Is This A Good Whittling Knife?

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I recently decided to try out whittling and now I'm trying to find a good pocket knife. After looking through multiple threads about this topic I'm thinking about getting a Case Peanut in synthetic orange (I like the way the orange looks :).) Here are a few links to different websites with the knife. Thanks in advance! P.S. This is my first post (please don't bash me for having little knowledge on the subject.)

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Welcome. Its an excellent all around knife, and an excellent whittler. :thumbup:

A Case Red Bone CV Peanut is it my pocket right now. It usually is.

Edit your post and get those links out of it. Posting links to vendors who do not support BF is against the rules.
 
I guess it depends on how long you're going to be whittling, and what exactly you're whittling. But personally I prefer something with a much larger handle for carving/whittling.

Check out the Mora Carving knife.

The peanut is a great knife though. I had one for 2-3 years, and it saw a fair bit of use. However, my hand would cramp up when I tried to do any extended cutting with it. So again, it might or might not matter to you that it may be uncomfortable for long term whittling/carving. Just letting you know what I thought though :).
 
I like congress Knives (4 blades is better then 2) plus they have a bit of a beefier handle: that as well as a mora (or other sturdy fixed blade), and my folder of the day, different blades for different cuts, whether it's finer detailed nicks, longer slices, or deeper digs, you have all your bases covered.;)

Peanuts are great little Knives though. Often I considered starting a collection of them, but last thing I need is another specific collection of a certain type to spend more money on...
 
The Mora 120 or 106 are two of their "actual" carving knives. I have a Mora companion that I have used to carve, and has worked well (although, the blade is too long for good detail work).
 
I would look at a two bladed trapper pattern or a stockman pattern (3 or 4 blades) for whittling in addition to what you have looked at. The extra small blades may come in handy for smaller tasks. Personally, I like traditional knives that tend to be larger because you can get a better grip on them, but they are less pocket friendly due to the weight. But I am more comfortable using a traditional that is close to 4" and generally prefer 4.25" closed length. I am not suggesting that length to you, just mentioning that this is the size I prefer. The 111mm vic SAKs are about this size too.
 
I personally like Boker - Tree brand is my favorite and I just recently picked up a Congress Whittler, but it's definitely a bias I have toward German made and my strong German heritage, as well as my wife's since I hope to leave most/all of my Knives to our sons one day (my mom is a 1st gen. German Immigrant and her family is strong rooted precolonial German ancestors from the area). Boker Plus is my next choice, most made in china but that is a personal bias toward the 440c steel they use, (same as the tree brand, just cheaper manufacturing cost). But you really can't go wrong with any of the more reputable brands available... Queen, Schatt & Morgan, Case all make a solid choice for USA made...

Stockman styles aren't a bad choice either.
Queen Whittler and the Case Sea Horse are nice options too, both made specifically with whittling in mind.

Now I'm no "Whittler" persay, and with my current schedule working full time 3rd shift and dad to a 2 yr old full time 1st shift, I don't get much time to myself anymore, but I do like to sit back and carve; wood, wax, soap, and the simple fact is you can technically whittle with any knife, its really personal preference and what you plan on whittling. I for one definitely appreciate the small blades when doing small work and a lot of finer detail stuff. That's the one thing I miss with a Trapper.

A suggestion, as you mentioned you are planning on "just getting into it", as in a new hobby, before spending $30-50-80+ on a nicer one, pick up a cheap Imperial Trapper, Stockman, & Congress pattern, all 3 for about $25 and see A) if you even like whittling, and B) which style you prefer to suit your liking. Whittle a few weeks, trying each one and seeing how they feel, save a few bucks, if you don't enjoy it, your only out $25, if you do, you have a much better idea as to what you want in a Whittler blade-wise.
 
strategy9 said:
I personally like Boker - Tree brand is my favorite and I just recently picked up a Congress Whittler, ...

Queen Whittler and the Case Sea Horse are nice options too, both made specifically with whittling in mind.
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Don't let the fellas in Traditional hear you say "Congress Whittler"....they may come after you with torches and pitchforks. Congress and Whittler are two distinct patterns, I believe.

I agree with your second point strongly! People often come in here asking about a traditional knife to whittle with. Call me crazy....how about a Whittler? And I love those Seahorses. I guess technically, they are serpentine whittlers with a Wharncliffe main blade? Where's my Levine's Guide when I need it...
 
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I would also say that unless you specifically want a traditional, the Cold Steel Tuff Lite Mini is my favorite whittler.
 
The Spyderco Kiwi 4 would make a good whittlin' knife as well as a good edc. It is a very handy slim knife.
 
marcinek said:
Don't let the fellas in Traditional hear you say "Congress Whittler"....they may come after you with torches and pitchforks. Congress and Whittler are two distinct patterns, I believe...
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Lol, yeah, but I didn't make it up... Boker did...
Boker Carver's Congress Whittler
http://www.knifecenter.com/item/BO1...ongress-whittler-with-rosewood-handles-115465

The only thing is that it has a weird set up where the spey blade (the blade a typical Whittler lacks, but a Trapper includes), doesn't fully seat, but rather follows the contour of the wharncliff spine next to it leaving the tip exposed. There is an ever so slightly feel of it if you run your finger over it, you can feel it, but hardly enough to catch or cut anything as It's a perfectly aligned fit side by side... But still a great little well built knife, ready to whittle, (though mine has yet to see any action yet).
 
strategy9 said:
Lol, yeah, but I didn't make it up... Boker did...
Boker Carver's Congress Whittler
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Nice looking knife! :thumbup: The whole slipjoint nomenclature thing is very complicated, and without Levine's Guide I'm nothing. :D Someone needs to make an app.
 
22-rimfire said:
And I'm just a tad above dirt since I don't have Levine's guide.
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You really should. 4th Edition or earlier. Its just a great read. Information packed and you can just flip through it.

In addition to detailed explanations of all these patterns, there is a TON of knife history in essays about Bowies, American Hunting Knives (think Marbles), and knives used by the US Military. Then there's this whole section of international knives with pictures, so you can tell your jambiyas from your kinjals.

Really, should be required reading. Good stuff! Makes you sound really smart! :D
 
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