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The SAK Whittling Club

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us Offline Donald

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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #90 on: May 08, 2012, 03:35:35 AM
Yes, the whistle works. When it dried the gap changed and I had to adjust it. I took that picture some time ago and always thought of it when I saw this thread. Since I found it, I finally added it. I still wonder if he knew of the Pioneer Settler, unfortunately retired if that has not changed.



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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #91 on: May 09, 2012, 10:55:38 PM
I still wonder if he knew of the Pioneer Settler
Wouldn't the Tinker be more comfortable to use for a long period? The more-rounded edges and especially the extra thickness might make a big difference.


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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #92 on: May 10, 2012, 12:43:55 AM
Wouldn't the Tinker be more comfortable to use for a long period? The more-rounded edges and especially the extra thickness might make a big difference.

I think it would be close. The Tinker has the smoother scales, but the Pioneer Settler has the smooth back of the knife; the springs are flush with the liners, and there are no lumpy tools back there to get in the way.

So far, the Recruit is the best I've tried by a pretty big margin, as it combines the advantages of the two aforementioned knives.
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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #93 on: May 10, 2012, 01:32:14 AM
Amici,
From my experience being in the field conducting some serious whittling, the Wenger Evo series is by far a superior fit and feel when in the hand, and resharpens quickly evan after the most heavy use.

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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #94 on: May 10, 2012, 10:29:50 PM
I just received the harvester it feels great in the hand and also the pruning blade seems very nice I ll keep it for a while and see if i m gonna mod it to wharncliffe


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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #95 on: May 13, 2012, 10:59:23 PM
Alright I forgot pictures of the Egg/Ball I was working on, but here is the Ball in a Cage in progress.








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Reply #96 on: May 14, 2012, 06:22:19 AM
Looking good Cap'n! It reminds me that I need to get going again on my spoon.
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Reply #97 on: May 14, 2012, 08:11:31 AM
Amici,
Pretty impressive, WOW!

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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #98 on: May 14, 2012, 07:07:20 PM
I'm looking forward to some more 'in progress' shots Cap, very cool. 8)
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Reply #99 on: May 14, 2012, 10:07:45 PM
Here are my projects till now the knife is not fully done since the wood is not dry enough i am waiting for it.

And my reshaped spartan blade that was done today, plus my harvester which is great for whittling even with the original pruning blade!
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Reply #100 on: May 14, 2012, 10:08:23 PM
Sorry for the horrible photo its taken with my phone :(


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Reply #101 on: May 14, 2012, 11:22:02 PM
Very nice work, Volbu. There's nothing wrong with the photo for illustrative purposes. I hope my spoon comes out that nicely.
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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #102 on: May 14, 2012, 11:26:45 PM
thanks now i realize i didnt give my rooster the appropriate exposure :P :P


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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #103 on: May 14, 2012, 11:43:56 PM
that is indeed a very good looking spoon. :tu:
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Reply #104 on: May 14, 2012, 11:50:01 PM
thanks!!!
its really smooth indeed!


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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #105 on: May 15, 2012, 06:33:11 PM
Okay, here's a quick thought. I currently have a Tinker with a modified small blade for whittling, but I am wondering if this would not be a better option for EDC so I always have a whittling blade on me http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Secretary-Pocket-Silver/dp/B0007QCO6U

I realize that it might not be as comfortable as the Tinker due to the thinner body, but I am looking for a minimalist knife to keep with me at all times. I'll still have the Tinker at home, and always have my LM Wave on me, so I don't need the extra tools. Come to think of it, the only thing I'd really miss would be the tweezers and toothpick (darn, I hadn't thought of that! I really like having that toothpick around!).

Any other options similar (but possibly with tootpick)?


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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #106 on: May 15, 2012, 06:52:11 PM
Okay, here's a quick thought. I currently have a Tinker with a modified small blade for whittling, but I am wondering if this would not be a better option for EDC so I always have a whittling blade on me http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Secretary-Pocket-Silver/dp/B0007QCO6U

I realize that it might not be as comfortable as the Tinker due to the thinner body, but I am looking for a minimalist knife to keep with me at all times. I'll still have the Tinker at home, and always have my LM Wave on me, so I don't need the extra tools. Come to think of it, the only thing I'd really miss would be the tweezers and toothpick (darn, I hadn't thought of that! I really like having that toothpick around!).

Any other options similar (but possibly with tootpick)?
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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #107 on: May 15, 2012, 07:48:33 PM
The Secretary is very thin, I use mine only when I have to pretend I'm civilized. My Pocket Pal knives see much more use, simply because I think they're more comfortable in the hand. (Secretary is only 5 mm thick, vs 9 mm for the Pocket Pal.)


