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Fruit Carving Knife

If you have heard about how wonderful Japanese knives are, these fruit carving knives from Thailand are their counterpart in the world of professional fruit carving.

The two knives here are hand-made in traditional styles and have been used by professional fruit carvers in Thailand for fruit carving for many years.

Because the knives are so lightweight they are ideal for long hours of intricate carving. The incredible blades are strong but flexible, thin and so sharp that they cut like scalpels. Cutting with these knives will feel exact and the laser-sharp blades will hold their edge.

Carving Knife in Wood Sheath

$25.00    Qty:

The handmade wood-handled knife is suitable for beginners and advanced carvers. The blade is extremely sharp, and the knife lightweight. Note that the blade is sharpened on one side only.

Pictured here is the knife both with and without its protective wood cover (please note we will only send you one knife, not two as pictured here). Wooden handled knife: 5 7/8" overall length with a blade of 2". We recommend hand-washing these knives in mild soap water and drying before storing. Not dishwasher safe!

The New York Times review of the wood handled carving knife: "Fruit and vegetable carving is an ancient craft honed for Thai royal feasts and ceremonies. The tradition still thrives. With this tiny, beak-like knife, turn radicchios into dahlias, cucumbers into white lotuses and tomatoes into blossoming roses." See the other fruit carving tool featured in the NY TIMES T:STYLE Magazine, Miracle Knife

Thai Flexible Carving Knife

$40.00    Qty:

This hand made lacquer-styled carving knife is best for more advanced carvers, though if you are a serious beginner it certainly is a good knife to learn with. The design of the knife is very traditional Thai, with the metal end of the handle being a typical Thai design, commonly seen in architecture. Note that this end can be used to trace designs in the fruit or vegetables before cutting. The decorative metallic covering of the knife is also in a traditional Thai pattern. The handle is round.

The knife cover is plastic covered in the same material as the knife handle. The handle is made of strong lightweight stainless steel metal. The knife is well-balanced and is pleasing to work with. Note that the blade is sharpened on one side only.

Please note there are several colors of this knife and we cannot guarantee what color you will receive. lacquer-style detail knife: 6 7/16' overall length with a blade of 1 3/4", stainless steel blade . We recommend hand-washing these knives in mild soap water and carefully drying with a towel before storing. Not dishwasher safe!

Set: Thai Flexible Carving Knife and Wood-Handle Knife

$60.00    Qty:

Purchase both knives as a set for for a discounted price.

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