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.

Why Choose This Cherry Blank?

  • 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.

Carving Workflow

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:

  1. Handle & Neck Shaping: Use a straight sloyd or detail knife to taper the handle, round off edges, and balance the neck profile.

  2. 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.

  3. Detailing & Faceting: Cut clean facets, chamfers, or kolrosing designs. Cherry’s tight pores hold ultra-sharp lines without fraying.

  4. 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.

The Cherry Advantage

  • 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.

Technical Specifications

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

Shipping

Ships from Ukraine. Orders are dispatched within 5–10 business days.

Exchanges

Received the wrong item, or it's not what you expected? You can exchange it for another product within 14 days of receipt. The item must be unused, with original packaging, tags, and seals intact, along with your receipt.

Lifetime Warranty

Every STRYI tool is backed by our lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

What our customers say

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★★★★★

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

Scott M.

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★★★★★

Got it for my husband. He loves them, says they're sharp and do the job well! ! love that it comes with a spoon blank too, gives him a head start on making me something:)

Tiffany

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★★★★★

I've used a variety of knives, including those mentioned most by seasoned carvers; in my opinion, this ranks up there with those. It came sharp, and it strops up easily. I've enjoyed carving with this knife.

Todd M.

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★★★★★

What a great knife for detailing. Sharpened at the right angle and I can get into small spaces with no problem.

Jeffrey R.

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★★★★★

I only purchase tools as I identify a specific needs for my woodworking and sculpting. The V gouge I got from you is a pleasure to use and works exactly as I hoped. Beautiful tool.

Jim B.

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★★★★★

Stryi carving tools are excellent! Hold an edge extremely well and are a more quality knife then some of the competitors. TINY CARVING

Donald T.

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★★★★★

I am very happy with my purchase of these tools. They are comfortable and very sharp. I will be buying more.

Tim B.

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★★★★★

This is a great tool and is very well made. Arrived super sharp and highly polished. It cuts very well and very smoothly. It took about a 3 week to arrive to Alberta, Canada, but for the price it was well worth the wait. Thanks!

Michael

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Why Carvers Choose STRYI

Razor-Sharp Out of the Box

Every STRYI tool is professionally sharpened and ready to carve right out of the box — no extra sharpening before your first project.

Lifetime Warranty

We stand behind every tool we make. Your STRYI tool is backed by our Lifetime Warranty.

Trusted by Carvers Worldwide

Made for woodcarvers, tested through real carving work, and trusted by thousands of customers around the world.

Built for Precision & Safety

Carefully crafted for controlled, precise carving — with an ergonomic design that helps you work confidently and comfortably.

FAQs

Are STRYI tools ready to use out of the box?

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.

Do you offer tool sets for beginners?

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.

How long does shipping take?


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.


What is your customer rating?

STRYI is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by over 3,000 verified customers, reflecting our commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.

What is your return policy?


Eligible items may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Please contact us before sending a return so we can provide the correct return instructions based on the fulfillment location.

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