What's up with the whittlers?

RevDevil · Oct 22, 2014

Keep on topic, it's not that tough.

J_Curd · Oct 23, 2014

rnfuller said:
...or is the splitback springs too hard to do well?

I think you nailed it. A well fitted splitback is a work of art.

22-rimfire · Oct 23, 2014

Lots of traditional knives sold by both BF sponsers dealers and other in a pattern suitable for whittling. Take a look at Case, Great Eastern Cutlery, Buck, Queen, Canal Street Cutlery, and even Kabar. As a starter, Knives Ship Free carries a diverse line of the better knives. Try AG Russell, and others... The Great Eastern Cutlery manufactured knives (a couple different brands) are very good and my favorite traditionals. Of the inexpensive, as in very inexpensive, take a look at Rough Rider knives.

rnfuller · Oct 23, 2014

Thanks 22, but I am not looking for a knife to whittle with, I just love the splitback whittler pattern!

link2derek · Oct 24, 2014

Derrick at KnivesShipFree (a BF dealer) typically has a nice selection of whittlers. To wit, this is my Northwoods Norfolk Whittler (split-back) in Elephant Ivory:

J_Curd · Oct 24, 2014

Yeah GEC is killing it with the Northwoods stuff.

Big Mike · Oct 24, 2014

link2derek said:
Derrick at KnivesShipFree (a BF dealer) typically has a nice selection of whittlers.

Another recommendation for KSF Northwoods folders. :thumbup:

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Big Mike

link2derek · Oct 24, 2014

Couple of nice pieces there, Big Mike!! Two is ALWAYS twice as nice:

dewingrm · Oct 24, 2014

Wow, those Northwoods are stunning! I never thought I was a fan of the Whittler pattern until now. I especially love that elephant ivory.

jfk1110 · Nov 7, 2014

Check out flexcut. They have a few different models with 2 to 6 blades. Very handy tool. Sharp as he'll plus comes with a strop, compound, and leather sheath

J_Curd · Nov 7, 2014

I ordered a Tidioute Wharnecliffe Geppetto in Black Buffalo Horn, a Northwoods Norfolk in Purple Camel Bone, and a Tidioute Wharnecliffe Executive Whittler in Forest Moss Jigged Bone, this week.

Can't wait to get them in!

Student762 · Nov 8, 2014

MMM, whittlers are rare-ish in comparison to other patterns. The other guys have given you the right nod though, there are stacks of BF dealers and they will set you right. I like the whittler too but at current am going through a barlow stage so I can't really give many recommendations but most brands produce a nice model if you look hard enough. Are there any specific brands you are after or not?

J_Curd · Nov 8, 2014

I think the other part of the equation is that a well-done split-back is one of the harder patterns to pull off well. Perfect examples are rare.