Sitting around in silence with a knife and a piece of wood is one of the great pleasures in life for a woodworker like me.

Carving a spoon from a piece of poplar is simple and satisfying the even grain and softness of the poplar make it an ideal wood for carving. To soften the grain further, I soaked some blanks in water for ~48 hours. I wasn't sure it would work, but it turned out great! This softened the wood fibers enough to simulate carving 'green' wood (freshly cut from a living tree, which contains moisture).

The knives I am using are the Morakniv 162 doublesided hook knife, and the Morakniv 106 carving knife



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⚠ Any information contained in this video is intended only to supplement your own knowledge, understanding, and research. I am not an 'expert' in most things; I am simply learning about the world the same as you and sharing what I find. Before embarking on any DIY venture, using any chemical, or operating any tool or machine, do your own research from multiple sources, understand fully what you are doing and how to stay safe doing it. I am not responsible if you hurt yourself trying to imitate something you saw in an internet video. Stay safe and use your brain.

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