Large crook knife - which one?

[Limaed]

I've been enjoying my carving of late and was thinking about buying a large crook knife so I can take on new projects. There seems to be quite a few quality ones on the market: Ben Orford, S-Djarv-Hantver, Joel Delorme to name a few.

I was wondering therefore what experience people have had with their large crook knife - do they use them a lot, which makers they would recommend, pic's of work created etc. Thanks

 

[Clouston98]

I have a ben orford and wouldn't toast with it! Brilliant kit and great service!

Hope this helps!

 

[robin wood]

I'd highly recommend Duncan Chandler FGYT on here http://www.dorsetwoodlandblades.co.uk/green-woodworking.htm
The Svante Djarve one is a surprisingly poor piece of kit.

 

[Shewie]

I have a couple of Ben's indian crook knives, a pleasure to use

 

[woof]

I'd highly recommend Duncan Chandler FGYT on here http://www.dorsetwoodlandblades.co.uk/green-woodworking.htm
The Svante Djarve one is a surprisingly poor piece of kit.

+ 1 for Duncan, i'm a very poor(as in rubbish not skint)woodworker, but his crook knives have helped improve my pathetic scratchings.

Rob

 

[Limaed]

Thanks gent's much appreciated.

Robin nice to see you in 'The Book of Forgotten Crafts' I picked up the other day.