wood carving

[woof]

Are the "hook" knives for carving spoons and such, dedicated right or left handed ?. I'm left handed, and would like to get one, where would be a good place to purchase one ?.

Thanks, Rob

[mace242]

Are the "hook" knives for carving spoons and such, dedicated right or left handed ?. I'm left handed, and would like to get one, where would be a good place to purchase one ?.

Thanks, Rob

You get double sided (evil things designed to wound you) and single sided left and right handed (either side) see link below (no connection and so on)

http://www.woodsmithstore.co.uk/shop/Products/Tools/Knives/

[harryhaller]

If you mean these (Frost's),

http://www.fine-tools.com/M307392.jpg (http://www.fine-tools.com/G307392.htm)
http://www.fine-tools.com/M307393.jpg (http://www.fine-tools.com/G307393.htm)

they cut on both sides.

http://www.fine-tools.com/messer9.htm

[launditch1]

IMO it depends on your tecnique.
Are you right handed?Do you carve towards yourself or away.This will be crucial in your choice of hook knife.

I was always told never cut towards yourself.So i use a RIGHT handed hook knife(im a lefty)and carve away from myself(i also use my right thumb for added push)Vice-versa for Righty's.:)

[woof]

Thanks for your help, but now i'm confused, double sided, left or right handed ?.

[harryhaller]

Double sided is for both left and right handed people regardless of the technique they use.

Double sided means it is symmetrical - or better said, they have bilateral symmetry (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bilateral%20symmetry): there is NO difference between the left or right side.

[woof]

Thanks folks, i will get a right hand one, and use it to cut away from me, thanks again for your advice.
Rob

[spamel]

I cut towards myself, if you use it correctly you'll never harm yourself.