Whittling Knives

[MrCPA]

I am looking to start whittling and need a good knife... I've searched the forums on here and some of the related posts are older and some of the knives are no longer manufactured that some mentioned... So I am wondering what are some good knives for whittling?


Thanks!

 

[marcinek]

Welcome. Case knives makes a pattern of pocket knife called a "Whittler."

One of those would be an excellent start. :thumbup:

 

[MrCPA]

What about this one compared to the seahorse?

 

[marcinek]

What about this one compared to the seahorse?

Its an excellent choice, and Boker makes very good knives.

But...linking to Amazon is against the rules....not very nice to the supporting knife dealers who keep this site up and running. :thumbup:

 

[MrCPA]

Sorry about that didn't know that... I removed that... If you had your choice of the boker and case which one would you prefer? I am just starting but want to by a quality knife.

 

[Sisusari]

I actually have a side GEC whittler up for sale right now.

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[MrCPA]

I actually have a side GEC whittler up for sale right now.

I don't know much about em... any details? Price?

 

[marcinek]

Sorry about that didn't know that... I removed that... If you had your choice of the boker and case which one would you prefer? I am just starting but want to by a quality knife.

That's a tough call, but I have always wanted a Case Seahorse Whittler, but have never gotten around to getting one.

And that's only because I think it is cool looking....I would not say it is better than that Boker you showed.

 

[Sisusari]

Sure. Great Eastern Cutlery is a pretty well respected brand for traditional and slipjoint knives. I have one of their models, the 98 Whittler, in ebony, LNIB. Asking $100, I actually have two and enjoy my own 98 in Kingwood.

Here's the thread itself:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1403507-FS-GEC-98-Whittler-in-Ebony-PRICE-DROPPED

 

[R.c.s]

Flexcut do a nice range of wood caving knives . Here's a pic of two of my favourites. The jack and pocket jack .

 

[c_langille]

I found myself in the same situation as you.

I bought both a case seahorse whittler and a boker congress carver. I had originally thought I would prefer the whittler based on looks alone, but I find I much prefer the carver. The fit and finish on the boker carver was very good, whereas the grinds on the case seahorse left something to be desired, as they were quite uneven. As well, the coping blade on the whittler had quite a bit of recurve, something I'm sure was not intentional. You'll find the edges are probably going to require some work anyways, as they are much more obtuse than most dedicated carving knives.

It might also be worth mentioning that I don't find either knife to be particularly comfortable in the hand when whittling for long periods. However, I like the fact that it's a folder and I can just chuck it in my pocket.

The traditional sub forum has some great threads on whittling knives as well. Worth checking out.

 

[gadunz]

Svord Chip Thwitel Whittler
Length of Blade (inches) 2 1/2"
Over All Length (inches) 6 1/2"
Handle Material Polypropylene
Steel Specifications 15N20

http://www.svord.com/index.php?id_product=92&controller=product

 

[traumkommode]

I'm not a person who whittles, but I do own a Case Half Whittler, and it's my favorite knife.

 

[on_the_edge]

There are many, many knives out there suitable for whittling. If I may suggest, try to check out local businesses that might have some in stock so you can see in person and hold what you will be buying. GEC has a few different whittler patterns that, while no longer typically available from dealers, can still be found if you do your homework. These will be much more difficult to see in person before making a purchase. The issue is that not all whittlers are created equal in the eyes of the owner. Differently sized knives and different blade profiles and thicknesses often mean different levels of comfort in use and all around usefulness.

I guess the best advice I can give is to just start whittling with something. I think you will discover what you want and don't want soon enough. Everyone is different and trying to hit a home run with your first knife--perfect for whittling and your hand--can be a daunting goal. Be patient and persistent. Good luck!

 

[666mademedoit]

A simple two blade SAK is a fairly cheap knife to start off with, personally I use a few different Pfeil chip carving knives. I have fairly large hands and arthritis in my thumbs, I find the larger handles on the chip carving knives much more comfortable on the hands.

 

[TinyDog]

If you want to take up whittling as a hobby and actually plan on spending some good time on this you may want to look at the "Flexcut" Line of blades. They are much more specialized for this. If you just want to whittle sticks and small items for fun, a conventional blade as recommended above will work Fine.

 

[Neko2]

I started with a China made Colt railsplitter because I could sharpen and modify the blades to my hearts content without wasting a ton of money. Honestly it's still my overall favorite even after picking up a Mora and a small Flexcut detail knife.
And with the four blades I can keep one or two for everyday tasks.