Ok here i have a Rams horn thumbstick, on a hazel shank 48 inches to thumb rest, as before im after a decent Knife and will be willing to post the stick thank you
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Hi yes id like one like these id be using it for getting Hazel sticks thank youThat's a very nice looking stick, do you know what sort of knife you'd be after?
I presume your talking a pruning saw, which i have got, no i have my mind set on one of those in the pictures so ill wait a few days, then i suppose ill have to buy one if i dont get an offer thank you for the suggestionWouldn't a Laplander be better?
Well ill still use my pruning saw for cutting hazel, but its a bit cumbersome for taking of the side shoots, it tends to rip the bark, thats where i think the knife would be better,Whats the reason for knife over saw, if you don't mind me asking?
Dave
Sorry if i didnt make myself clear, i want a knife for taking of the side shoots of hazel sticks, not cutting themThere are no wrong choices, just personal choices.
That one is a bit unusual for cutting hazel though
cheers,
Toddy
Sorry if i didnt make myself clear, i want a knife for taking of the side shoots of hazel sticks, not cutting them
Thank you for the advice friend ill consider a Mora, is it possible i could take the knife to a small engineering shop, and have it grinded to suitYou didn't buy the wrongun mate, just something a little different for the job.
Sadly I don't have any knives that I'd deem suitable to trade with you but I'd recommend something light weight, aboutb7 inches blade and with a thin flat grind. That way it'll be good for whipping with the wrist to take out those pesky shoots and stuff!
If I were you I'd probably make one from an old wood saw blade. This can be done with a dremel tool and a file.
If you want to spend money, try something like an 'old hickory butchers knife' they are kinda thin, carbon steal, simple and front heavy! I have one in the kitchen and it might be good for your hazel. I paid a tennerfor mine and its a nice blade.
Failing that, even a simple Mora knife will do a fine job if the shoots arent too fat.