I love the shout out to Beavercraft. Too many people like to dismiss them in the knife making companies. I think, in part, because they sell some starter kits. They are doing a lot to make carving accessible. I’ve been pleased with my Beavercraft knives.
Beaver craft is kinda whack. They are just fine in my opinion. But their terribly misinformed how to videos and such really puts a damper on their credibility for me. As I said in my opinion their products are just alright.
I started with beavercraft still use them. Expanded to some flex cut especially the carving jack to carry hunting. Recently purchased two helvie knives gotta say they are by far my favorites.
i DID learn something, the green compound by zam seems really cost effective, next time i need to buy some more stropping compound that is what I will go with. Thanks Alec!
Thanks a lot , now I know it might look stupid but basic normal toothpaste is a good alternative for sharpening of knife on leather as well for those like me who don't have access to the proper material.
2 mm is something that I truly need to know as I'm making my own tools knife gouges and chisels. I did buy a cheap set to get some ideas about handles and length of blades and curve as design follows functions I'm starting out with 3 each, then testing out to improve and at least have great handles that fit myself As a Blacksmith hobbyist, I'm confident in at least suitable for myself as it's costs a fraction of most tools that would work Thanks again, Alex Like your Satting Bull video too
I have a one inch detail knife I haven’t used in months. I carve with a inch and a half or two inch. I use a spoon knife to hollow out the back of Christmas ornaments
So my question IS… what knife do you carry daily? Pocket knife, pocket clip, small fixed blade or possibly a carving knife like one of these because you are used to them? I do woodworking and would like a small do all fixed blade to carry daily AND use in my Woodshop when I don’t need to grab a specialized carving blade or chisel.
I'm a little flustered that hard wood carving seems to be avoided. If the topic came up, I suspect that tool steel would be a big factor. Maybe I'm stupid.
Nope that’s really smart. If you read knife steel nerds web blog he does deep dives into the different steels. Most wood carving knives are made with low alloy steel because it’s cheap, easy to harden and shape. It’s also one of the worst for edge retention and toughness, the traits most valued by a knowledgeable carver.
I believe he goes on excursions to find it in Montana, from what I heard on his podcast from a few years back. You can find cottonwood bark online for sale, but I haven't tested out any of the sources I've scouted so far.
Is there like a beginners kit for chisels? I carve stone and want to do some wood carving. I use mostly rotary tools for my stone and will for wood as well but would also like some chisels to get me going. Is there somewhere I can find a beginners chisel kit? Or what would be some primary hand tools you'd recomend starting out with.
Hey Alex great video❤. Just one thing 😊 what kind of wood is that the one You are cutting in the video? it looks like You are cutting thin air, looks so easy.😮 thanks bro
Thank you for making this charming and informative video. I am finding it helpful and inspirational because I'm a little into carving yet more focused on knife making. From a luthier I learned how to make something a lot like your Bench Knife, using an old Solingen straight razor for blade stock. I made a fair few of these before branching out into some other kinds of knives. The various designs I made all more or less resemble different examples you produced for this video, which I naturally find a fascinating string of coincidences. I invite you to check out my amateur channel if you're interested to see some of these luthier knives and other knife making and modding projects.
informative vid, but it feels a bit disingenuous to put up carving as male culture when most women don't really get exposed to it enough for a chance? women woodworkers and carvers aren't too uncommon in the artisanal spaces in my area now but it was never something that was brought up or encouraged as a good pastime as kids. it was not particularly discouraged, but never quite as accessible as pottery or traditional arts
Glad you liked it! I think you should rewatch the intro again! I don’t say anything about carving being male culture. I know and follow a lot of awesome female carvers! I definitely don’t think it’s a male hobby!
Always appreciate hearing from someone who appreciates the tool in its entirety before buying.
I love the shout out to Beavercraft. Too many people like to dismiss them in the knife making companies. I think, in part, because they sell some starter kits. They are doing a lot to make carving accessible. I’ve been pleased with my Beavercraft knives.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Beaver craft is kinda whack. They are just fine in my opinion. But their terribly misinformed how to videos and such really puts a damper on their credibility for me. As I said in my opinion their products are just alright.
I started with beavercraft still use them. Expanded to some flex cut especially the carving jack to carry hunting. Recently purchased two helvie knives gotta say they are by far my favorites.
i DID learn something, the green compound by zam seems really cost effective, next time i need to buy some more stropping compound that is what I will go with. Thanks Alec!
Thanks a lot , now I know it might look stupid but basic normal toothpaste is a good alternative for sharpening of knife on leather as well for those like me who don't have access to the proper material.
