Carving a teaspoon with a stock knife - spoon carving with JoJo Wood - pt 1

Spoon carving with a 'stock knife', a traditional clogmaking tool, is an incredibly efficient way of getting a spoon started. With practise, this massive blade removes material with ease, leaving a super smooth finish. In this video I rough out a small tea-spoon from a piece of hazel wood.
These slow carving videos show my process mostly uncut, in real time.
Next video, showing the following stage with the knife work here - • Carving a teaspoon wit...
Pt 3, hollowing the bowl of the spoon, here - • Hollowing a teaspoon b...
Pt 4, finishing the spoon with adze & spoon knife, here - • Finish carving a teasp...
Music: Gymnopédie 1 by Satie (Kaleche/Sonicchic)

[@billastell3753]

The stock knife is a new concept to me. Thumbs up!

[@Eyagsf]

This is one of the most beautiful maker video have ever viewed!

[@bobrenda1618]

Ad libbed one by taking the handles off a draw knife, straightening the ends, putting a hook on one end and putting a handle on the other. And lo and behold it’s WORKS...just dandy I might add....nah I won’t add that but yes it works. Leverage is a wonderful thing.

[@gborka]

Genious device. In proper hands it has really interesting abilities. Precise strong cuts, less spitting. Genious.

[@AandB1998]

Well now. I do believe this is the first time I have seen someone make a spoon with a stock knife. I learned by using an axe. I am amateur at best but a stock knife is definitely on my list of tools to acquire.

[@davidjames2145]

I've never seen a blade like that before. Intriguing but think I'll stick to my Gransfors for now; your skills didn't come overnight and my spoons are wonky enough as it is! Thanks for sharing it

[@PatLap]

Really satisfying to watch! 😌

[@jakecryder1471]

I’m impressed by the symmetry you’re able to maintain with the stock knife.

[@jakecryder1471]

Also, the efficiency of motion

[@wortheffort]

Amazing how the leverage gives you enough control that it doesn’t split on those heavy cuts.

[@jonbale7805]

Lovely. I've only just got a stock knife (paroir here in France) but I'm loving how it cuts. Thanks.

[@ronmccarty7537]

Sweet! Love the pace! love the music way in the background...you have captured it all....

[@johnfoster4414]

You do good. I like your style.

[@wendymurray8594]

Wow! Really is smooth! And you make it look so easy ..thanks for sharing

[@eddiegorden]

You make it look so easy!

[@bonniebenner1224]

Love it!! I have a stock knife; jjust need to research the best way to sharpen the blade.

[@Thomes-Maisling]

Incredible coordination skills. That look like an unwieldy sort of tool. I bet it took ages to learn.

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[@talkin-ape]

Fantastic! I'd love to add a stock knife to my collection. I had a very short go on Gerald Getkate's at the Bodgers Ball this year, found it very hard to wield. Your experience and skills shine. 3 Gymnopedies too! My fave classical tune.

[@asongaday2023]

nice one Jojo. I must have a go with a French paroir !!

[@JoJoWoodCraft]

Yes Jane, you really must, such good fun! I am looking forward to seeing what you can create with yours...

[@KateMondor]

Where would I get a stock knife from? Love this series ❤️

[@60092750]

Very delicious way to work wood congrats.. maybe i ll allow my self to advice you to higher wood with somthing under it when ur object became small ,that way you will always controle it while cuting it... but really nice work

[@maplehouseknives]

Wow!👍

[@zhinka1]

I wear leg braces and it would not be easy for me to bend knees to do this, can it be used on a higher surface so I can use it too?

[@BlackBearForge]

Fantastic video. Is your knife convex on the left side, it was hard to tell in the video.

[@Edgunsuk]

Why is the handle bent down on that stock knife all others i have seen are bent up so you dont have to bend as much , im a blacksmith researching them to make one thanks.

[@damiengirvan5020]

Cool video...... Why no new videos???

[@random_julian]

Nice work and nice to watch, from where i can buy one of this stock knife? And the price? Thank you! :)

[@LarsKiel]

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[@peterellis5626]

Beautiful video. The stock knife appears to offer tremendous control, yet I can't help thinking how deceptively dangerous it is. I want one ;) But I also feel like I would need to continually remind myself to be careful and respect it!

[@dickeydanger6156]

I think I'm going to repurpose one of my drawknives into making one. I'm surprised, I've never even heard of a stock knife until now.

[@frantisek_heca]

Does anyone know where this stock knife can be bought?

[@davido1855]

Can you tell me what this tool is called?

[@scottanderson2581]

@JoJo Wood Craft love this, it’s inspired me to try spoons. Stock knife is deceptively large and can produce such fine cuts, amazing tool. Question... any advice on buying split logs? Not sure where to buy? Only really carved some oak and mostly lime/basswood. Would love to try other woods. Thanks in advance.

[@petercowell2051]

The stock knife is an interesting tool but it seems very awkward to use. I saw one being used by a clog maker and it had a much straighter handle. Is there a reason for such a curve on yours?

[@Osceolayelperman]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stock_knife

[@petercowell2051]

@@Osceolayelperman Thank you.

[@vivekkhavnekar]

I appreciate the efforts taken but it is really necessary to use such heavy knife for very little piece.????? Especially for any lady the tool should be been as light as possible.

[@greenishapples1732]

Hoky fucking shit is that sharp. Was that done by hand??