These particular wooden letter opener plans have assisted quite a few handymen in designing a fabulous carved knife and pen case effortlessly.
Label the timber pieces that will be used for constructing the different components like the base, lid, and knife.
You can make a full-size plasticine model before you start carving to get a good idea about the proportions and cuts needed for this project.
Carve the profile for the letter opener on wood using a shoulder plane and then whittle the details with a knife.