Jay J.
Promising new maker, with some early growing pains
I'm excited to see a new company making hook and spoon knives, and I bought several for the spoon-carving classes I teach. For the price, these are very good quality knives, which makes them a great option for outfitting students. They arrived reasonably sharp, though not quite as keen out of the box as some established makers' knives. My main issue is that the bevel rails on my knives weren't aligned. That makes it hard to sharpen with a stone that rides both rails and brings the edge to a clean apex. I've been regrinding each one so they'll be easy to maintain from here on. It's taken some time, but now that's done, I expect them to be solid tools for my classes. These feel like the kind of fit-and-finish issues a young company works out as it refines its process, and I'd happily buy from them again as they do. Four stars for a good start, and I'm looking forward to seeing how they improve.
Reply from Sharky Forged Steel ToolsOct 20, 2026
Hi Jay, Thank you very much for your detailed feedback and for bringing this to our attention. We truly appreciate constructive insights from experienced woodcarvers. I will reach out to you directly so we can look into this matter closely and find the best solution for you. Yaroslav & the team