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Alex Finberg

Hook Knife Sharpening ~ Online Tutorial

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Hook Knife Sharpening ~ Online Tutorial

🌿 Learn to master hook knife sharpening in 4K (HD)
🌀 Master sharpening all curved edge tools — inc. adzes, hook knives and gouges
✨ 100% ad-free watching: a complete guide to razor-sharp hook knives
♾ Lifetime access — pause, rewind, and revisit whenever you need
🌱 Perfect for beginners, improvers & seasoned carvers alike
📘 Includes detailed PDF course manual (timestamps, tool lists & techniques)
🎁 A practical, skill-building gift for any craftsperson

Sharpen Your Hook Knife — Sharpen Your Craft 🪶

The hook knife is a key tool in every spoon carver’s toolkit and it can be the hardest to keep sharp. In this beautifully filmed 4K tutorial, award-winning craftsman Alex Finberg demonstrates his complete method for bringing hook knives back to a perfect, mirror-polished edge.

You’ll learn how to understand bevel geometry, sharpening angles, and refine your edge safely and precisely using simple, repeatable steps.

Filmed in Alex’s Devon workshop, this lesson focuses entirely on curved-edge sharpening — close-up, slow-paced, and clearly explained.

What You’ll Learn 🌳

🌀 Understanding hook knife geometry — bevels, burrs & inner curves
💧 How to sharpen both inside and strop outside bevels
🪵 Using fine abrasives, compounds & strops effectively
🔍 Controlling pressure and maintaining edge curvature
✨ Testing sharpness safely & avoiding common pitfalls

What’s Included 📦

♾ Lifetime access to a private, ad-free HD video tutorial
🖨 Printable PDF guide with timestamps & illustrated techniques
🧰 Complete tool & materials list with recommendations
🎁 Optional add-on: Sharpening Kit (strop, compound & papers)

Perfect For 🍃

  • Spooncarvers & green-wood carvers

  • Carvers struggling with dull hook knives

How It Works 🌿

1️⃣ Purchase the workshop.
2️⃣ After checkout, you’ll receive two emails — your order confirmation and your Access Pack with private video link & password.
3️⃣ Sharpen along at your own pace — pause, rewind, and revisit anytime.

🪓 Sharpening kits and accessories available in Alex’s shop.

Why Learn with Alex Finberg 🌳

🏆 Award-winning craftsman & author of Spoon Carving: From Log to Spoon
5+ years teaching sharpening to beginners & professionals
Relaxed, supportive teaching style — filmed in 4K with expert close-ups

FAQ 🌱

How long is the tutorial?
Approx. 15 minutes — watch at your own pace.

Do I need prior sharpening experience?
No — this class builds from the basics.

Can I bundle it with other tutorials?
Yes — save when you purchase the full Sharpening Masterclass series.

Can I gift this workshop?
Absolutely — just enter the recipient’s email at checkout.

When do I get access?
💻 Instantly after checkout — stream anytime, anywhere.

🔥 Master sharpening the hook knife and your spoons, bowls and cups will gleam with a glassy smooth finish! 🌿