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Moved to later in the book to allow gouge demonstration - how life can be easier.
While you absolutely can hollow with a straight knife, a bent or hooked knife can make hollowing easier. You may find gouges and similar tools, discussed in The Gouge, easier to use for many common hollowing tasks.
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