HAHAHAHA. When you pulled out that ginormous fixed blade I laughed so hard. 🤣

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

😀Gotta have some fun in these videos!

I started a few months ago but you are the reason I started keep up the good work

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I'm so grateful that you found my videos helpful and help you start a new hobby! Thank you, and keep it up!

I am brand new to whittling. Haven’t even made one cut. I like the idea of being able to carve/whittle while camping. I have a buck stockman so I think I’ll start with that. What would you suggest I look at to sharpen/hone and what kind of knife or set should I upgrade to when the time comes? Also would love to hear any advice you have for a beginner.

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the world of whittling! This is gonna be a long answer, but should give you the complete rundown and get you started :) The stockman will be a good choice for getting started or even progressing with in the future, especially if you plan on primarily using it while camping. If the knife has 420HC steel that the 301 Stockman typically come with, it is hardened to 58 HRC and is within the steel hardness range that most whittling knives target (58 to 62 HRC). While the 371 Stockman only has the 420J2 steel and is a softer steel with less edge retention, it will still get the job done, but will need to be honed more often. In regards to what you should upgrade to in the future, this requires you to know where you will be whittling (camping vs at a workbench for example) as you need to think about size and weight of the tool as well as how you will be carving (purely whittling with a knife or knife with gouges, chisels, ect). If you are going to be carving/whittling while mobile, the world of pocket knives are at your disposal. There are some that I do highly recommend to check out, which I will list out below: Flexcut makes some really nice purpose made whittling pocket knives. I have owned and used all of their pocket knives but personally like the Detail Jack and the Tri-Jack. Full video review here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/imyL2NGAl7u3m7w.html Another great traditional style whittling knife is the Mastercarver Pocket Whittler 2 as it is a very well made and classic looking whittler. You can check out its review here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6SolsienZjfqMY.html For some other knives that work or don't work, check out my pocket knife comparison here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qHuXucSneK65fMo.html If you want fixed bladed knives, you will typically find them at a better price and with much more availability than the pocket knives for a purpose made whittling knife. There are a lot of different whittling knives out there but here are my top favorites: Flexcut - wide availability, quality edge, good prices Beavercraft - wide availability, very affordable, comes in complete kits OCC Tools - quality edge, good prices, wide range of blade sizes and several handle styles Drake Knives - high quality tools, hand made, beautiful fit and finish Deepwoods Ventures - high quality tools, hand made beautiful fit and finish, more robust than other high end versions Helvie Knives - The most sought after whittling knives, beautiful construction and amazing fit and finish, all high quality and hand made. Videos comparing the knives mentioned above together: Best beginner knives - kzread.info/dash/bejne/dH1oxpayYJzal5M.html High end whittling knives - kzread.info/dash/bejne/i4t23JVrltXFj6Q.html Tips on picking the right knife for you - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mHZ2t7mGgKebmps.html For sharpening, you wont need much but the real struggle in sharpening knives (especially knives with harder carbon steel blades) is practicing patience and refining your technique. I personally only use 3 things to sharpen; a double sided stone with 400 grit on one side and 800 on the other, a wooden block with 1000 grit and 2000 grit automotive wet/dry sandpaper to refine the edge a little more, and a leather strop with honing compound to get the best possible edge. After you have a good edge on the knife and are whittling with it, you only really need to hone it with the leather strop every 20-30 minutes while whittling. All you need to do is just maintain that edge while carving and you are all set. The stone and sandpaper are primarily used if I damage the blade or if it is a new knife that needs a new edge. Check out this video to see exactly what I do to sharpen my knives: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eHpqtcuQXbTQfbw.html Finally, some additional tips for ya. Since many of these tips are highly visual, I'm going to link some videos below that will fully explain them in detail: Picking the right wood to carve - kzread.info/dash/bejne/po2hlbScoZifeco.html Protecting your hands from cuts - studio.kzread.infoo2ugpgBg8uU/edit Ways to make wood easier to carve - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mX2f0KSHmrm4kag.html 5 mistakes to avoid - kzread.info/dash/bejne/douCuJKllpyscaQ.html 5 tips for beginners - kzread.info/dash/bejne/anWfmc1tmpecaLw.html Repairing your carving - kzread.info/dash/bejne/opaa3NRsernRgbg.html If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!

@bradleysamuel7403

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarvingisFun thanks a lot. I’ll enjoy watching your new videos as they come out also!

