Splitback Whittlers at their Best!

[mbkr]

I like the Case stockman-framed whittler!! Nice one, Mike!!

Thank you Charlie
Your stag 47 is a beauty

 

[waynorth]

Rare #6380 XX USA Jade Green Case whittler!!

 

[waynorth]

Factory engraved bolsters on a Seahorse Whittler!

 

[danno50]

A couple of delicate Sheffield made. Probably better described as pen knives with blades in a whittler configuration. A Joseph Rodgers in pearl at 3 1/4" and a IXL Wostenholm Celebrated Cutlery in ivory at 3 3/8".

 

[Jiki]

 

[Travman]

1973 Case 6383

 

[Jiki]

1973 Case 6383

Nice one Taylor.

 

[Primble]

My two Bloodwoods. Why two ?...... well ...... you can see the difference in them.
and I like the pattern a lot.

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[gentleman_edc]

So what are the good reasonably priced options for split back whittlers for carving (or other traditional style knives). I have some a gec #38 English whittler and #62 carver, but would like something that I don't mind sharpening often, but still has a nice high hardness.

I have been using vintage stockmen, but they need more sharpening than I like.

 

[jmgruber]

So what are the good reasonably priced options for split back whittlers for carving (or other traditional style knives). I have some a gec #38 English whittler and #62 carver, but would like something that I don't mind sharpening often, but still has a nice high hardness.

I have been using vintage stockmen, but they need more sharpening than I like.

I have a Queen Whittler with D2 steel incoming and from what I have read might be what you are looking for.

 

[Jiki]

So what are the good reasonably priced options for split back whittlers for carving (or other traditional style knives). I have some a gec #38 English whittler and #62 carver, but would like something that I don't mind sharpening often, but still has a nice high hardness.

I have been using vintage stockmen, but they need more sharpening than I like.

I find a stropping is all that is needed once a good edge is developed. I use my 62s and 38s. Why not enjoy them.

 

[gentleman_edc]

The queen looks interesting, but I don't see it available anywhere, and it is almost at the price point that it isn't worth it.