Bad whittling with a great knife. Beach day with a 25

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Well I am very unlikely to win any awards for my carving, but at least CRK won some awards along the way for making great folding knives. Was at the beach with my 25 having some fun with some wood. It's always a good excuse to sneak some "knife time" in when hanging with the family.

The blade and handle ergos work great, the gimping is a bit sharper than I would want if I had to do this all day long, but in general the knife proves itself as the tool it is intended to be. In particular the nice rounded spine is a pleasure to push against with both thumbs when forcing the blade into the wood.

I gotta say, the more you use these CRK knives, the more they are appreciated for their great design. I will be selling this carving on the exchange, so keep an eye open. :D ;)

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I will also make mention, because these beach pictures are a great example, of how difficult it is to photograph CRK snail trails. This knife in person looks pretty beat-up, but in these beach pictures it looks NIB. It's a weird thing I have yet to really figure out. Has something to do with diffuse light or something.

Same knife:

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Nice!

I went to a gathering recently where I passed out blocks of basswood to the fellows and all we had to do was sit around the campfire and carve something.

After a day and a half, the best thing we had was a canoe-shaped carving. It's tougher than it looks!

Thanks for the pictures - looks like a nice relaxing day.

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Whittling is a lot tougher than it seems! I usually give up and just make a spear:thumbup:
 
A pocket knife is certainly not what people use for intricate carving of figurines in hard wood. I think the idea/myth that you can whittle a figure with a Jack knife also requires you be at stuck sea on a galleon for 4 years to get good at it, and have the time to pass. Your average modern carving set is a selection of chisels and gouges and draw-knives, with nothing at all that looks much like a Sebenza. It certainly helps if the wood is a bit punky (rotten).

Now I guess i have issued some challenge for forum members to show me the 3D model of a Grizzly Bear etc they carved with their Mnandi. :D
 
Most people carve softwoods or wood that is still green. You don't need fancy chisels, gouges and draw knives; technique and patience will suffice. The problem with technique is that whittling is a lost art and you have to spend some time figuring things out. I have friends that have carved intricate staffs and they spent a lot of cumulated time to get from A to Z. If you are interested in carving I suggest making it interesting to you. Carving figure 4 traps and bow drill sets is what I did, though unfortunately I have been too busy with other endeavors to do much carving.
 
Thanks for adding to the thread. I suffer from the same discouragement as other posters, mainly looking to make sticks sharp. From what you are telling me I should give it more time maybe, though I still question what you can achieve with a full size folding pocket knife. Maybe a Pukko would be the ticket?
 
Take a look on the Bay, they have whittling sets for -$30. No steel type listed, but to get started, I'm sure they will suffice.

I have an old drift wood walking stock that I might give a go with my 21, thanks for the inspiration and Good job.
 
I had a great uncle--pre-1950-- that my mom said would carve a ball inside a four post box on a handle for a baby rattle. I'm sure he did it with a plain pocket knife. Wish I had one for a keepsake.
 
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I had a great uncle--pre-1950-- that my mom said would carve a ball inside a four post box on a handle for a baby rattle. I'm sure he did it with a plain pocket knife. Wish I had one for a keepsake.
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There are still LOTS of guys doing those (and wooden chains, and wood spirits, and spoons, and cups, and forks, and scoops, and all sorts of other things) with whatever they have in their pockets when they find the piece of wood and some time. They do make great keepsakes and the kids love them. If you just want a similar item, I am sure you could find someone to make one for you...or invest some time, watch a few videos, and make one for yourself.

It is a lot of fun and a great way to spend some time. The process can be quite rewarding.
 
What exchange will you be selling your work of art on Cody ? Give us a heads on about the forum and day & time you're going to sell it. :D
 
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