That's a big knife collection😋 I love the little fairy pocket knives🤣

All the specially made knives are Awsome! Absolutely! But a good pocketknive, can do the trick!

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Yeppers! A good pocket knife will go a long way :)

I am currently using a carbon steel opinel n.8. I have shortened the blade with a dremel in order to have more control. I think it makes a really good inexpensive whittling knife.

@CarvingisFun

9 ай бұрын

Yeppers! that will do!

Just fyi from an amateur knife enthusiast 154cm is a stainless steel. There's a lot of great stainless steels out there that could be used for whittling. I think it depends on the heat treat used to really maximize the potential of a blade steel.

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, my brain failed to spew out the right info at that time. Some stainless steels can be heat treated and provide a nice hard blade.

Ideas on whittling with a kershaw shuffle? I would like to whittle while camping and that's my camping choice

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Ya, I say go for it! Just get it nice and sharp n you should have a decent all around knife that can be used for whittling. The deep belly is a bit harder for me to use personally, but I imagine if you get use to whittling with the knife it will serve you well.

bro has an arsenal of knifes meanwhile im just using a kitchen knife to whittle

I don't have any of those knives, but I make small figures with the blade of a pencil sharpener.

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, whatever works!!

@Coconutman20xx

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarvingisFun :)

While very small, a Kershaw cinder could work as it is a liner lock, though it might not be the best

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, not the best but def an effective option

What about the Mastercarver Pocket Whittler II? In your video review of the best picket knives for whittling you absolutely raved about this knife and as a result of your glowing review I purchased one. You didn't even mention it on this review. Do you not recommend it anymore?

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I 100% still recommend it! To be honest, I completely forgot about putting it in this video. I've got so many knives laying around that I can't keep track of em all! My wife makes fun of me because she finds them randomly around the house :)

What model number is your CRKT? Awesome work on the videos!

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

It is the M21-14, but I ground out the serrations.

Dad got me a pro-tech knife(sprint 2916) from a weekend market and i had some woodblocks from art supply. I am from hk and woodcraft generally not exists here(pocket knifes also uncommon). I am a first timer on whittling, is this knife good to handle for beginners? would you mind giving advice? thank you.

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Those are nice knives and the one you have isn't overly long so it makes it acceptable for whittling. All you would really need to do for that knife is get it honed razor sharp and find some wood to get started with. Eventually, you would want to find some purpose made carving tools but this one will be perfect for just getting started.

@lam92223

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarvingisFun thank you, sir. :D

I have a Greenman budding and grafting knife. It comes with one straight blade and one hawkbill blade. Would they be suitable for whittling?

@CarvingisFun

2 ай бұрын

That straight blade will do most everything you need besides super fine details, but yes use it!

@alexratcliffe250

2 ай бұрын

@@CarvingisFun Amazing! Thank you! ☺️

I hear a lot of people using the Cold Steel Mini Tuff and wrapping the handle with tape ?

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

I personally havent seen this, but I can see why they choose the mini tuff. But for the price there are better options for a dedicated whittling knife.

I have the same karambit 😂

what about a three dollar walmart, ozark trail pocket knife? switchblade i think it’s called

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Try it, sharpen it, and see if it fits your fancy :) sometimes you just have to tey it and see if it works for ya.

@crowthefunkyartist9988

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarvingisFun it’s mostly serrated- i don’t know how to sharpen it correctly, and google won’t tell me ;-;

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Eh, serrated blades are kinda useless for whittling. Sharpening them is a pain and usually require round and/or triangular Sharpening rods to do properly

@crowthefunkyartist9988

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarvingisFun the point is a flat blade though. and i’ve been told to like get the serrated part like flattened out with a file- it was only three dollars anyway and we bought it to cut things that needed sawing sO should i invest in a swiss army knife instead?

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Completely up to you. I actually removed the serrations on one of my blades and use it for carving every now n then. Either way, your going to need to sharpen the knife properly to be useful for whittling

Would be awesome if you could test Stryi knifes. A ukrainian company, who is still producing knifes during the war. 20% of the prices go to ukrainian military efforts against the war.

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Ill take a look at em and see if I can find one I like :)

Can I use my Swiss pocket knife?? Lmao

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

Yeppers!! Thats what many people start using

@jujuuuuu1851

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarvingisFun I didn’t expect that! :DD thanks!

What about a kitchen knife

@CarvingisFun

2 жыл бұрын

If that's all you have, keep it sharp :)

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