Start spoon carving from scratch: knives, blank, strop & step-by-step guide. A perfect gift or weekend project—fun, safe, rewarding Read more.
The BeaverCraft DIY04 Celtic Spoon Carving Kit is your complete gateway into spoon carving—craft a traditional Celtic love spoon with your own hands. Never carved before? The step-by-step manual and video tutorial guide you from a basswood blank to a personal keepsake, making it an ideal gift or weekend project.
Everything you need is inside: a whittling knife for shaping, a spoon knife for hollowing, a leather strop with compound to keep edges keen, cut-resistant tape for safety and sandpaper for a clean finish. 1066 high-carbon steel (57–59 HRC) delivers crisp, controlled cuts, while ash wood handles provide comfort and natural grip.
Whether at home across the UK/EU or around a campfire, the BeaverCraft DIY04 Celtic Spoon Carving Kit keeps the learning curve gentle. The basswood blank is forgiving and easy to shape, so you see progress fast, refine details and stay motivated from rough-out to polish.
Once finished, your love spoon is more than a keepsake—it means you’ve mastered fundamentals for future projects: more spoons, spatulas or small carvings. The BeaverCraft DIY04 Celtic Spoon Carving Kit brings tools, materials and know-how together—hands-on, fun and genuinely productive.
Complete starter set: knives, blank, strop, safety tape, sandpaper & guide
Traditional Celtic love spoon—personal and gift-ready
1066 high-carbon steel (57–59 HRC) for sharp, precise cuts
Ergonomic ash handles for comfort and control
Soft basswood—beginner-friendly and easy to shape
Includes manual and step-by-step video tutorial
Safety focus with cut-resistant tape and plasters
Great for home projects, workshops and outdoor carving
EAN: 0781360171202
Box Contents:
BeaverCraft carving knife C1
BeaverCraft spoon knife SK1 (right-handed)
Basswood block (blank)
Instruction manual
Leather strop with polishing compound
Sandpaper
Cut-resistant / safety tape
Plasters (bandages)
Is this truly beginner-friendly?
Yes. The manual and video walk you through each step from first cut to finish.
Do I need any extra tools?
No. Everything’s included: two knives, strop, tape, sandpaper and the blank.
Is basswood easy to carve?
Very—basswood is soft and consistent, ideal for clean cuts and fast learning.
How do I maintain the blades?
Strop regularly on the leather strop with compound; store dry and lightly oil after use.
Is it safe for kids to join?
With supervision, yes. Use the cut-resistant tape, go slow and teach safe grips and cuts.
How long will a first project take?
Typically an afternoon or evening; with finishing it fits well into a single weekend.
Is there a left-handed option?
The C1 suits left/right; the SK1 here is right-handed. Left-handed versions are available separately.