I found this knife well-constructed. It was sharp when it arrived and is easy to keep sharp by stropping. It is an attractive design. BUT I had a problem using it because I have large hands. It was like I couldn’t get a good grip to carve. It came to me wrap the handle with hockey stick tape. This was a total success. I now am able to firmly grip the handle and control the blade as I carve. I will probably buy other knife configurations in the future. My first order was for three knives so you will see this review for three knives as I found the same solution for each blade I purchased.

About 6 weeks ago, a fellow woodcarver introduced me to Deepwoods. He knew I was the type of carver that likes to stick with one knife maker because over time, both of you begin to understand what it is you're really after. My friend said, "if you can, get the scapel, you won't regret it. " So I did. Now, I've had this beautiful knife for a little over a month, and I'm afraid I'm gonna have to go back to the well and order a back up scapel and maybe some other knives. Why? Because it's a rarity when you come across a knife maker who has already worked the kinks of his craftsmanship out and who can produce a world-class knife right out of the box. I have found in my 50 years of woodworking there's almost always something wrong with a knife. I can't find that here. So my conflict is I can't share this with my wife because I've got a whole lot of knives from a different knife makers, some who you'll instantly recognize and others maybe not. Anyways, this maker gets my seal of approval because he deserves it. He gets 5 stars because everything and I mean everything ranging from the shopping, ordering, shipping, delivery and finally the end use of the product exceeded my expectations. Thank you!

This knife is amazing quality. Beautiful design for the finest detail work. Customer service was fantastic. Paul offered to fix my knife at no cost when I accidentally chipped it. He also took the time to answer all my questions about knives and sharpening. I wish all companies offered this kind of quality and service!

I often see people asking for recommendations on knives. I have been using both Helvie and Denny knives that I inherited from my father )I love both of these brands). But in both cases, they are difficult to get. Therefore, I thought I would write a review on some knives that I just purchased. I purchased these deepwood venture knives, and after a carving session, completing this Santa, I must say I’m very impressed with the quality of these knives!They were extremely sharp right out of the package and I carved this in entire carving without the need of sharpen my knives at all. The blades are sturdy, very similar to Helvie knives. The sharp of the handle took a little time to get comfortable with, but after an hour or so I didn’t even notice.

If I remember correctly I had to place my order on a Monday, as their weekly allotment quickly fills and manufacture informed me that he will only take orders that he can fill during the week. From the time I ordered the knives till I received them was just a little over three weeks. The two that I have pictured here are a rough out knife and a medium size detailed knife. They have a smaller, detailed knife, but I did not purchase it. Based on my first use of these knives, I would give them two thumbs up and recommend to other carvers.

I have a lot of knives. Deepwoods is honestly my first pick!