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Strongway Stock Knife Small — Wood Tamer Edition

The Strongway Stock Knife Small is a purpose-built carving blade crafted for artisans, makers, and woodworkers who demand precision, balance and lasting performance. Designed and made by Strongway exclusively for Wood Tamer, this version features our signature black wooden handle for a classic look, comfortable grip, and timeless feel in hand.

Whether you’re shaping spoons, cutting fine detail, or working green wood at the axe block, the Stock Knife delivers an edge that’s smooth, predictable, and easy to control. For many carvers, it works beautifully as an alternative to a carving axe, making it a great option for people with shoulder issues or anyone wanting to reduce repetitive impact while still removing material efficiently.

Stock knives, also known as clog makers knives, have a long tradition in European woodcraft and were historically used for shaping wooden clogs. That heritage lives on in the blade profile, which is well suited to controlled stock removal and rough shaping in green wood. The fullering in the blade helps the knife turn within a cut, giving you greater control through curves and transitions and allowing for more precise shaping.

The handle’s carefully contoured profile fits naturally in your palm and guides your cuts with confidence, while the rich black finish gives each knife a distinctive, handcrafted character.

Perfect for:

  • Spoon carving and bowl work

  • Working green wood at the axe block

  • Rough shaping and controlled stock removal

  • Whittling and green-wood projects

  • Everyday workshop use

Highlights

  • High-quality carving blade with crisp, responsive edge

  • Signature Wood Tamer black wooden handle, ergonomic and durable

  • A practical alternative to a carving axe for reduced strain

  • Fullered blade profile for better turning control in the cut

  • Excellent balance and control for fine cuts

  • Made by Strongway to our exact specifications

Specifications

  • Overall Length: 46 cm

  • Blade Length: 19 cm

  • Blade Height: 3 cm

  • Blade Thickness (at butt): 5 mm

  • Handle Length: 23 cm

  • Handle Material: Ash timber with leather wrap

  • Steel: 52100 high carbon steel

  • Hardness: HRC 58–59

  • Weight: 0.52 kg