Whittling Penknife Recommendations

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ranger

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Nov 3, 2003
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Are any of you able to suggest a good whittling penknife? I started looking a couple of years ago forone but gave up as all the models I liked were readily available in the States but not in the UK and I could not find any dealers who were willing to ship tothe UK. My hunt is on again though and I am keen to know what others are using; recommendations for models available inthe UK or dealers in the States who are willing to ship to the UK. My first choice thus far is The Vision MakerCarving knife by SARGE Knives
http://www.sargeknives.com/store/THE-VISION-MAKER-CARVING-KNIFE.html
but alas this is not available to the UK and they do notwant to post to the UK.
Another knife that I am interested in is the Ross Oar 2Blade Version II Folding Carving Knife. This is one that I am able to have shipped from the US, but am holding back as it is very much at the top end of my budget, plus I’ll have all the Customs/Dutyissues to contend with. Hence any recommendations from you guys would be very welcome.
 
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Feb 17, 2012
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Hi Ranger,

Depending on your budget i would highly recommned rough rider as a low cost option - i have a couple of their knives which are great for carving in general and are very well made and keep a good edge.
Here is one example from a supplier i have used many times with great customer service http://www.heinnie.com/Rough-Rider-Knives/Folding-Knives/Canoe-Three-Blade-Large/p-602-1103-4848/ however check out the rest of their range as im sure there would be somehting to suit.

If your budget stretches a bit further i also use one of these http://www.heinnie.com/PK70-Birch/p-0-0-8067/ which are superbly made and have a wicked easy to maintain edge but can get a bit uncomfortable after a few hours hard use.

Hope this helps.

Hamster
 

rancid badger

Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Do you particularly want a folding knife? I've done almost all my carving and whittling with small to medium fixed blades, from chip carvers to Frosts 106's with occasional help from full size bushcraft type knives.

I love the look of some of the little folders but simply don't trust them, any of them, not to close when I don't want them to!

I've tried the carving jack mind you and that wasn't bad but I still prefer fixed blades.

Just a thought:)

all the best

Steve
 

ranger

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Nov 3, 2003
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The Case Seahorse Whittler is one that I would be very interested in, but it does not seem obtainable except on ebay at steep prices. It is exactly the type of knife I am after though.

I do have fixed blade knives that I use to whittle, but for some reason I just fancy an old fashioned small blade penknife as well. Please keep the ideas coming. Thanks.
 

Elines

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Oct 4, 2008
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in 'The little book of whittling', by Chris Lubkemann - which has generally good reviews on Amazon - see
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-rev...?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar&showViewpoints=0


- he suggests a Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-...XXII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357402527&sr=8-1

This may have things you don't need BUT - he goes on to say that:

'It's a good idea to have at least two blades: one should be no longer than 1 1/2 inches and the other should be between 2 and 2 1/2 inches long. The type of knife you choose is ultimately a matter of personal preference, so choose a knife that you are most comfortable using'

He says that the 1 1/2 inch blade is used 90% of the time and the longer one 10% of the time.

NB - no connection with Amazon other than as a a satisfied customer - and easy to find the items on there.
 

plastic-ninja

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Jan 11, 2011
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I'm inclined to agree with RB on this subject , having involuntarily donated no small amount of blood to folding knives over the years!
If you must have a folder, I did buy a little 3-bladed edc knife branded Smith & Wesson at the Bushcraft Show 2 years ago, although I
forget who from.It was around £18-£20 and for the money it is a nice little pocket knife which might suit you for a bit of whittling and chip
carving.It has a 2 3/4" barlow blade , a 2" clip blade and an angled short 1 1/2" blade which is almost spearpoint and obviously intended
for whittling.This last one is by far the most useful and due to the angle is very unlikely to fold on your fingers in use.It takes and holds an edge reasonably well and is easily maintained with a decent strop & Autosol.
My camera seems to be playing up but i'd be happy to message you some phone pics if you pm me.
Cheers , Simon
 

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