How to Tell if Your Knife is Sharp - Whittling Tips

In this video you will learn how to tell if your knife is sharp enough for whittling.
Series Description: Whittling Tips is a series of short videos designed to share practical tips and advice for beginning whittlers or woodcarvers. The videos will provide tips related to tools, how to deal with common challenges and small how-to videos that cover just one aspect of a larger carving.

[@grantkerr3925]

I really like that you show the progression from sharp to less sharp. Other videos I've seen show "sharp after sharpening and stropping" or really dull. I applaud your recognition of the need for this video. Thank you👏

[@dywoodcarving]

Thanks for the positive feedback, I appreciate it!

[@lawrencekeating5571]

Great video David!! A really good visual check of sharpness. And I only thought my knives were sharp. Need to hit the strop tomorrow 😄.

[@carvingandsuch]

Great video

[@John-wo5bp]

Very true I always shaved hair off my arm I also look down on edge if I see light reflecting of it I know it needs back on sharpener stone then a strop 👍🇬🇧🐾🦊

[@brianschleinkofer6251]

Great video.If i can shave hair off my arm I know I'm almost there.

[@theonlychewman]

Thanks for the content. Really enjoying your videos. As I’m new to whittling, is your timber anything special? Is it prepared in any way? Context: I’ve just been out at parks with my kids and using fallen branches etc and just using my leatherman.

[@dywoodcarving]

I use basswood that is specifically for carving. You can, of course use found wood, but the predictability of using precut sizes and wood that is intended for carving is much easier. I do have a video on wood as well if your interested.