Knives for Whittling

 

Wood Whittling Knives 


Choosing a knife or knives is a very simple but personal process as far as whittling is concerned. Basically it is for removing material efficiently and effectively and while being comfortable to the user. There seems to be a chemistry or relationship built up between whittlers or wood carvers and their tools which has no definite or ultimate answer.                                                                                                                                                              Its not like racing cars there is only one car make that is the best and that is the one that wins that season. Whittling is done by use of these knives mainly but also assisted by gouges, chisels and special purpose custom altered tools at times. 


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Schrade 44OT Old Timer Workmate  

 Knife Details 

The “Workmate” features two 2.2 inch. 7Cr-17 high carbon stainless steel blades. There are 4 blades two short and 2 loner ones. The closed length is 3.2 inches long.   Handle base  Material: Delrin. This is a true pocket knife                                                                                                                                             Blade Detail: 4 Blades Blade Material: Stainless Steel and the total weight is 1.8 ounces. One owner said they they recently bought another new one to go with the other one that was 25 years old. The knife you choose is related to the category of the project tot be carved as well as the actual project. The knife for a whittled figure could be different to that used to carve a wooden block for printing use. 

                                        

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Flexcut 2-piece Whittler's Knife Set

Set  Whittling Knives by Flexcut 

 Knife Details 

Comes with two fixed blades, being 1 ½ and 2 inch in length and  according to very favorable reviews the only two you will ever need, and a sharpening stone The ergonomically shaped handles made of hickory wood.
Blades are resilient and have flex to them and reports say they just do not break. They stay sharp with  a keen edge for many carvings. 
The product reviews post fast shipping 

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Buck 371BRS Stockman  

Folding Buck 371 Whittling Pocket Knife

 

Knife Details


 Buck Knife 0371BRS-B Stockman is a large and  true pocket knife with 3 folding blades and wood grain  handle paneling. It weighs 3oz with stainless/ silvered bolsters. This is the largest 3 bladed knife available from Buck. The blades are :  

2-7/8" clip point 

2-1/8" sheep foot

2" pen 420HC stainless steel blade. 


These three blades are good for a variety of tasks, the spey blade allows you to perform skinning or  sweeping knife strokes, While the sheep's foot blade gives a clean cut, especially on a flat surfaces.

As with all cutting tools there are complimentary resources to provide ease and safety for whittling and carving procedures .Be sure to use these 

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Woodworking Projects & Whittling of Wood

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Whittling wood, sculpting or shaping of wood by carving through the basic use of minimal means such a whittling knife or wood chisel or other woodcarving tools. This wood art is aided with instructions, resources and picture examples and videos. There is extensive information about types of woods to be used such as bass wood .
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