January's focus is on... "Tips to make better Chips!"

 

Here are the first TWO Tips.

 

 

 

1. Build some MUSCLE!! 💪

Muscle Memory that is!

 

Concentrate on your technique as you hold your knife and position your board. Is your knife consistently forming a 55-65 degree angle with the wood? As you chip carve regularly with the same grip and good technique, you will build muscle memory so the muscles in your hand will tell you when the knife is being held correctly. You'll be able to pick up your knife and your thumb will automatically fall into the thumb notch and form a consistent angle. When muscle memory kicks in you won't even need to check it. It will just plain feel right, and you'll know it! Come on now...Build some MUSCLE!!

 

2. Get Scary Sharp!! 🔪

Do you know if your knife is Scary Sharp?

 

If you're not sure, take this tip seriously. Carving with a knife that is really, seriously, wickednessly (not a word), frighteningly Scary Sharp will turn your chip carving world upside down. Or more likely...right side up!!

 

Watch this video to put this Tip into action. If you've tried the Scary Sharp Sharpening Kit and still are having trouble, send me your knife (with return postage) and I will sharpen your knife for you for FREE. (51654 164th St. Garden City, MN 56034) You gotta get Scary Sharp!