Beaver Craft C8 Small Wood Whittling and Carving Knife

When you need to shape a small wooden item for camp or a practical project at home, the Beaver Craft C8 is a compact carving knife made for delicate, detailed work. Its thin, sharpened blade and comfortable ashwood handle make it a useful tool for controlled wood carving.

Use it for small elements, sculpture details and carving items such as spoons and scoops. The blade is made from hardened high carbon steel, and the knife is described as suitable for both soft and hardwood. The handle is covered with natural linseed oil.

Where it fits in your kit

• Home workshop: Keep it with your woodworking tools for small carving projects.
• Shed or woodstore: Use it for shaping and detailing prepared wood.
• Camp: A practical option for making small wooden items at camp.
• Bushcraft and woodland work: Use it for careful carving where fine control matters.

Prep tips

• Store the knife securely with your tools, with its cutting edge protected.
• Keep it clean and dry after use, and check the edge before starting a project.
• Practise controlled carving on suitable wood before relying on the tool for a particular task.

Specifications

• Total length – 165 mm (6.49 inches)
• Length of the cutting edge – 35 mm (1.37 inches)
• Handle length – 125 mm (4.92 inches)
• Handle material – Ashwood
• Blade material – special knife high carbon steel