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What is the best knife for whittling , what do you whittler's use ?

Not being a whittler i know nothing about the subject but would like to know what those of you that do whittle like and why

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Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on January 18, 2014 at 20:52

Terry, I'm a big fan of CASE Seahorse whittlers. Really like the Wharncliffe master blades and the choice of a pin and coping blades as secondaries.
The Wharncliffe is a strong design and lends itself well to carving hard woods, and pits.
Be sure to check out the discussions in the whittlers group also.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Terry Ray on January 19, 2014 at 17:40

Yes i too love the wharncliffe blade, maybe I should do a little whittlin'

J.J. Smith III said:

Terry, I'm a big fan of CASE Seahorse whittlers. Really like the Wharncliffe master blades and the choice of a pin and coping blades as secondaries.
The Wharncliffe is a strong design and lends itself well to carving hard woods, and pits.
Be sure to check out the discussions in the whittlers group also.

Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on January 19, 2014 at 23:16

Well then Terry, check out the Whittling/Carving group...

http://www.iknifecollector.com/group/whittlingcarvingknives

Permalink Reply by john garcia on January 20, 2014 at 17:40

Terry i like the pattern and the idea that whittling is one of the most affordable and portable pastimes there is. john

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Terry Ray on January 20, 2014 at 18:50

True John , it just goes with you !!

Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on January 21, 2014 at 15:00

Someone once wrote that pit carvin was their "hobby in their pocket".

(No, it wasn't me either.)

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on January 21, 2014 at 15:51

Terry, I don't do much but when I do I use a Camillus #72 - it seems to work for me.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Terry Ray on January 21, 2014 at 18:05

Thanks Ken, Im investigating more into the whittlin world ...

Ken Spielvogel said:

Terry, I don't do much but when I do I use a Camillus #72 - it seems to work for me.

Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on January 21, 2014 at 18:24

Not sure how your porch is, Terry, but its too cold here, for porch whittlin. Might have to use the man cave till spring gets here.

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on January 21, 2014 at 18:32

I haven't whittled much in this cold, when it gets warmer, I will sit in front of my cabin and whittle away. Peaceful and relaxing.

Permalink Reply by Jason Oncedisturbed Riley on January 21, 2014 at 23:30

never been into whittling so don't really know much about it but since being a member here, my interest has grown dramatically and my son is also gaining an interest into whittling.

Anyone have any pics they are willing to share examples of a whittling knife and what would be good beginner knife?

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on January 22, 2014 at 6:09

Here is my Camillus #72 that I use: