Sebenza as a whittler?

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Roy

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Greetings,

I was just wondering if any of the many Sebenzanistas use their Sebbie as a whittler?
I have recently rekindled my interest in the hobby, and while the Stockman is adequate, I would love to put the Sebenza to the test.
All input would be appreciated.

Thanks for looking,

Roy
 
Hey Roy!

I'm a whittlin' fool (probably more fool than whittler) and I've used my large for some larger whittlin' chores. Most of the stuff I do is pretty small and the wide blade doesn't lend itself much to that. Plus it's harder to choke up on a wide blade like that.

I have used my Umfaan quite a bit, but I'm afraid it'll end up looking like some of the Trappers and Peanuts I've ground down to nothing from constant resharpening. It would take quite a bit longer, with the quality of the steel in the CRK's you don't have to hone as much to get a good edge. But I still go back to my Case knives for most whittlin'.

I've actually been looking for a trapper style knife with a quality blade steel for this purpose. There have been some good threads lately about better slip-joint knives, and I'm thinking I'll be getting something from A.G. Russell with better quality steel.

Brandon
 
For less than Sebbie money you could get yourself a nice traditionally styled Whitewing lockback made by Bailey Bradshaw. He makes these with CPM-3V blades, a steel with both excellent wear resistance characteristics, and ample toughness to support a nice thin, super sharp cutting edge. You can check it out at Chris Carlson's site:

http://members.tripod.com/ctexknife/whitewing.htm

Might be just the ticket for a little recreational whittling.
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-Bill
 
I believe Kodiak PA uses his to carve walking sticks and has commented on its performance in the past. IIRC the edge geometery was exellent but the thumb grooves were uncomfortable.
Hoodoo is an accomplished carver and an avowed sebenzista. ( I am especially impressed with his ball in a cage design)
Maybe they will weigh in
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Stay Sharp,
Chad

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For, most of the whittling I do, I use a smaller blade, like an small old timer, kabar, case, etc., even a two-blade SAK. I also have several knives made just for whittling and one with interchangeable blades. But all of these knives have small, razor sharp blades. If you are carving large stuff, I don't see why the sebbie can't work well for you. You might find the grip a little less than comfy after a half hour or so of heavy cutting. Lately, for large whittling projects, I've found that Frost Mora knives are outstanding. I made a couple walking sticks the other day for tromping around looking for mushrooms and the Mora did a dandy job. I'm starting to think that the single bevel edge is the best for wood carving. My Moras in general impress the heck out of me in their ability to slice wood.

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Hoodoo

I get some pleasure from finding a relentlessly peaceful use for a combative looking knife.
JKM
 
For, most of the whittling I do, I use a smaller blade, like an small old timer, kabar, case, etc., even a two-blade SAK. I also have several knives made just for whittling and one with interchangeable blades. But all of these knives have small, razor sharp blades. If you are carving large stuff, I don't see why the sebbie can't work well for you. You might find the grip a little less than comfy after a half hour or so of heavy cutting. Lately, for large whittling projects, I've found that Frost Mora knives are outstanding. I made a couple walking sticks the other day for tromping around looking for mushrooms and the Mora did a dandy job. I'm starting to think that the single bevel edge is the best for wood carving. My Moras in general impress the heck out of me in their ability to slice wood.

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Hoodoo

I get some pleasure from finding a relentlessly peaceful use for a combative looking knife.
JKM
 
For, most of the whittling I do, I use a smaller blade, like a small old timer, kabar, case, etc., even a two-blade SAK. I also have several knives made just for whittling and one with interchangeable blades. But all of these knives have small, razor sharp blades. If you are carving large stuff, I don't see why the sebbie can't work well for you. You might find the grip a little less than comfy after a half hour or so of heavy cutting. The best whittling knives have comfy handles. Lately, for large whittling projects, I've found that Frost Mora knives are outstanding. I made a couple walking sticks the other day for tromping around looking for mushrooms and the Mora did a dandy job. I'm starting to think that the single bevel edge is the best for wood carving. My Moras in general impress the heck out of me in their ability to slice wood.

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Hoodoo

I get some pleasure from finding a relentlessly peaceful use for a combative looking knife.
JKM
 
For, most of the whittling I do, I use a smaller blade, like a small old timer, kabar, case, etc., even a two-blade SAK. I also have several knives made just for whittling and one with interchangeable blades. But all of these knives have small, razor sharp blades. If you are carving large stuff, I don't see why the sebbie can't work well for you. You might find the grip a little less than comfy after a half hour or so of heavy cutting. The best whittling knives have comfy handles. Lately, for large whittling projects, I've found that Frost Mora knives are outstanding. I made a couple walking sticks the other day for tromping around looking for mushrooms and the Mora did a dandy job. I'm starting to think that the single bevel edge is the best for wood carving. My Moras in general impress the heck out of me in their ability to slice wood.

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Hoodoo

I get some pleasure from finding a relentlessly peaceful use for a combative looking knife.
JKM
 
Impressive quadruple tap, Hoodoo.
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-Bill
 
Just trying to get my point across.
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Actually, I dind't think the damn thing posted because netscape just sat there and kept grinding away. So I tried it over and over again and finally gave up and went to bed. Now I find this today.
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Hoodoo

I get some pleasure from finding a relentlessly peaceful use for a combative looking knife.
JKM
 
Hi all!

I´ll have to agree with Mikke, it´s nice to hear good things about Swedish knives in this mostly US oriented forum.

/SS
 
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