[mwilleson]

Hi all,

Does anyone have the Peter Ortel V-gouge made by Denny? I'm wondering what makes it special / unique.

I'd also like to hear from those that have other Denny knives / gouges / v-tools. I'm kind of intrigued by this brand but would like some comments before buying a couple to try out.

Thanks,
Mike

[groozier]

I have a Denny knife and it is the knife that I reach for more than all my other ones.It came sharp and all I have done to it since I bought it is strop it and it works great.It gets used quite often also.I've never used the v-gouge so I can't tell you anything about it.
groozier

[rick-in-seattle]

What makes this tool so special is its versatility.
It is a gouge, chisel, and V-tool in one.

Once you get comfortable with it, the tool becomes difficult to put down.
It is entirely possible to do 75% of your carving with this one tool.

[Ashbys]

I have a Denny's knife I got from Rick. It is a great knife, easy to maintain a razor edge. If I am doing knife work, it is the first one I reach for. I have no custom knives yet, so it could change but for now, I seem to have no need.

Ash

[rales]

If you want a full size similar profile - the Pfeil Swiss Made #14 has the same rounded bottom. Very handy - but not quite as durable as a #11 in doing curves. Any v-tool needs to be used carefully when turning corners - too much pressure - or trying to take too much wood at one time will collapse the sides much easier than a gouge profile.

[Plain_Ol_Ed]

I have the V tool in question and use it a lot. It works well for setting in eye sockets as well as hogging out large quatities of wood, etc. It's a great addition to any tool kit. As to other denny tools; I have several of his knives, Four of the half inch gouges, and two of the quarter inch gouges. All of which perform exceptionally well. In fact I prefer them to my Pfeil and Stubai tools. I have not tried one of his new veiners yet, need to do that soon, but can't imagine them being better than the Stubai's which are far and away the best I have tried.

[Mitchell]

Me, me......

I have this gouge and like it. As Rick states, it is very versatile. I have carved a wood spirit entirely with this tool - even the eyes.

I use it mostly in the rough out stage to make my initial stop cuts, then I turn it on it's side and use the flat blade to remove the wood below the stop cut (or above - depending on the carving). It is a good tool.

[wade clark]

Originally Posted by rales

Any v-tool needs to be used carefully when turning corners - too much pressure - or trying to take too much wood at one time will collapse the sides much easier than a gouge profile.

I can attest to that! I've broken the sides out of 2 recently! Rick fixed the first for me, and he doesn't know about the second til he reads this...sorry, Rick! It'll be heading your way soon.
Wade

[Anthony Filetti]

Got mine too and have purchsed a few other Denny's. Like 'em all.

This gouge in particular is as stated previously in this post quite versatile and I find that it is one that I heavily use up to the finish detail phase. It's great for the initial shaping and defining of detail.

I currently have Pfeil and Stubai tools as well, but I have to say that the Denny's appear to hold up well and most importantly are comfortable in your hand no matter the position.

[Old_Gord]

I see a number of people say "I have the gouge" or words to that effect, but my question would be , "Which one do you have?" there are two sizes listed and one modified tool that I see on the Denny web site.

Secondly the statements that when using a "V" tool turning a corner be carefull it can collapse a side, agaa my question would be, "what tool manufacturer, what size "V" tool are you talking about, how were you using it, by hand or mallet and what type of wood?
Just curious not doubting your word just never seen or heard of it happening before, never learn if you don't ask. .

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OG