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.
Flexcut 2-piece Whittler's Knife Set
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.
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Buck 371BRS Stockman
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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