{"product_id":"frosts164swedishhookknife","title":"Morakniv Swedish Hook Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eMorakniv Swedish Hook knives are ideal for carving small cups \u0026amp; bowls, spoons, ladles, and other deeply hollowed work. The oiled birch handles are barrel-shaped for a good grip when carving. The stainless steel blades run the length of the handles so they'll always be firmly attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHook Knife Types\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: -1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e Number 162 hook Knife \u003c\/b\u003e has a 2.0mm (5\/64\") thick blade curved to an internal radius of 15mm (9\/16\"). It has cutting edges \u003cb\u003e on both sides \u003c\/b\u003e of the blade so it can be used left- or right-handed. Overall length is 162mm (6-3\/8\"). Blade length \u003ca href=\"#note1\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e † \u003c\/a\u003e is 52mm (2-1\/16\"). Blade width is about 13mm (9\/16\"). \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #660000;\"\u003e It is well-suited for spoons for those wanting to use a double-edged knife blade. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eComes \u003cem\u003e without \u003c\/em\u003e a blade cover - so be careful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e Number 163 Hook Knife \u003c\/b\u003e has a 2.0mm (5\/64\") thick blade curved to an internal radius of 25mm (1\"). It has cutting edges on \u003cb\u003e both sides \u003c\/b\u003e of the blade so it can be used left- or right-handed. Overall length is 177mm (6-15\/16\"). Blade length \u003ca href=\"#note1\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e † \u003c\/a\u003e is 67mm (2-5\/8\"). Blade width is about 13mm (9\/16\"). \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #660000;\"\u003e It is used for wider, shallower projects like cups \u0026amp; bowls. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eComes \u003cem\u003e without \u003c\/em\u003e a blade cover - so be careful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e Number 164 Hook Knife \u003c\/b\u003e has a 2.5mm (1\/8\") thick blade curved to an internal radius of 12mm (1\/2\"). It has \u003cb\u003e one cutting edge \u003c\/b\u003e and is available in right- and a left-handed configuration. (The knife is pulled towards your body with the cutting edge down. Right-hand version in your right hand. Left-hand version in your left hand.) The back side of the blade is blunt and can be used to to safely apply additional force to the knife. \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 160mm (6-5\/16\"). Blade length \u003ca href=\"#note1\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e † \u003c\/a\u003e is 50mm (2\"). Blade width is about 13mm (9\/16\") at its widest and tapers to about 7mm (9\/32\") with a flat tip that curves into the cutting edge. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #660000;\"\u003e It is used for small, tightly curved projects, like small spoon bowls. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eComes \u003cem\u003e without \u003c\/em\u003e a blade cover - so be careful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e We recommend the 164 if you're new to carving since the single edge is safer than a double sided blade. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca name=\"moreinfo\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"addinfo\" style=\"background: #E0D7C6;\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h6\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note1\"\u003e † \u003c\/a\u003e Blade length refers to the distance from the ferrule of the tool to its maximum reach at the tip, not the overall length of the curved blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives were previously sold under the brand name \u003cem\u003e Frosts \u003c\/em\u003e . Mora of Sweden no longer uses that brand name for these tools, but they are the same high quality carving knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morakniv","offers":[{"title":"No. 162 Hook Knife","offer_id":50821531238682,"sku":"126003","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No. 163 Hook Knife","offer_id":50821531271450,"sku":"126016","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No. 164 Hook Knife Right Hand","offer_id":50821531304218,"sku":"126017","price":66.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No. 164 Hook Knife Left Hand","offer_id":50821531336986,"sku":"126031","price":66.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/morakniv-hook-knives-d.jpg?v=1768340303","url":"https:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/products\/frosts164swedishhookknife","provider":"Highland Woodworking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}