Spoons are fun! I've carved them with gouges and recip carver but usually use a rotary carver for much of the inside.

One thing might be interesting: I wanted some coffee scoops with a volume to match my plastic scoop. I pressed Silly Putty into the plastic scoop to get the volume, then carved out the bowl until that putty fit. The measure is perfect and the shape doesn't matter.

From Pink Flame and Cocobolo:



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The curl on the handle is comfortable in the hand and makes it easier to grip. We have been using one daily for almost 10 years.

JKJ