Best folding wittler....?

[gra_farmer]

I thought I would post a thread in search for opinions and experances of what BCUK consider there best folding wittling knives

Top of my list based upon experience and use, past and present are:
Enzo pk70 scandi
Spyderco Delica wharncliffe
Herbert Robinson slimline trapper
Spyderco UKPK (heinnie edition)
TBS Boar folding scandi (although the blade is a little thick)
Case Sodbuster Jr CV
Case large stockman cv
CRKT edgie

I am interested to know what you consider to be the ideal folding whittling knife, pictures welcome.

 

[MikeeMiracle]

If your going for TBS maybe the Wildcat is better as it has a 2mm blade instead of the Boar which has a 3mm blade, tempted to get one of these myself. I also want to try witling so keen to see the answers to this one.

 

[C_Claycomb]

I have a few non-locking folders that could be good whittlers, but this is my favourite when not limited to non-locking 3".

DSC07546 by Last Scratch, on Flickr

Pointier blade than standard. RWL34 fine grained, high hardness steel, fairly low edge angle, ground with wood work in mind, continuous curved edge, bulky handle modified to be more comfortable in a full fist grip. Blade stock around 2.5mm. The opening hole is neither here nor there, I have the same blade in a standard handle with a stud instead of a hole. Both cut well.

 

[Buckshot]

that looks a beaut Chris
SAK - I have a double bladed version and have shaped the small blade to a near flat cutting edge which works well for fine feathers etc.
What about the Carvin Jack?

 

[Barney Rubble]

I enjoy using the TBS Boar EDC folder for whittling. It's a lovely pocket knife which has essentially been my main knife on almost all of my camps this year (the fixed blade has been left at home!).

I get what was said above about the Wildcat being a better option due to the 2mm blade and would suggest that's also worth a look. However, I've whittled all sorts (pegs, spoons, spatulas, book marks, try sticks...) with my TBS Boar and haven't found the blade thickness to be prohibitive.

I see you're in Kent, if you drive then treat yourself to a quick trip up the M25 and visit the bushcraft store to look at the knives. It's a great place to explore and potentially very damaging to your credit rating!

 

[gra_farmer]

If your going for TBS maybe the Wildcat is better as it has a 2mm blade instead of the Boar which has a 3mm blade, tempted to get one of these myself. I also want to try witling so keen to see the answers to this one.

I have used all the above, and have the TBS Boar, I like it and enjoy the antler handle, bought it off a forum friend here.

But between a enzo pk70 and the Boar, both as scandi, I am leaning for towards the Enzo.

 

[gra_farmer]

It is the unexpected wittlers I would like to see and hear about, and your experiences.

Cheers to all replies

 

[gra_farmer]

I have a few non-locking folders that could be good whittlers, but this is my favourite when not limited to non-locking 3".

DSC07546 by Last Scratch, on Flickr

Pointier blade than standard. RWL34 fine grained, high hardness steel, fairly low edge angle, ground with wood work in mind, continuous curved edge, bulky handle modified to be more comfortable in a full fist grip. Blade stock around 2.5mm. The opening hole is neither here nor there, I have the same blade in a standard handle with a stud instead of a hole. Both cut well.

That is a lovely blade

 

[Billy-o]

A 4 1/4" stockman is good. The only really good one around at the moment is made by GEC. But you can find older ones on AAPK

These two are very good

 

[Nice65]

I have a few non-locking folders that could be good whittlers, but this is my favourite when not limited to non-locking 3".

DSC07546 by Last Scratch, on Flickr

Pointier blade than standard. RWL34 fine grained, high hardness steel, fairly low edge angle, ground with wood work in mind, continuous curved edge, bulky handle modified to be more comfortable in a full fist grip. Blade stock around 2.5mm. The opening hole is neither here nor there, I have the same blade in a standard handle with a stud instead of a hole. Both cut well.

Nice work, tell us more if you would. I know you’re a Griptilian fan, did you customise one?

 

[-ssmithy-]

I have a few non-locking folders that could be good whittlers, but this is my favourite when not limited to non-locking 3".

DSC07546 by Last Scratch, on Flickr

Pointier blade than standard. RWL34 fine grained, high hardness steel, fairly low edge angle, ground with wood work in mind, continuous curved edge, bulky handle modified to be more comfortable in a full fist grip. Blade stock around 2.5mm. The opening hole is neither here nor there, I have the same blade in a standard handle with a stud instead of a hole. Both cut well.

That is a beauty, what did you customise/upgrade from the original.

 

[gra_farmer]

A 4 1/4" stockman is good. The only really good one around at the moment is made by GEC. But you can find older ones on AAPK

These two are very good

Rough rider have done one, like the bottom. But I really like the top knife

 

[C_Claycomb]

I started off with a Ritter RSKMk1 Griptilian, then replaced the moulded handle with Micarta, swapped the pocket clip, then later made my own blade and swapped that out. It was quite a lot of work, and I would not have tried the blade except that there was a surface grinder (and superbly skilled operator) where I used to work, so I was able to have the blade heat treated full thickness, precision ground to thickness, then grind the bevels in on my belt grinder.

The other blade went in to a standard large Griptilian that I bought from Wayland at the Moot. It was VERY old, the blade was 440C rather than the 154CM that has been in use for the last 20 years

One day I hope to make a custom handle in G10 for the second blade.

Funnily enough, it really was whittling and wood carving that prompted me to make the replacement blades. The Ritter blade shape is excellent for a lot of things, but it is a bit too deep at the tip to make tight turning cuts, as when transitioning from spoon bowl to handle.

 

[Laurentius]

Opinel you really can't go wrong. Functional, cheap, almost throw away at the price.

 

[gra_farmer]

I started off with a Ritter RSKMk1 Griptilian, then replaced the moulded handle with Micarta, swapped the pocket clip, then later made my own blade and swapped that out. It was quite a lot of work, and I would not have tried the blade except that there was a surface grinder (and superbly skilled operator) where I used to work, so I was able to have the blade heat treated full thickness, precision ground to thickness, then grind the bevels in on my belt grinder.

The other blade went in to a standard large Griptilian that I bought from Wayland at the Moot. It was VERY old, the blade was 440C rather than the 154CM that has been in use for the last 20 years

One day I hope to make a custom handle in G10 for the second blade.

Funnily enough, it really was whittling and wood carving that prompted me to make the replacement blades. The Ritter blade shape is excellent for a lot of things, but it is a bit too deep at the tip to make tight turning cuts, as when transitioning from spoon bowl to handle.

That is brilliant, and the knife looks like it handles fine carving easily. I think you may have some orders.....

 

[gra_farmer]

Opinel you really can't go wrong. Functional, cheap, almost throw away at the price.

I liked opinels, agree for the price they are amazing, particularly when the blades are customised in shape. A number 8 used to be my EDC growing up on the family farm, in fact used it so much it looked like a fish filleting knife in the end.