{"title":"Julius Pettersson","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweden is well-renowned for producing some of the world’s best knives, and nowadays \u003cstrong\u003eJulius Pettersson\u003c\/strong\u003e works hard to maintain that reputation. There they are still very much regarded as tools rather than weapons, and they are seen as an essential item for anyone working or living outdoors. During the filming of Bushcraft Survival, Ray visited Julius at his workshop in Karlsborg, to see the knife-making process in person, from start to finish. Julius went on to produce a knife blade for Ray using the same techniques that his ancestors would have used centuries before him. What particularly impressed Ray was the ease with which Julius carried out the many processes to produce a finished blade, a skill which can only come from many years of practice and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"julius-pettersson-hand-forged-knife-blade","title":"Julius Pettersson Hand Forged Knife Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJulius Pettersson Hand Forged Knife Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e makes an excellent gift or personal project for those of you who are interested in getting started in knife making. The beautifully-made blade, produced by the esteemed Swedish blacksmith Julius Pettersson, comes ready to be fitted with a handle of your choosing. For an idea of what can be done with this blade, take a look at some of the pictures our customers have sent in on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.raymears.com\/blog\/category\/customer-posts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe Woodlore Blog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.raymears.com\/blog\/category\/customer-posts\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese blades were featured in the 'Sweden' episode of Ray Mears Bushcraft Survival Series 2, when Ray visited the traditional forge of Julius Pettersson. Each blade features the exclusive Ray Mears 'Snowshoe' logo along with Julius' own signature stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend sourcing the book \u003ci\u003eAntlerknife\u003c\/i\u003e, which is sadly out of print at this time. This book offers an in-depth guide to making a handle for this style of blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'd love to see how you get on with your knife-making, whether you're a complete beginner or an expert. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.raymears.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eE-mail us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e your photos and you may see them featured on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.raymears.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodlore Blog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your knife blade sharp by using one of our whetstones - either the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.raymears.com\/products\/fallkniven-dc3-diamond-ceramic-whetstone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFallkniven DC3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.raymears.com\/products\/fallkniven-dc3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.raymears.com\/products\/fallkniven-dc4-diamond-ceramic-whetstone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 100 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade width: 21 mm max.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade type: Flat grind bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 205 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTang: Full, rat-tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade composition: Laminated high carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Julius Pettersson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53086195876179,"sku":"427","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/0876\/9107\/files\/Julius-Pettersson-Knife-Bla.jpg?v=1771704851"},{"product_id":"julius-pettersson-traditional-norwegian-hand-drill","title":"Julius Pettersson Traditional Norwegian Hand Drill","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Norwegian Hand Drills\u003c\/strong\u003e have been hand-crafted from start to finish by esteemed Swedish blacksmith Julius Pettersson. In Julius' homeland, these tools are known as 'Navare' - the Swedish translation of 'auger'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few years ago, Julius was fortunate enough to attend a bespoke smithing course based on traditional Norwegian techniques. The course was led by Johannes M. Fosse, a renowned blacksmith now well into his 80s. Johannes shared his knowledge of a special craftsman's tool known as the 'Navare'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon usage of the Navare, or Hand Drill, dates back to the 1800s, but they are best known for being used by Norwegian boat builders in the 1940s and '50s, helping to drill thousands of holes for the construction of wooden ships. One popular story even states that these tools were first discovered on ancient Viking ships. To keep these skills alive, Julius has now produced a unique set of hand drills based on this traditional Norwegian design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged from hardened, tempered steel, each drill comes with a fixed wooden handle and protective sheath, both of which have been carved by hand. Use of the drill requires little effort, as the drill bit's conical tip helps to pull the tool into the wood when turned. The drill bit's tapered shape also allows you to choose between straight or tapered holes. Overall, it is a great traditional tool for woodwork and carving projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 5 mm, 8 mm and 10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 26 g \/ 54 g \/ 132 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 120 mm \/ 165 mm \/ 270 mm approx.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrill diameter: 5 mm \/ 8 mm \/ 10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle width: 70 mm \/ 90 mm \/ 165 mm approx.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note this drill is designed to be used on fresh wood only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Julius Pettersson","offers":[{"title":"10 mm","offer_id":53086496850259,"sku":"884","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 mm","offer_id":53086496883027,"sku":"882","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 mm","offer_id":53086496915795,"sku":"883","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/0876\/9107\/files\/JP_Drill_10mm.jpg?v=1771709404"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/0876\/9107\/collections\/Julius_2.jpg?v=1780414220","url":"https:\/\/raymears.com\/collections\/julius-pettersson.oembed","provider":"Woodlore Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}