: Naturally closed, fine grain resists food liquid penetration and won't fuzz up when hand-washed.
Superior Surface Polish: Burnishes and slices to a glass-smooth finish straight off the tool edge, cutting down the need for heavy sanding.
Excellent Strength-to-Weight: Produces lightweight, elegant utensils that remain rigid and resilient against daily use in hot liquids and food.
| Steel Grade | 65G High-Carbon Steel |
| Metal Hardness | 58-62 HRC (Rockwell Scale) |
| Sharpening Condition | Professionally Hand-Sharpened, Razor Ready |
| Handle Material | Solid Oak Wood with Protective Linseed Oil Finish |
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Made for woodcarvers, tested through real carving work, and trusted by thousands of customers around the world.
Carefully crafted for controlled, precise carving — with an ergonomic design that helps you work confidently and comfortably.
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Absolutely. All STRYI tools come 'scary sharp' out of the box, meaning they are pre-sharpened and ready for immediate use without any additional preparation.
Yes, STRYI offers various curated sets including versatile starter sets, spoon carving sets, chip carving sets, relief carving sets, palm chisel sets, and knife sets — ideal for those just getting started.
Most orders shipped from Ukraine are delivered within approximately 5–10 business days. Selected products marked “Ships from USA” are typically delivered within 2–3 business days.
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