Silvern Wood Carving Knives

This very impressive, hand made in America tool line comes to you from Silvern Works LLC. Established in September 2023 by Ken Silvern from upstate New York. His focus is on making unique, handmade knives and a line of carving tools for those who value craftsmanship. The first product is the Silvern Wood Carving collection is this impeccable collection of Knives. All hand made using O1 tool steel, solid hardwood handles, and “micarta”-style bolsters for extra stability. The heat treatment is done in-house, resulting in Rockwell hardness of 60-62. Ken’s aim is to make this a collaborative effort with the wood-carving community, helping folks stay connected to their craft with quality, reliable tools.

The knives are 1/16″ thick and vary in length and width depending on the style. All knives are ground convex, or “Appleseed”. All handles measure 5″ in length and around 3/4″ in thickness.

The general use knife is created to be balanced between a detail knife and a roughing knife. The blade is 1.75″ long. Perfect for most projects and people of all skill levels.

The detail knife is created to be used for fine detail. The blade is 1″ long. Perfect for smaller projects and more advanced carvers.

The roughing knife is created to remove material faster, due to the longer blade length and width . The blade is 2″ long and about 0.5″ wide. Perfect for larger projects and more advanced carvers.

All carving knives with custom handles are made to order.

Elevate Your Carving Experience

With Silvern Carving Knives, you’re not just buying a knife; you’re investing in a quality tool that enhances your carving skills. You will spend more time creating as Ken’s knives stay sharp for the long haul. Whether you’re a professional, a seasoned carver or a newcomer, Silvern carving knives are designed to meet the demands of carving on many levels.

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