2 mm is something that I truly need to know as I'm making my own tools knife gouges and chisels. I did buy a cheap set to get some ideas about handles and length of blades and curve as design follows functions
I'm starting out with 3 each, then testing out to improve and at least have great handles that fit myself
As a Blacksmith hobbyist, I'm confident in at least suitable for myself as it's costs a fraction of most tools that would work
Thanks again, Alex
Like your Satting Bull video too
Came here from the QR code in the book. Happy to see I might get some use out of my larger carving knives that I've accumulated but rarely use.
@@mikereed4876 how fun! Welcome!
I have a one inch detail knife I haven’t used in months. I carve with a inch and a half or two inch.
I use a spoon knife to hollow out the back of Christmas ornaments
I feel you Tom! Cool idea!
lets go Alec teaching the younger people
Nice lesson, Alec, and wish I saw this when I first started carving.
So my question IS… what knife do you carry daily? Pocket knife, pocket clip, small fixed blade or possibly a carving knife like one of these because you are used to them? I do woodworking and would like a small do all fixed blade to carry daily AND use in my Woodshop when I don’t need to grab a specialized carving blade or chisel.
Great information! Thank you.
Good lesson Alec..Thank you for sharing
Learned something
I'm a little flustered that hard wood carving seems to be avoided.
If the topic came up, I suspect that tool steel would be a big factor.
Maybe I'm stupid.
Nope that’s really smart. If you read knife steel nerds web blog he does deep dives into the different steels. Most wood carving knives are made with low alloy steel because it’s cheap, easy to harden and shape. It’s also one of the worst for edge retention and toughness, the traits most valued by a knowledgeable carver.
The steel is super important ! Equally important is the slightly broader grind angle used on the blade for harder woods!
@@woodrocksandplantsandstuff721what’s your favorite steel and better yet knife to buy ? Don’t tell me helvie 😂 I’m not waiting 2 years haha
@@AlecLaCasseArtAlex I’m gonna ask u too! What’s your personal favorite knife for carving 3 D characters? All around best quality? Tu brother
Interesting video! I would have liked to see the knives you were looking at. E.g with the chip carving knives.
Thanks Alex! Very helpful.
Hey Alec! Where do you get the barked wood you carve with in this video? I love the look and texture.
I believe he goes on excursions to find it in Montana, from what I heard on his podcast from a few years back. You can find cottonwood bark online for sale, but I haven't tested out any of the sources I've scouted so far.
Excellent presentation Alec. Great information. ❤❤. Happy Halloween
Is there like a beginners kit for chisels? I carve stone and want to do some wood carving. I use mostly rotary tools for my stone and will for wood as well but would also like some chisels to get me going. Is there somewhere I can find a beginners chisel kit? Or what would be some primary hand tools you'd recomend starting out with.
Actually just found one of your videos with tool links - will explore that - cheers
I’m going to make a video on my favorite beginner gouge sets soon!
Wheni put bench knife in Google im getting a scraper,is there another name? Cool video
Instead, Google
bench carving knife.
Hey Alex great video❤. Just one thing 😊 what kind of wood is that the one You are cutting in the video? it looks like You are cutting thin air, looks so easy.😮 thanks bro
It’s cottonwood bark! Thanks!!
Not to sound like a fool, but what kind of wood is that you are carving on in this awesome video?
Cottonwood bark
Hey there! I was using basswood and cottonwood bark! Thanks for watching!
Is that Tom Cimbrer you're carving? It LOOKS like him...
What brand are your skew and hooked skew?
I use denny, flex cut and beavercraft
The first knifes were made of stone and obsidian.
So busssssin
Acetone should get the superglue off...
Alex or anyone where’s the cheapest cotton wood bark I can buy ? Iv never used it and I want scrap practice pieces? Tu folks
Algun día 😮
Thank you for making this charming and informative video. I am finding it helpful and inspirational because I'm a little into carving yet more focused on knife making.
From a luthier I learned how to make something a lot like your Bench Knife, using an old Solingen straight razor for blade stock. I made a fair few of these before branching out into some other kinds of knives. The various designs I made all more or less resemble different examples you produced for this video, which I naturally find a fascinating string of coincidences.
I invite you to check out my amateur channel if you're interested to see some of these luthier knives and other knife making and modding projects.
Will do! Thanks !
@@AlecLaCasseArt in the meantime since posting that comment I made myself a nice skew knife! :D
Looking Swole
Haha, just getting around to this! Thanks!
“Male culture”
Good lord
Yup
informative vid, but it feels a bit disingenuous to put up carving as male culture when most women don't really get exposed to it enough for a chance? women woodworkers and carvers aren't too uncommon in the artisanal spaces in my area now but it was never something that was brought up or encouraged as a good pastime as kids. it was not particularly discouraged, but never quite as accessible as pottery or traditional arts
Glad you liked it! I think you should rewatch the intro again! I don’t say anything about carving being male culture. I know and follow a lot of awesome female carvers! I definitely don’t think it’s a male hobby!
Also, knifes have been around way before we had metal. Flint knifes have been around for a while