Straight Knives

Northwest Coast Straight Knife: Our straight knife is hafted in beautiful yew wood and has a short powerful drop-point high carbon tool steel blade perfect for incising, striking lines and finishing tasks. This tool is ideal for Northwest coast carving and about any other type too. A redesigned tip makes it a better tool for the finishing strokes in a carving. Comes with a black seine twine wrap and a fine hand-sewn heavy-weight oak-tanned leather sheath with belt loop to protect your knife and allow you to carry it on your hip. A sharp and unique tool, functional and beautiful. Overall length about 8", working blade length 2", 3/32″ thick, matte finish.

The fully custom NWC straight knife in the deluxe version is a suitable reward for a seasoned carver. If you are just getting started carving, choose a blade and make up your own tool. The satisfaction you get from using it will be magnified by the fact that you made it up yourself. Choose a nice piece of hardwood and take your time making it-don't make it clunky-follow the directions carefully. The leather sheaths we make up are fit to each knife, so they are not available separately. There will be a chapter in the tool book on leather work but I am sorry I don't have directions or patterns available. Make a pattern to fit your tool from a folded over piece of newspaper. Add a gusset piece in the middle. Glue up with barge cement, trim and sew.

Deluxe Northwest Coast Straight Knife with sheath K-2 $210.00
Utility knife no polish or logo KS-2 $130.00
(rubber guard only, no sheath)
Blade only KB-2 $50.00
(comes with haft template drawing and assembly instructions)

Baby Northwest Coast Straight Knife: The baby straight knife is shorter and thinner than the full size blade and has a "pointier" profile. The thin blade means easy penetration while striking lines. Good for incising, finishing, and detailing. Black seine twine wrapped yew haft. Overall length about 6 1/2″, working blade length 1 9/16″, 9/64″ thick, matte finish.
Deluxe knife with sheath K-3 $200.00
Utility knife, no polish or logo KS-3 $125.00
(rubber guard only, no sheath)
Blade Only KB-3 $48.00
(comes with haft template drawing and assembly instructions)

Kestrel Detailing Knife: I find one of these knives in my hand about as often as any other tool I own. Super for detailing and fine incising cuts. The narrow blade will turn a tight corner and the fine tip will poke in almost anywhere. Graceful hardwood haft with a comfortable and practical shape. Comes with rubber blade guard. Overall length 8". Approximate cutting length 2", blade 1/2″ wide, 1/16th" thick, matte finish.
K-6 $75.00
Honed Blade with hafting instructions KB-6 $38.00