Crooked knives?

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bladefrienzy

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Anybody here have a crooked knife (curved carving knife) I can already see some of the responses,lol. I am thinking of grabbing one for spoons and such. But have never used one. Any thoughts and recommendations?

Thanks,Steve
 
I don't have one yet, but Ragnar at Ragweed Forge has a couple different kinds. I was thinking of getting one too, to mess around with bowl and dipper-making. I think he has one by Frost's for $17 that looks nice. Only one cutting edge, instead of the seemingly usual two. I think I would prefer that, harder to cut myself that way. :D
 
I would definitely prefer a single edge as well! No need for stitches if I can avoid it. Bu hey, it would make for some great pics. I gotta stay away from Ragweed and Bens Backwoods! I'm already broke. The I start looking at draw knives and then...
 
Those look nice, but a bit pricey for one to learn on and experiment with. Maybe after I get more accomplished with one I'll one like his.
 
Del Stubbs - Pinewood Forge.
This is my first and only crooked knife so I haven't another to compare to, BUT I know woodworking tools and this piece is first rate and a very good value. It comes SHARP - the "real" kind of sharp that stands up to woodworking, not that half-a$$ed micro-serrated, 120 grit steak-knife-sharp - SHARP for REAL. The edge (the whole blade actually) is polished mirror bright. The handle is exquisitely shaped and meticulously smoothed. I would not hesitate to recommend Del and his knives for an instant. There may be better, and there probably is a heck of a lot worse, but Del knows what makes a knife work and executes it to perfection - at least he did in my one knife from him.This one is singled-edged as I push agaisnt the spine in a lot of cuts.

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i have a forst and a djarv knife, both excellent, get one and it's amazing how fast you find things you want to carve, spoons, bowls cups etc.
 
robin wood said:
I would recommend Del Stubbs www.pinewoodforge.com the frosts knife is OK and cheap but Dels are a whole lot better.
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I buy a lot of knives. More than is practical or sensible.
I was very apprehensive about spending $45 on a dedicated-used knife that I didn't even know how to use.

That said, once I got my Pinewood Forge knife, and used it a little, I knew it was money well-spent. All I wanted was one knife with which to make utensils in the woods - utensils that usually get tossed in the fire after a few days (some, my wife confiscates and makes me sand out so she can keep them) but I do not regret that $45 spend on a tool I only intended to "mess around with." It's a tool I am proud to own.

After using Del's knife, I now know that I would make room in my budget to have his crooked knife as part of my kit. I would not propose to tell a fella what to do with his money or make the assumption that I knew enough about his needs versus his budget and his own discretion. I just feel it is necessary that I make the point that I felt this was one of my most responsible purchases, after which I felt no lack in the tool and no desire to try to find something "better." I got lucky in a way by not having gone through several knives trying to find the "right" one.
 
The pinewoods knife is higher in cost. But that price is an investment min a quality tool rather than throwing your money away on cheap junk which only give mediocre results, frustration and possible injury. Buy a quality tool once and you don't have to purchase another later.
 
That blade looks awesome, Jeff!

Hey, this may sound like a stupid question, but how do you carry that knife? Seems like it would be hard to fit for a sheath.
 
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