Gift

This little kuksa is a gift for a friend. She likes whisky and I think she also appreciates treen. I thought a kuksa and a bottle of something good would make her happy. The wood is nice and dark around the base. I do not know why that is, but I like it.

I tapered the rim for drinking-comfort.

I can never refuse a photo with a knife.

Nice dark colour on the base.

It is yet again in sycamore. I got my hands on two logs quite a while back, and they seem to have no end! I recently found some beech and rhodondendron to carve though, and I`ll start on it even if I still have a lot of sycamore left. I`ll enjoy the change. I have never carved rhodondendron before but I have heard it makes nice spoons. (For those that worry: the toxins in rhodondendron are mainly located in the leaves. The wood is quite safe, especially after sealing with oil).

 Meanwhile, I am awaiting a package from Finland. Not too long ago I ordered some knifeblades from Brisa. I wanted to have a go at making some handles for blades other than Mora, and I hope that I can get some practice with the blades I ordered before I go on and handle the knife I got for christmas. It is something I am excited about.