Whittling Knives

Chizeler · #1 09-25-2004, 10:46 AM

What type of pocketknives do you guys use for whittling.

#2 09-25-2004, 11:03 AM

Mostly an 'Oldtimer' medium stockman with modified blades. Also use a model 303 Buck, also with modified blades. Thirdly a swiss army knife (with modified blades of course).

AlArchie · #3 09-25-2004, 12:41 PM

BSA Camilus whittler's knife. No mods to the blades, and my trusty ol' Swiss Army Knife. also no mods.....ain't got the guts to try that yet!

Al

macktruck · #4 09-25-2004, 01:29 PM

I carry a warren carving travel set with me. It's about the size of a paper back book has 4 gouges, a v-tool, and 4 blades. all in a hard case.
As for pocket knives i use mine as tools but i do have a couple of Case knives but their not good for carving, too big.
macktruck

Kenny_S · #5 09-25-2004, 01:59 PM

Two knives, A Boker and a Case! Had a Camilus when in Scout but, It lost it's way on a hike one week and he was never found. DANG IT!!!!

AlArchie · #6 09-25-2004, 02:53 PM

Kenny, you can still pick those whittlers up for around 24 bucks! One item in the whole Scout catalog that's not over priced.

Al

#7 09-25-2004, 07:58 PM

I use an old Imperial Stockman (carbon steel) and a newer Imperial Stockman (stainless steel). I also have a new Bear 5 blade that works great but is a bit pricey to carry in my pocket with my change, keys, etc.

I have a large collection of pocketknives and have used most of them at one time or another for whittling. Barlows, Bokers, Case, Schrade, Camillus, you name it I've probably got it.

I prefer a three blade medium Stockman style knife for in the field carving and whittling. Schrade/Uncle Henry/Old Timer/Imperial being my favorite brand.

Ric · #8 09-27-2004, 08:41 AM

I have used many pocket knives over the years, and found as long as you keep it sharp by not using it for cutting 'other things' they all worked pretty good. I recently bought a Kershaw 4380 and had Rick modify it a little and really like it. It has locking blades which add to to safety. Good choice if you have an extra fifty bucks you need to part with.

Kenny_S · #9 09-27-2004, 10:13 AM

Thanks ALA. Since I am not in Scouts anymore,

, I am not around those Cats. However, I am going to Wichita tomorrow to get some bark for the little bride, well she is going to pick it out and will stop at the Scouts store when there.