WhittlinAway
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I took up whittling between Thanksgiving and Christmas last year. That led to a keen interest in traditional folding knives and that, in turn, led me here to the Traditionals Forum. I truly appreciate what a special corner of the internet The Porch is and I've very much enjoyed my interactions with the fine folks here. I'd like to give a little something back to show my thanks.
I've seen several people here express an interest in trying out whittling. They and others may be wondering how to start. If you are like me and tend to over-think things, it can be a bit overwhelming. What knife should I use? How do I get it sharp enough? Can I use any old stick? It's an easy one-way ticket to the land of analysis paralysis.
I'm here to help. Announcing the Whittling Starter Kit Give Away:
- Schrade 34OT: modified, sharpened, and ready to whittle
- Two-sided strop and (not pictured) green compound: to keep those blades whittlin' sharp
- Whittling and Woodcarving by E. J. Tangerman: rescued from the used book store and craving your attention
- Carving glove: because I only want you to be cutting wood
- Basswood: one 1.5" x 1.5" x 12" and two 1" x 1" x 12" is plenty to get you started
The knife is a USA-made Schrade Middleman Stockman with 1095 carbon steel blades. It has a few blemishes on the blades, but, hey, that's instant character right there. I've set it up like the one I carry most days and use as my primary whittling knife. Here's a closer look, but please don't scrutinize the edges too much, I haven't finished sharpening them:
There are, no doubt, better whittling knives, strops, books, gloves, and wood to be had. That's kind of the point: I want to give you everything you need to get started, but leave some of the fun of discovering what works best for you. And, when you find something that works better for you, please do let me know. Maybe it'll work better for me, too.
Note: the glove shown above is mine. I'll purchase a new one for the winner once I know the required size.
Rules
- To be eligible you must have posted at least 10 times to the Traditionals forum prior to the announcement of this GAW.
- You must be at least 18 years old and legally able to receive and own the knife and other items in the kit.
- I'll ship anywhere in the world, but please only enter if you are reasonably certain that the package will reach you. I'd hate to have it confiscated by a customs official because of the knife, non-native wood, or some other reason.
- Entries are accepted until Noon Pacific time (that's 19:00 Zulu) on Sunday, July 10.
- I'll track the entries on a spreadsheet and use a random number generator to determine the winner.
To Enter
Whittling has become one of my favorite ways to relax. To enter, please post "I am in", or something to that effect, and tell us all about one of your favorite ways to relax.
Feel free to comment and discuss. I'll count your first "I am in" post as your entry.
I've seen several people here express an interest in trying out whittling. They and others may be wondering how to start. If you are like me and tend to over-think things, it can be a bit overwhelming. What knife should I use? How do I get it sharp enough? Can I use any old stick? It's an easy one-way ticket to the land of analysis paralysis.
I'm here to help. Announcing the Whittling Starter Kit Give Away:
- Schrade 34OT: modified, sharpened, and ready to whittle
- Two-sided strop and (not pictured) green compound: to keep those blades whittlin' sharp
- Whittling and Woodcarving by E. J. Tangerman: rescued from the used book store and craving your attention
- Carving glove: because I only want you to be cutting wood
- Basswood: one 1.5" x 1.5" x 12" and two 1" x 1" x 12" is plenty to get you started
The knife is a USA-made Schrade Middleman Stockman with 1095 carbon steel blades. It has a few blemishes on the blades, but, hey, that's instant character right there. I've set it up like the one I carry most days and use as my primary whittling knife. Here's a closer look, but please don't scrutinize the edges too much, I haven't finished sharpening them:
There are, no doubt, better whittling knives, strops, books, gloves, and wood to be had. That's kind of the point: I want to give you everything you need to get started, but leave some of the fun of discovering what works best for you. And, when you find something that works better for you, please do let me know. Maybe it'll work better for me, too.
Note: the glove shown above is mine. I'll purchase a new one for the winner once I know the required size.
Rules
- To be eligible you must have posted at least 10 times to the Traditionals forum prior to the announcement of this GAW.
- You must be at least 18 years old and legally able to receive and own the knife and other items in the kit.
- I'll ship anywhere in the world, but please only enter if you are reasonably certain that the package will reach you. I'd hate to have it confiscated by a customs official because of the knife, non-native wood, or some other reason.
- Entries are accepted until Noon Pacific time (that's 19:00 Zulu) on Sunday, July 10.
- I'll track the entries on a spreadsheet and use a random number generator to determine the winner.
To Enter
Whittling has become one of my favorite ways to relax. To enter, please post "I am in", or something to that effect, and tell us all about one of your favorite ways to relax.
Feel free to comment and discuss. I'll count your first "I am in" post as your entry.
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I've been spending even more time at the range since I picked up a Sig P220. That weapon is delightful for perforating paper with precision.