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The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #108 on: May 16, 2012, 03:48:17 AM
The Secretary is very thin, I use mine only when I have to pretend I'm civilized. My Pocket Pal knives see much more use, simply because I think they're more comfortable in the hand. (Secretary is only 5 mm thick, vs 9 mm for the Pocket Pal.)

I had looked at the pocket pal, and it is a viable option for sure. To be completely honest, the main reason I was drawn to the secretary is that it is an alox knife and I've never had an alox SAK... Oh well, I'll have to see if I can compare the two in person. Thanks for sharing your experience, it really helps.


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The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #109 on: May 16, 2012, 03:51:52 AM
Okay, here's a quick thought. I currently have a Tinker with a modified small blade for whittling, but I am wondering if this would not be a better option for EDC so I always have a whittling blade on me http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Secretary-Pocket-Silver/dp/B0007QCO6U

I realize that it might not be as comfortable as the Tinker due to the thinner body, but I am looking for a minimalist knife to keep with me at all times. I'll still have the Tinker at home, and always have my LM Wave on me, so I don't need the extra tools. Come to think of it, the only thing I'd really miss would be the tweezers and toothpick (darn, I hadn't thought of that! I really like having that toothpick around!).

Any other options similar (but possibly with tootpick)?
Victorinox ricruit

I had looked at the recruit, but am not sure if I would gain much going from a tinker to a recruit... They are both 2 layer celidors. Would going from a 91mm knife to an 84mm knife make a real noticeable difference?


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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #110 on: May 16, 2012, 10:53:58 AM
I had looked at the recruit, but am not sure if I would gain much going from a tinker to a recruit... They are both 2 layer celidors. Would going from a 91mm knife to an 84mm knife make a real noticeable difference?

The difference is quite noticeable, IMHO, but it's not worlds apart either. Another, slightly harder to obtain option would be the Vic Bantam II. Again, too thin for my tastes, but the alox Bantam has a lot of fans.


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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #111 on: May 16, 2012, 12:33:43 PM
Gccomspiracy: you should read the rest of the thread. A lot has already been said on the recruit.

I think the best choices are the Hiker and Recruit, with Pocket Pal probably tying with the Recruit. The Hiker is nice because if you're carrying that, you can also harvest any branches you encounter throughout the day, and have the tools of the Tinker as well. The Pocket Pal and Recruit are more comfortable due to the smooth, flush back springs.
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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #112 on: May 16, 2012, 05:30:05 PM
Gccomspiracy: you should read the rest of the thread. A lot has already been said on the recruit.

My apologies, I thought I had read the entire thread, but somehow missed the recruit info. I just re-read the recruit posts, thanks.


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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #113 on: May 22, 2012, 09:34:11 PM
In general,

Remove the key ring if it has any.
Reprofile the edge to a thin convex, and mirror polish (!).
Most likely you will get cut and blisters, so buy some bandaids  ::)

Just my 2 cents.

Happy whittling, SAKs are great!
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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #114 on: May 22, 2012, 09:47:05 PM
Just a quick older job, but pics are always nice  :D
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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #115 on: May 22, 2012, 09:57:50 PM
Impressive photo!
What exactly is the SAK we are looking at ? ;)


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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #116 on: May 22, 2012, 10:13:36 PM
Impressive photo!
What exactly is the SAK we are looking at ? ;)

It's an alox frankensak with mak.ebony scales, nothing special really but a nice cutter
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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #117 on: May 22, 2012, 10:21:52 PM
Very nice looking whittler 8)
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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #118 on: May 22, 2012, 11:09:40 PM
My Ball in a Cage is coming along. Very slowly as I have not been working on it to much, but I got some whittling in today.  :tu:
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Re: The SAK Whittling Club
Reply #119 on: May 24, 2012, 03:12:54 AM
well after I stoped at this Thread I said to myself....I will give a try again...
I say again because I did in the past and couldn't finish my project...maybe because
I was trying something to complex for a beginer...
So , what knife should I use ? look in the box and notice an old Pioneer...
the large blade wasn't to confortable and I said I will try "OTHER KNIFE "
this time I got and VERY OLD REMINGTON R333 BONE EQUAL END .
the large blade have seen better days but after a touch up , was cutting fine...
So the last 2 days I have finished 2 EGGS...YES thats right eggs. looks like easy
but for someone that is looking for a FIRST TRY on whittling , this is a good project.
Pictures will be up some other day... Sorry for a long post WITHOUT SAK
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