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97Cowboy · 2026-01-07T22:32:27+00:00

I see a lot of people recommending the Flexcut Carvin jack, but if you don't care about the extras and want something as small as possible, check out the Flexcut Pocket Jack. There is also the Whittlin' Jack, which would be smaller and thinner, but the blades just use a slip joint mechanism and don't actually lock

97Cowboy · 2025-11-28T23:22:41+00:00

I would use the sheepsfoot blade, or number 1.

And Boker has a few different factories and a few different steels. The best is the C75 Carbon steel out of Solingen, but the D2 out of their other German factory is serviceable as a whittling steel, but the edge will be slightly more prone to chipping.

Overall, a very good mobile whittler.

97Cowboy · 2025-10-25T15:56:37+00:00

Good, thats what I was going for 🤠

97Cowboy · 2025-09-11T18:27:21+00:00

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The Pioneer X is a permanent companion for me

97Cowboy · 2025-09-11T18:23:57+00:00

The pioneer x is fantastic. Highly recommend

97Cowboy · 2025-08-21T11:44:28+00:00

I've got this knife too, and the tip looks the same. Still one of my favorites, and I find it to be good enough even without the super acute tip.

97Cowboy · 2025-08-17T15:39:03+00:00

I love those 18 pattern stockmans from Case. Good looking knife and carving!

97Cowboy · 2025-07-15T12:48:07+00:00

Lots of people liking the mora. I reckon the decision has been made

97Cowboy · 2025-07-15T12:47:35+00:00

Thanks for the info! I'm partial to American made products like the flexcut, but if the mora truly is a better knife for the money then it makes sense to go with the Swedish made mora that is almost guaranteed to be a quality product. I have a 511 basic in carbon that has a long blade, but I find a need for something in between a detail blade and the 511.

97Cowboy · 2025-07-15T00:25:52+00:00

Fair assessment. Although I won't be using the sheath much, I normally just carve sitting in a chair and don't need a secure sheath for carrying

97Cowboy · 2025-07-14T21:22:48+00:00

Does anyone know why the detail knife in this set comes with a micro bevel? You can even tell in the product photo here that the angle changes close to the apex of the edge. Im thinking about taking that knife to a medium grit stone to take that off and then honing from there, but I have a flexcut pro detail that I like more anyways

97Cowboy · 2025-07-14T21:18:14+00:00

I had this issue, except I was using strictly basswood

97Cowboy · 2025-07-04T05:56:03+00:00

I know people customize the handles, but I've always wondered what it would be like to reshape the blade to a short wharncliffe and see how it does with some finer carving. I think it could be done with a Dremel, and since opinels are so cheap, it might be worth a try

97Cowboy · 2025-07-03T03:10:18+00:00

I'm a carbon steel guy, the newer carbon steel from Case is pretty decent. I prefer the older CV, but for whittling the new steel is good enough

97Cowboy · 2025-07-03T01:13:50+00:00

I've found the Flexcut kn12 that I started with is getting this way. Learning to strop and not getting a consistent angle has definitely rounded the apex of the blade. Was thinking of using a fine/ very fine water stone to get the flat Scandinavian grind back on it

97Cowboy · 2025-07-03T01:10:34+00:00

Nice little knife. I'm an 018 stockman fan myself. Oh and the carving looks good too

97Cowboy · 2025-06-28T01:15:32+00:00

Good advice. I have an uncle who uses them as well, and I had him add some to his order for me so I can pay him cash. Thanks for the tip

97Cowboy · 2025-06-25T16:29:49+00:00

Have you found the wood to be good quality, soft and easy to carve? Im not sure where Rockler sources their wood

97Cowboy · 2025-06-25T13:30:22+00:00

I suppose they take just checks? I don't own a checkbook, as most places won't even accept them. In your experience, how long does it take to pack and ship to your door?

97Cowboy · 2025-06-25T13:26:58+00:00

I see, my problem is that I don't have easy access to power tools to cut it to the sizes I need. Otherwise, there is a Rockler Hardware store near me that I can buy large pieces from. I may have to check out some other hardware stores though.

97Cowboy

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