{"product_id":"spoon-bowl-and-kuksa-carving-hook-knives-set-20mm-stryi-profi-copy-1","title":"Spoon Carving: The STRYI Profi 25mm Pointed Hook Knife Set (Left\u0026Right)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eStandard hook knives are the workhorses of spoon and kuksa carving, but they often struggle to reach the tight \"shoulders\" or the deepest corners of a hollow where a rounded profile simply won't fit. This specialized 25mm Pointed Hook Knife SET bridges the gap between a traditional spoon tool and a detail scorp. By featuring a sharpened, acute apex, these tools allow for surgical incisions and refined cleanup in areas that would otherwise require hours of sanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWorkshop Logic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe curation logic behind this set centers on solving the \"dead zone\" problem in hollow-vessel carving. In deep kuksas or decorative bowls, a rounded hook knife eventually bottoms out or fails to clean the sharp transition where the bowl floor meets the side walls. The pointed apex acts as a hybrid detailer, allowing you to pierce the wood and slice through fibers in confined spaces. Providing both a Left and Right-handed version is a mechanical necessity for professional results; it ensures you can always maintain a \"downhill\" cut regardless of grain orientation, effectively eliminating tear-out in the most difficult-to-reach areas of your project\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe “Pro-Steel” Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eHand-Forged W1-7 High-Carbon Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e Every blade is forged by hand and subjected to our proprietary 11-stage tempering process, creating a refined molecular structure for elite performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e60–62 HRC Hardness:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardened to the professional limit, these tools offer superior edge retention, holding a razor edge through the densest hardwoods like cherry, maple, and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e3mm Steel Thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike thinner, flimsier alternatives, our 3mm professional-grade steel provides maximum rigidity. This eliminates tool \"chatter\" during heavy hollowing and ensures a stable, predictable edge during precision detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003eEuropean Oak Handles:\u003c\/b\u003e Finished with natural linseed oil, these ergonomic handles provide excellent vibration damping and the tactile feedback necessary for fine motor control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003eManufacturer-Direct Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Produced in Ukraine and shipped directly from the forge to ensure professional standards are met for every artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhat’s in the Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e25mm Pointed Hook Knife (Right):\u003c\/b\u003e The primary tool for pull-cuts (for right-handers) or push-cuts (for left-handers). The 25mm diameter is the ideal \"all-rounder\" for most spoons and medium kuksas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e25mm Pointed Hook Knife (Left):\u003c\/b\u003e The mirror-image counterpart. This allows you to carve in the opposite direction without changing your grip, making it essential for following complex grain patterns in deep hollows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003ePointed Detail Apex:\u003c\/b\u003e The specialized tip allows you to pierce the wood at the start of a cut and reach into deep, narrow corners that a standard rounded hook knife would skip over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-A-ElKxdZqk?si=ByUbGEuTEhajk9tS\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eComplete Your Workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodcarving-tools.com\/products\/profile-leather-strop-40cm-for-sharpening-polishing-finishing-knives-chisels-gouges?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=67e028002\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eSTRYI Profiled Leather Strop\u003c\/a\u003e :\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodcarving-tools.com\/products\/spoon-blank-for-woodcarving-basswood-spoon-for-beginners?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=978caf691\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eSTRYI Basswood Spoon Blank\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodcarving-tools.com\/products\/whittling-knife-for-wood-carving-58mm-stryi-profi-sloyd-knife-carving-figurines-carving-knife\"\u003eSTRYI Professional Marking \u0026amp; Detail Knife\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Wood carving tools STRYI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43159052058722,"sku":"150027","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7754\/6338\/files\/photo_8_2026-05-06_17-57-12.jpg?v=1785272124","url":"https:\/\/www.stryitools.com\/products\/spoon-bowl-and-kuksa-carving-hook-knives-set-20mm-stryi-profi-copy-1","provider":"STRYI-GROSS MEISTER LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}