Whittler SOLD

[G L Drew]

40 years or so ago I was doing some wood carving and started making my own tools, including small knives. This is what got me started with my knife making hobby. A friend recently got me reintroduced to carving and I have been making knives and chisels for some local carvers; they have liked my work. The edge geometry on a wood carving knife is much different than that on a hunting or camp knife, different but probably easier to keep sharp with some wet/dry sandpaper and a leather strop. If anyone wants to learn my process on keeping a wood carving knife sharp please message me and I can make up a short tutorial although there are several instrucions on YouTube . I also like to put a polish on these blades, they are scary sharp and slide through the wood effortlessly. They also sing with their work especially when cutting across the grain.

Stock removal from 1/8 inch thick 52100 high carbon steel
Heat treated to Rc 60 with attention to a fine grain structure
Flat grind with a very slight convex giving a zero profile to the edge, no secondary grind like seen on my hunting knives
Spalted stabilized poplar handle (with worm holes)
Overall length: 7 1/3 inches
Blade: 2 7/8 inches

SOLD delivered within our United States. I prefer PayPal but please message me for my address. Phising is going on here.

https://flic.kr/p/2rYwPxy

https://flic.kr/p/2rYxbic

Worm holes popped up in the handle when I was sanding but this is what caused the spalting. They were filled during the stabilizing process.

https://flic.kr/p/2rYrktr

https://flic.kr/p/2rYwPxJ

Here you can see the polish on the blade with the reflection of the light fixture in my office

https://flic.kr/p/2rYwPxD

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[bwlacey]

I'll take this please, Gerry!

 

[G L Drew]

Yours, Mr Lacey. I’m away from home but will get your knife in the mail tomorrow morning. Tracking number to follow.