Whittling / Carving knives

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For those who like to carv/whittle something. We will talk about all knife types for whittling, about types of wood and types of whittling.

If you just collect a Whittler knives, you are also invited!

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  • Whittlins

    If you enjoy whittlin and carving, why not show some of your work. Post your pics here...

    By J.J. Smith III

    Feb 9, 2011

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  • Next whittling knife.

    Although I am tempted by the latest GEC folder for my new whittling knife, it certainly is a great looking knife, I want to try a fixed blade for a change.I have narrowed my choice down to three, although two of them are the same knife the only difference being a brass finger guard. I don't think I…

    By John Bamford

    Mar 5, 2020

    9

  • whittlers,large grip.

    If you have the hand for them, there are sunfish size, whittler pattern knives out there which are new made and carry the brand names Winchester and Kabar.// They can be a bit pricey however they walk, talk, and do the work...I made my walking stick from an apple tree lower limb which had been dead…

    By richard m bissell III

    Sep 26, 2019

    2

  • Oar Carving Knife / Single Locker (modified Queen Cutlery 41-L, Copperhead)

       Kaylin and I went to the Charlotte Woodcarvers Club, annual show, this past weekend, and I was fortunate to see Robert Stadtlander, from Stadtlander Woodcarvings.  I was hoping to find an OarCarver at the show, and Stadtlander is THE source, for this and other Oar Carvers as well as a couple of…

    By J.J. Smith III

    Feb 23, 2015

    35

  • Stocking Stuffers

    I added the owl and ball in a box along with whatever that thing is on the right for Christmas stocking stuffers for my youngest granddaughter. I cleaned up the owl's eyes and under the beak before sending them off, but I wanted to get a pic before the sun went behind the clouds again, lol. First…

    By Old Guy

    Dec 15, 2018

    4

  • Ivy for whittling?

    Some years ago, around 20 at a guess, I carved a letter opener out of a piece of ivy. The blade was in the shape of a Javanese Kris, something like the one below in general shape.Well, the…

    By John Bamford

    Mar 22, 2018

    10

  • Whittling Twigs and Branches

    I Met the author, Chris Lubkemann, at the Amish Farm and House, in Lancaster, PA, this past week.Check out Chris' website at …

    By J.J. Smith III

    Jul 28, 2014

    20

  • In Memoriam

    Willow Whistle

    How to make a willow whistle from a piece of weeping willow. This is how my great uncle showed me when I was 8~10.

    By D ale

    Jun 1, 2011

    23

  • Grandpa's Knife by Gary E. Anderson

    So what do you do on a slow, cold day?  I do some research.  The recent Oar Carver purchase had me thinking and I found this.  Thought I would shareGrandpa's Knife by Gary E. AndersonSometimes, when I’m stressed or feel the need to refocus, I find myself thinking about my grandpa’s knife. There are…

    By Jan Carter

    Feb 21, 2015

    4

  • Featured

    The Making of a Bowl

    I have been making small bowls as well as other small wooden projects over the last year and a half. I thought I would share my method of making the bowls. Here is a step by step of just that.Step 1. Choosing the wood. (Black Walnut, Ash and Osage Orange)…

    By Jeremy B. Buchanan

    Apr 10, 2014

    8