Whitling/carving knife

[hog]

Gents, I would like to get a cheap but decent whitling blade to do Wood Spirits etc, have been battling with a Stanley knife blade till now but would like something a bit safer and more ergonomic.
Any makers or ideas welcome.
Many thanks
Mark.

 

[crosslandkelly]

The Mora 106 is a good whittler. http://www.aboveandbeyond.co.uk/Pro...iIxywwc3V9gnipPpyOd11sRdXrJEXPNTY8aAruI8P8HAQ
Flexcut have a good name.
If you want to spend more, then one of the makers will sort you out.
Dave Budd
Hillbill
Ben Orford.

 

[reedx]

If you don't mind putting your own handle on, Nic Westermann also does some great blades

http://nicwestermann.co.uk/product-category/detail-carving-blades/

Colin

 

[hughlle1]

I use a Victorianox swiss army tinker as recommended by Chris Lubkemann. Cheap, and easy to get sharp.

 

[Samon]

Try making your own!





All the above was made with scraps and a 20p file. I have a duplicate file if you'd like me to make you one.

Or.. buy a Mora 106 or Flexcut starter set.

 

[hog]

Samon, many thanks for the offer and Guys all many thanks for the direction, I will have a go at making one then if it all goes fruit shaped then I will call on one of the Bretheren for one.
Regards
Mark.

 

[Robson Valley]

I do hope that you make your own blade. Given the style of carving that you plan to do, think long and hard about size and shape.
I've repurposed some blades, changing the bevel and the shape with handles to fit my hands.
There's a nice satisfaction in using them instead of conventional wood carving tools of any sweep.

 

[cbrdave]

I've been using a Swiss Army knife for whittling, large blade for bulk and small for the finishing, I am only carving small stuff though.

 

[Fatbob]

Deffo go for a Nic Westermann blade they are spot on and razor sharp.
http://nicwestermann.co.uk/product-category/detail-carving-blades/

 

[hog]

Thanks all Gents, always a pleasure getting info from the good Folk here. will now ponder my choices for a bit then either make or ask Santa.

 

[humdrum_hostage]

If you are just whittling stuff like wood spirits you dont want anything too long in blade length, it will just get in your way and you will be mainly using about the first inch of a 3"-4" blade. If you have the money flexcuts are great or if you are on a budget, type "whittling" in ebay and there are some made by proops brothers as cheap as £7 posted!

HTH

 

[mrcharly]

If you are just making very small stuff, jigsaw blades can be filed and sharpened. They are brittle, so don't keep the blades very long (to reduce leverage and flex).

 

[Dean]

A Mora 120 with a thin, tapered blade of laminated steel is a great starter.
Blade Thickness: 2,7mm
Blade Length: 60mm
Total Length: 165mm

but for a little more money I would go with a Nic Westermann 30/40 mm blade
http://nicwestermann.co.uk/product-category/detail-carving-blades/

 

[Hammock Hamster]

As has been said definitely a mora 120 if your looking low price quality carving blade that is easy to keep razor sharp and great for fine detail work.

I use one regularly for carving and it has never done me wrong.
If you want to/can stretch to something a little more bespoke a blade from Nic Westerman is the way to go. Although I don't own one myself I have used them and own several of his other tools which are truly top notch.


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[bikebum1975]

For a fixed blade for whittling I'd say the mora 122 better for detail work yet decent for heavier removal. Good two bladed sak like the hiker works well to. I've not been super fond of folders that don't lock for carving.

 

[NoName]

Mora 120 and 106
just great even the profis also use them

 

[Hoodoo]

For carving small doodads when I’m out in the toolies, I like to carry a pocket knife. Easy to tote around. Some folks don’t like ‘em because of the slip joint lock, but some pocket knives have locking blades. I like to modify old electrician knives for this and one of the blades on an electrician knife usually has a liner lock. You can often find these old knives at flea markets for just a few dollars. Use a dremel to cut the blades down, shape and polish them the way you want, and you may or may not want to replace the scales with more comfy versions. With a little elbow grease, you can have a very nice carver.

You can also make a nice little carver from an Old Timer 194OT. It has a blade that locks. Just cut it down and shape the blade. A nail nick can be cut with a dremel tool.

 

[bikebum1975]

Those are gorgeous knives hoodoo.

 

[Robson Valley]

Good work Hoodoo. The Schrade OT look great with the revised profile.
What do you like for total included bevel angle?

 

[Hoodoo]

Those are gorgeous knives hoodoo.

Thanks bikebum. I can't take credit for the scales. Those were done by Muskratman.

Good work Hoodoo. The Schrade OT look great with the revised profile.
What do you like for total included bevel angle?

Hi RV. The bevel on the OT is just under 11 degrees and it holds a great edge.