My new Fiddleback Carver!

[wildmanh]

Got back from the post office a few minutes ago with my new Fiddleback Carver. This little knife is awesome! The handle is Huge for a carving knife and feels much better in hand then my small Old Hickory Pairing knife turned carver.

We got a snow storm yesterday, it has warmed up and things are melting so I had to take some pictures in side. Once things dry I'll get some better pictures. But for now, here are some indoor Teaser shots taken on a Fiddleback Machete sheath:



Fit and finish seem pretty good. Love the 3D spalted finish on the flats of the blade. It reminds me of an As forged finish. The handle is contoured, is thinner near the edge, thick in the middle and flared at the butt. Feels like it will work well for wood carving. Will test that out later today. Hope it feels good for cutting leather. If it does this might become my new leather cutting knife for making sheaths.

Here are Pictures of the 3" Bushcraft sheath I made today for my Carver. The Carver was used to cut out the leather and did a great job. Used my Old Hickory based carver once to cut the inside curve of the welt. The Fiddleback Carver made quick work of the sheath.



Thanks Andy!!

 

[Diomedes Industries]

Hey man - give that a shot when cutting out a sheath or two. I bet one of those in convex would work PERFECT for that task.

TF

 

[LightGuy]

Very nice!! I like the look of that model. I'll be curious to hear how well it carves.

 

[wildmanh]

Hey man - give that a shot when cutting out a sheath or two. I bet one of those in convex would work PERFECT for that task.

TF

I made a sheath for the Carver (will also fit all or most of the 3" blades) today and used the Carver to cut out the sheath. Worked pretty good. Though I think you are right, A full flat/convex one would work even better. Aside from cutting an inside curve, the carver did everything really well.

Very nice!! I like the look of that model. I'll be curious to hear how well it carves.

After making my first post the clouds came in and it got cold again so I didn't go outside to do some carving. Will test it on on wood later in the week. So far I know it works great on Leather and feels good doing it. I love this knife!!

Took some pictures of the sheath I finished before dinner and added them to my OP. It's a Basic 3" Bushcraft sheath. Fits my Carver great!

 

[TPVT]

hey wildmanh. i saw the post that andy had with those carver knives. i was actually sad to hear that they were sold (except the white one). i really like it. great little knife. thanks for the pics. enjoy.

 

[wildmanh]

hey wildmanh. i saw the post that andy had with those carver knives. i was actually sad to hear that they were sold (except the white one). i really like it. great little knife. thanks for the pics. enjoy.

Hey TPVT, you're welcome. I like the knife even more since using it to make it's sheath (OP updated with the pictures). Feels great in hand and slices thick stiff leather really well! It just breezed through the 10-12oz Saddle skirting, and it's not as sharp as my Old Hickory carver. If you're looking for a carving knife with a nice handle, this is the one to buy! :thumbup:

 

[Fiddleback]

I'd like a sheath for my carver Heber. That way I can judge this sheath for the HB. May just need to send you an HB.

 

[wildmanh]

I'd like a sheath for my carver Heber. That way I can judge this sheath for the HB. May just need to send you an HB.

Hey Andy, If you want to send an HB for fitting thats fine with me. I should be able to have a sheath ready to send you for fitting in a few days if interested. What ever works for you.

By the way, I'm working on a custom Horizontal carry sheath for the Carver right now. Will be done in a few days. Pics to follow when it's ready.