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whittling with utility knives
Would someone please help solve a debate? For basic whittling
(chains, letter openers from basswood), is a utility knife more dangerous to the hands than a bought whittling knife? By "utility knife", I mean the plastic units with the snap-off blade sections. Opinions from experienced whittlers/carvers would be greatly appreciated. |
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It all depend on what your trying to carve. If you can't get into the small
places, get a small knife. If your knife keeps getting dull, get a knife with better steel that can easily re-sharpened on a leather strop. My Father would carve a eight inch chain in about 10 days with a pocketknife, I do the same chain in two days with professional carving tools. Have a ball and make it easy on yourself. Bill Tinker From: (BL) Organization: http://groups.google.com Newsgroups: rec.crafts.carving Date: 20 Jan 2004 10:53:52 -0800 Subject: whittling with utility knives Would someone please help solve a debate? For basic whittling (chains, letter openers from basswood), is a utility knife more dangerous to the hands than a bought whittling knife? By "utility knife", I mean the plastic units with the snap-off blade sections. Opinions from experienced whittlers/carvers would be greatly appreciated. |
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Bill Tinker wrote in message ...
It all depend on what your trying to carve. If you can't get into the small places, get a small knife. If your knife keeps getting dull, get a knife with better steel that can easily re-sharpened on a leather strop. My Father would carve a eight inch chain in about 10 days with a pocketknife, I do the same chain in two days with professional carving tools. Have a ball and make it easy on yourself. Bill Tinker From: (BL) Organization: http://groups.google.com Newsgroups: rec.crafts.carving Date: 20 Jan 2004 10:53:52 -0800 Subject: whittling with utility knives Would someone please help solve a debate? For basic whittling (chains, letter openers from basswood), is a utility knife more dangerous to the hands than a bought whittling knife? By "utility knife", I mean the plastic units with the snap-off blade sections. Snap-off is exactly what is said, Press the wrong way and you can get a good cut or the blade extends in lenght, bends and takes a chunk of your finger. I use it for cutting paper or string. Get a real stiff bladed knife. Opinions from experienced whittlers/carvers would be greatly appreciated. |
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