Started doing a bit of chip carving lately since I can do it in the house and don't have any dust to deal with. Been using a Warren knife with the replacable blades but really want something a bit nicer. I also suck when it comes to sharpening blades so that is a skill I will have to learn. What is everyone using for carving knives and where could a person get a good deal on them?
Carving Knives?
- Thread starter Lee L.
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Andrew Holley
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See if Hunt'n Dave will sell you one of his. I won one at a get together a year or so ago and it's my favorite knife.
He was also suppose to put together a tutorial on how he made them, but I never saw it. (got to give him a little $hit)
He was also suppose to put together a tutorial on how he made them, but I never saw it. (got to give him a little $hit)
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David Robinson
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Lee,
For the money, it's hard to beat FlexCut knives. They hold an edge, are easy to maintain with a strop, and are inexpensive at $20 each. Woodcraft.com has all of the models. Also, Curt's carving knives are awesome if you'd like to spend a little more
They're out of Louisiana by mail-order only. You'll have to yellowbook'em to get a phone number. What every you do, buy a good quality knife and you'll be much happier in the long run.
For the money, it's hard to beat FlexCut knives. They hold an edge, are easy to maintain with a strop, and are inexpensive at $20 each. Woodcraft.com has all of the models. Also, Curt's carving knives are awesome if you'd like to spend a little more
They're out of Louisiana by mail-order only. You'll have to yellowbook'em to get a phone number. What every you do, buy a good quality knife and you'll be much happier in the long run.
Terry Desilets
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Lee:
I mostly use Lyons knives with a few odd ones that I came across over the years. You can never have too many! Lyons sells his knives for about $30 ea., You can go a long way on 3 knives. A tupelo knife is a must.
http://www.hummul.com/store.php?crn=354&start=1
Good luck!
I mostly use Lyons knives with a few odd ones that I came across over the years. You can never have too many! Lyons sells his knives for about $30 ea., You can go a long way on 3 knives. A tupelo knife is a must.
http://www.hummul.com/store.php?crn=354&start=1
Good luck!
Willy McDonald
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Without question..... http://www.capeforge.com/ Not only great quality but they will teach you how to maintain your knife and they will resharpen should you screw up. Super nice folks with a quality product.
Willy
Willy
Capt Rich Geminski
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try Knotts knifes. Try googling. Buy a power strap that goes in your drill. Been using one for 10 years.
Nate Grace
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I think I have owned and tried just about every knife out there. In the end, Cape Forge were and still are the best. Their blades are surgical sharp, and Karen will resharpen any CF knife for free - you just pay the shipping. I sold all of my other knives and bought 6-8 Cape Forge knives. The #9 knife is great for general stuff, but I've been using the longer tupelo-style blade a lot too.
Give them a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Nate
Give them a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Nate
Andrew Brenner
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I like Lyons knives. It is also nice to be able to go and pick one up. He is located around Dayton, so it is fairly convenient for me.
I have other knives, but the three Lyons models I have are:
#132s
right hand bent (this is the one I picked up in person)
#114d
The last price list I have puts them at $26.50. The phone number is 937 426-0085.
The bent blade gives me capabilities that I don't think you can really get from a regular flat blade. That being said, how can you live without at least a small set of gouges?
I have other knives, but the three Lyons models I have are:
#132s
right hand bent (this is the one I picked up in person)
#114d
The last price list I have puts them at $26.50. The phone number is 937 426-0085.
The bent blade gives me capabilities that I don't think you can really get from a regular flat blade. That being said, how can you live without at least a small set of gouges?
Joe Brewer
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I just bought a cape forge #2 knife it should be here in a couple weeks. Looks like a great product. I will let you know how it carves