What have you been whittling with your traditionals?

[Just Tom.]

 

[EngrSorenson]

What’s that red equal end Jack? I don’t recognize it

 

[Just Tom.]

What’s that red equal end Jack? I don’t recognize it

It’s a chisel-ground, “shell”-construction, “The Ideal” knife. The Ideal was a step below even Imperial and Colonial in terms of cost and quality, but the 2 examples I have are solid enough. I modified the pen blade on this one for whittling.

 

[EngrSorenson]

It’s a chisel-ground, “shell”-construction, “The Ideal” knife. The Ideal was a step below even Imperial and Colonial in terms of cost and quality, but the 2 examples I have are solid enough. I modified the pen blade on this one for whittling.

Proof that a sharp, reliable blade is all you need. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Rupestris]

Proof that a sharp, reliable blade is all you need. Thanks for sharing!

I’d have a much larger collection if I hadn’t figured that out. Stupid Swiss Army Knives and their stupid usefulness.

 

[EngrSorenson]

I’d have a much larger collection if I hadn’t figured that out. Stupid Swiss Army Knives and their stupid usefulness.

Yessir! That’s a powerful realization. Victorinox produces some excellent knives and one would probably last you a lifetime.

 

[hornetguy]

Of course all this principles go to waste when your little five year old ask you to make her a Santa pretty please

Yep..... it's even worse when your GRAND-DAUGHTER asks you to carve something,,, the answer is always "yes"....

 

[lutejones]

Hey guys, how is 2025 going?
I’ve made myself a new opinel no8 with an old salt carved on the handle because I’d lost one at sea.
When I showed it to some acquaintances I ended up with 3 commissions for Christmas.
I thought it’d be cool to share them here.

I hope you enjoy them

 

[Murphy Slaw]

Those are great!

 

[RLB0414]

Very nice work

 

[JM2]

Those are pretty nifty. I've been visiting some friends in California. I found a few pieces of driftwood on the beach and a piece of redwood in the forest that might make some interesting whittlings.

 

[Murphy Slaw]

Working on a top secret project. Can't divulge any more info at this time...

 

[Murphy Slaw]

I've been watching old "Gunsmoke" reruns since the weather has been bad and noticed Chester whittles on a stick quite often.

I wonder what knife he had?

 

[MUFC4Benfica1]

My vast output from over a month in northern Spain!

The carvings are meant to be scallop shells which sign post El Camino de Santiago.

The stem of the small one needs thinning down a lot. Any other suggestions on how to improve them?

https://imgur.com/a/KMoHPmE

 

[Murphy Slaw]

Turns out Festus was pretty handy with a pocket knife, too…

 

[hsherzfeld]

This is my first attempt at whittling any kind of animal. A bear with no legs… or, a bear standing in a lake.

 

[Murphy Slaw]

What kind of wood do you pro’s use? Do you buy it? Find it? What about Ohio River driftwood?

This hobby fascinates me, all of a sudden…