Description
Use specialised and custom made knives, gouges, and chisels to carve out and cut objects from wooden or paper surfaces.
Alternative labels
using wood carving knives
employ wood carving knives
use wood carving knife
make use of wood carving knives
utilise wood carving knives
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Use wood carving knives is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Basketmaker: Basketmakers use stiff fibres to manually weave objects such as containers, baskets, mats and furniture. They use various traditional techniques and materials according to the region and the intended use of the object.
Woodcarver: Woodcarvers manually shape wood into the desired shape using equipment like knives, gouges and chisels. Woodcarvers produce wooden products to serve as decoration, to be integrated into a composite product, as utensils or as toys.
Optional skill
Use wood carving knives is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Use wood carving knives – ESCO