Eagle Kuksa...

Well, it was back to the chopping block last week.

Folk from near and far have ordered treen.

I was asked to make a Kuksa that is slightly different to my normal fair.

And I think it worked out fine.

He is carved from a piece of Sycamore gifted to me a few weeks ago.

And finished with a little Liberon Tung oil.

The bowl is knife finished inside and out.

Whilst the head is sanded.

I have weaned myself away from abrasives on the whole, but sometimes a good smooth finish is desirable.

I keep a stash of Abranet in the draw for just these occasions.

I have also made a spoon for my good friend Magali, who is a superbly talented maker of the traditional French Laguiole knives.

Again, the bowl is knife finished and the handle has been sanded.

Hopefully I'll be receiving a parcel from Scotland soon.

I'll let you know what it is when it arrives.

Until then....

Enjoy.

J.