Denny Knives

mwilleson · #1 01-31-2006, 02:35 PM

Hi all,

A common thread is what knives or tools are good so I thought I would enter an unsolicited opinion.

I have been working with a Denny knife for a few weeks now and really enjoy it. It seems to hold an edge very well and the handle is comfortable.

I plan to purchase the Denny Ortel V-gouge next. I hear good things about that tool as well. When I happen to get one I'll jot an opinion of that as well.

Mike

Jon Harl · #2 01-31-2006, 04:38 PM

I rotate through quite a few brands of knives and Denny Knives are always good. I like the 1.75" straight knife the best. Also the handles are very comfortable for being such a simple design. The V-Tools are great too. Lots of control on the shorter Ortel V-Tool. That's my two cents for what it's worth.

wood-whittler · #3 01-31-2006, 07:22 PM

i have several denny tools and like them all i have like 4 knives and about 6-8 of the gouges. the gouges are comfortable to use and stay sharp.in my opinion they are just as good if not better than some of the more expensive brand name tools. just my 2 cents

bart

Greyhair · #4 02-02-2006, 04:30 PM

I have the 2 1/4 knife and a detail knife. Like them both. The Stetson version of the V gouge is one of my favorite Denny gouges. Good stuff.

Plain_Ol_Ed · #5 02-02-2006, 06:19 PM

I am a tool collector and have many tools of many manufacurers from addis to pfiel. Can have my pick of any of them because I feel tools should be used, not stored. What is in my every day use kit is Denny, Stubai, Ramelson, Cape Forge, and homemade. Like the Millers Falls a lot too and sometimes replace a couple of the Stubai with them. The rest just kind of sit and get fondled on occassion and if I feel like treating them kindly will make a couple cuts just to make them feel good.

Heine · #6 02-03-2006, 12:16 PM

Hello,

I have two of Denny's chip carving knives, three of the straight blade, and a full set of his gouges and v-tools. All of Denny's tools are of the highest quality. The knives I use most ofen are:
1. Denny
2. Ron Wells
3. Helvie
4. Cape Forge
5. Mort Lake
I ordered a North Bay Forge knife last week, and can't wait to try it out.

DarrellA · #7 02-05-2006, 04:15 PM

I have the 1-1/2" Denny knife and I like it. My primary knives are a pair that Rick made for me, which are super sharp. I travel frequently and I picked up the Denny for carving in the hotel rooms. If it gets misplaced in checked luggage I won't cry and have to wait 3 months for a replacement. I do have the small Denny v-gouge that is a very good and sharp tool. I use it on most of my carvings.

Darrell