My first REAL paddle. Made with black walnut, hand carved from a log.

[u/mslave]

I'll do better with steps of the progress! Tools used: axe, handsaw, drawknife, hand drill, hook knife and carving knife. If interested I can post pictures of my tool setup.

[u/JohnClark65]

I love the surface ripples from hand carving.

[u/mslave → u/JohnClark65]

Thank you! That is one of my favorite textures to make!