Small Spoon Carving Blank, 6.7" | Linden Wood | STRYI

Basswood Coffee Spoon Blank, 6.7" | STRYI

Go straight from a prepared wooden form to hands-on carving. This coffee spoon blank already has the basic spoon outline cut, so most of the rough sawing and stock prep is done before your knife touches the wood.

At 170 × 17 × 15 mm / 6.69 × 0.67 × 0.59", it leaves enough material to set your own bowl depth, handle thickness, neck transition, and final profile. It is made from dry, fine-grained basswood, a solid starting point for coffee spoons, espresso spoons, tasting spoons, small dessert spoons, and detail practice.

Why Choose This Blank?

🪵 Pre-Shaped & Carving-Ready: No layout or bandsaw work. You start shaping right away.

☕ Made for Small Spoons: The compact 6.3" size suits coffee, espresso, tasting, and decorative spoons.

🎯 Your Design, Your Rules: Decide the bowl depth, handle taper, neck shape, and edge profile yourself.

🔪 Smooth, Controlled Cuts: Fine, even fibers give low cutting resistance and predictable knife work.

💧 8–10% Moisture Content: Properly dried wood stays stable while you carve and finish.

👌 For Every Skill Level: Good for classes, practice, one-off handmade utensils, and small production batches.

Carving Workflow

A pre-shaped blank saves time without taking away the part that builds real carving skill. The outer outline is done, while the important geometry stays in your hands: how deep the bowl goes, how thin the rim is, how the neck flows into the handle, and how much wood remains for decoration.

At 160 mm / 6.30" long, the blank is easy to turn in your hand while working with a knife. The 40 mm / 1.57" maximum width leaves enough wood around the bowl for gradual shaping instead of forcing a fixed shape.

1. Start with a straight whittling or spoon carving knife to define the outer surfaces and handle.
2. Hollow the bowl with a hook knife or small curved gouge.
3. Finish with fine knife cuts and surface refinement.

This sequence makes the blank a good way to learn the step from basic stock removal to precise spoon geometry.

The Basswood Advantage

• Selected carving stock: Fine, fairly uniform grain gives predictable results on small-scale work.
• Ready to use: Controlled drying (8–10% moisture) means no extra seasoning is needed.
• Easy to cut: A properly sharpened knife moves through basswood efficiently, even in tight spoon curves.
• Crisp detail: The fine structure supports thin cuts around the handle, neck, rim, and decorative elements.
• Gentle on your edges: Compared with harder, more abrasive woods like white oak or walnut, basswood causes little wear on a sharp knife or gouge.
• Room for your style: The blank sets a starting profile without dictating the finished spoon.
• Clean finishing: The carved surface can be refined with sharp final cuts and fine abrasives before you apply a finish.
• Simple tool care: Keep your knife or gouge sharp with trailing strokes on a leather strop and polishing compound. This polishes the edge and preserves the bevel without constant grinding.

What You Can Carve

• Coffee Spoon: A light everyday spoon with a shallow bowl and comfortable handle.
• Espresso Spoon: A slimmer, more compact profile for espresso cups and small servings.
• Tasting Spoon: A refined, shallow bowl for coffee tastings, honey, spices, or sauces.
• Small Dessert Spoon: A little more wood around the bowl, with a comfortable handle.
• Decorative Spoon: Chip carving, geometric borders, initials, floral patterns, or textured handles.

Complete Your Toolkit

• STRYI 58 mm Whittling & Shaping Knife: Outer profile, handle taper, neck refinement, and final silhouette.
• STRYI Hook Knife / Spoon Carving Knife: Gradual bowl hollowing with control over depth and wall thickness.
• STRYI Small Curved Gouges: Even bowl surfaces before final knife work.
• STRYI Professional Detail Knives & V-Tools: Initials, borders, florals, and textures on the handle.
• STRYI Profiled Leather Strop & Gold Polishing Compound: Keeps edges sharp throughout the project.

Specifications

Size: 160 × 40 × 20 mm / 6.30 × 1.57 × 0.79"
Material: Basswood / Linden
Moisture content: 8–10%
Brand: STRYI

Natural wood grain and color may vary slightly from piece to piece. Carving tools are sold separately.

🛒 Skip the Sawing, Start Carving
Pick the STRYI Basswood Coffee Spoon Blank when you want a clean, well-prepared starting form and full control over the details that make a spoon yours. Add to cart and carve your next coffee, espresso, or tasting spoon from carving-ready basswood.