Mostly knives are made of steel. But sometimes, for the manufacture of cutting tools, craftsmen use other materials. Often on the shelves of shops you can see sets of ceramic and wooden knives. Such blades have their own special purpose.
On the market they are presented in a fairly wide range. Those consumers who want to save money or like tinkering can make them on their own. Information on how to make a wooden knife with your own hands is presented in the article.
About the purpose of the product
Modern kitchen equipment is equipped with a special non-stick coating. Such dishes will last a long time if the owner is as careful as possible during their operation. To do this, work with such equipment has only certain cutlery.
One of them is a wooden knife. It can be used when working with modern pans and pans, without fear of damaging their non-stick coating. Unlike similar products made of glass, plastic and silicone, a wooden knife is considered environmentally friendly. It is mainly used for slicing minced meat.
The need for such a product of some frugal consumers makes you think about how to make a wooden knife yourself. Unlike the classic blade made of metal, making a knife from wood is much simpler: this procedure is less time-consuming. Knowing the technology, you can create quite good wooden knives. Photos and instructions for the manufacture of such products are provided below.
What do you need for work?
To make a wooden knife with your own hands, the master can not do without the following tools:
- a wooden hammer;
- saws or a jigsaw, which will be needed to cut the workpiece;
- a pencil;
- chisels;
- chopping knife;
- sand paper;
- one wooden bar.
The first thing that experienced craftsmen do is prepare a wooden block. The workpiece must be thoroughly cleaned of bark. You also need to have an idea of what the design of a wooden knife should be. After the master has determined the size and shape for the future product, a drawing is applied to the surface of the bar.
What to do next?
After the outline of the knife is outlined on the bar, you should go over it with an electric jigsaw or saw. The workpiece cut from the bar must be sharpened carefully. The shape of the knife is being improved with the help of a wooden hammer and a chisel. Using these tools, the craftsmen give the product the desired sharpening. In this case, it is recommended to take into account the location of the wood fibers, and it will be possible to prevent chipping if you cut along the fibers.
Shutdown
The resulting knife should lie comfortably in the hand. The final stage is a thorough surface treatment of the product. To do this, use sandpaper. According to experienced craftsmen, grinding work should begin with coarse-grained emery. And at the very end, the wood is polished with sandpaper with small grains.
About application
The purpose of such a knife is cooking. Therefore, it is undesirable to apply paints and varnishes to the surface of this product, as this can adversely affect the palatability of the food. During the frying of meat, the knife will constantly come into contact with vegetable oil, which over time will penetrate deep into the wood fibers. Therefore, it is advisable to use the product for cooking one dish.
Plywood
To work, the master will need a sheet of plywood. It must be divided into three parts. On each of them drawings of the details of the future knife are applied. On one piece of plywood should draw the shape of the entire product, and on the other two - the shape of only the handle.
Using a jigsaw, all three elements are neatly cut. The resulting two stencils with the image of the handle must be attached on both sides to the first stencil - with the image of a knife. Then, using metal pins or other fastening devices, all three parts are connected to each other.
The resulting product can then be painted and varnished. Such a knife is considered a souvenir. You can use it as a decoration, not a kitchen appliance.
Gift option
According to experienced craftsmen, a beautiful and durable wooden product can be made from linden, cherry and ash. You need to start with a sketch. The master must calculate what size the blade, handle, guard and cross member will be - one of the important elements in the design of a hunting knife that separates the cutting part and the handle.
After the sketch is ready, the workpiece is cut out of the wood mass using a circular saw. The product is manually shaped. For this purpose, an ordinary or special knife is suitable. The second option is preferable, since such a blade is a slanting blade, which is very convenient to work with.
The central part from the blunt end of the blade must be equipped with a special hole. A fixing pin will be inserted into it. Using the sketch, the master makes and the guard. The material for this element will be a separate board.
The guard is cut with a jigsaw. It also drills a hole for the mounting pin. After that, the guard should be put on the blade. For the handle of a hunting knife, a tree of any breed is suitable. If the master plans to make a round handle, then it is advisable to use a lathe for work.
According to some owners of such products, a homemade wooden knife will be much more convenient to hold in your hand if its handle is made flat. After processing on a lathe or using a chisel, a hole for a fixing pin is drilled in the handle. Its diameter should correspond to the hole in the blade itself.
The knife is now ready for assembly. At this stage, the craftsmen use a pin and wood glue. When it dries, the product is carefully sanded with sandpaper. Such a knife will look much more effective if it is varnished.
Many craftsmen put beautiful drawings and monograms on the arms of their products. In addition, some stick leather appliqués on pens. For comfortable wearing, real, made of steel, hunting knives are equipped with covers. You can use this and sew a similar device for a fake product. Nested in a case, a wooden knife will look like a real one.