Whittling knife recommendations

[crosslandkelly]

Flexcut have nice whittlers. I have a couple of their spoon knives, very comfortable to use.

Flexcut Whittler's Kit KN300

The Flexcut Whittler's Kit is a 2 piece knife set with Sharpening Compound to keep your knife blade sharp. Knives included in the set are KN13 Detail Knife KN27 Mini Detail Knife

www.classichandtools.com

 

[Buckshot]

I have some flexcut knives too.
I think they fit nicely kinda mid range between the Mora and Orford offerings

 

[alphaburner]

Have a look at Doug Linker on Youtube. He makes some good recommendations.

 

[matarius777]

I have two really nice carving knives that I bought as upgrades from my mora one, one is a Hans Karlsson Carving Knife that I paid around £80 for I think, and the other, I handled myself using a Kay Embretsen carving blade, I do prefer the Kay Embretsen one, that was a similar price for just the blade, they’re about £180 odd if you get the complete knife, although they are beautifully made with different colour handles for each size, but way above what I could afford, certainly if you start buying more than one size.

 

[Brizzlebush]

It's hard not to want more shiny things when as we know, the two straight- bladed moras are more than adequate (the shorter 120 being my favourite). As is the hook knife (not the double-edged version, it's a deathtrap!).
Samuel Alexander did a video recently demonstrating that the Moras are enough.

But.........ooooh shiny!

I upgraded to an Adam Ashworth sloyd (70 or 90mm, it's not to hand), which I love, and I have a very small 4cm blade of his which I've yet to handle. Excellent bevel angle and very very slicey.

For hooks I've been using the Svante Djarv hook knife for years and it's the one I reach for most often. I've got an Orford hybrid flatter curve knife which is very versatile. I think his sloyds would be excellent as well, but I've not tried them.
Also I've got a LH Hans Karlsson hook which I love. More useful than you might think for push cuts as a RH carver.

I think handle shape plays a big part, but mostly budget.

Check out Woodsmith, Wood Tools and Woodland Craft Supplies if you need any more reasons to drool.

 

[Grebby]

I have a little carver and two spoon knives from @Dave Budd . I think they are fantastic. I don't know if he still does them though.

 

[Brizzlebush]

I have a little carver and two spoon knives from @Dave Budd . I think they are fantastic. I don't know if he still does them though.View attachment 101231

Ooh, great point, how did I not recommend Dave of this parish, he's great!
And likes cheese

 

[Medu]

what about a Flexcut folding knife?

 

[C_Claycomb]

I have enjoyed the M23 Ranger Cub. Not fancy wood handle, but great ergonomics, very secure grip, induction hardened edge for high sharpness and retention.
I bought mine last simmer in the US, only to find Tony had reviewed one in March!

Review – M23 Ranger Cub from Peltonen Knives.

I've now had a bit of time to get to know my M23, so I offer this little review with my findings. I find myself using smaller knives quite a lot nowadays. When out in the woods, I still carry and utilise a 'standard' (c. 11cm blade) knife, but the

bushcraftuk.com

 

[Springchicken]

I bought mine last simmer in the US, only to find Tony had reviewed one in March!

I'm sorry to say that the review wasn't Tony's - it was mine!

Needless to say, I am still hugely impressed with the M23; it is the cutting tool that I always have with me.

 

[C_Claycomb]

Oh oops! I didn’t read all the way to the bottom to see your name!

 

[Lindop_Lad]

Thank you all for the suggestions, I’ve got a lot to consider!

 

[Keith_Beef]

Brusletto Balder

I have one of those, somewhere...

 

[slaine_23]

Has anyone seen these?

RAZOR EDGE BASIC CARVING KIT​

Razor Edge Basic Carving Kit

Ideal for people just starting out in wood carving and whittling. <span>This kit will allow you to quickly change between the various blades depending on the task at hand. All blades are razor sharp high carbon steel.

heinnie.com

Thinking of something like it as a present for someone, looks like a nice idea, does anyone knows anything of them?

 

[Springchicken]

Looks interesting but changing the blades could be a pain. It seems as though you have to use a spanner-type thing to ensure that the chosen blade stays in place - not so great for a quick switch around.

 

[slaine_23]

Looks interesting but changing the blades could be a pain. It seems as though you have to use a spanner-type thing to ensure that the chosen blade stays in place - not so great for a quick switch around.

Yeah, on one hand it’s an interesting idea but on the other, like you say.