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.
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!
I did a solve for the issue with the sharp side could be either on the straight or curved side. Placed a red dot on the handle for the curved ones and a green dot for the straight ones.
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 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 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
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.
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.
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.
Das Thema würde mich auch sehr interessieren. Ich habe nur Harthölzer hier. Pflaume, Eibe, Apfel und ein paar unfassbar harte exotische Hölzer. Leider finde ich keine Tutorials für die Bearbeitung solcher Hölzer. Hat jemand einen Tipp für mich?
Thank you for info. I have bought a brand new Narex carving knife and chisel but they are doll. Why are they doll before use and what should i do? And one more question what kind of tree you carved on this video?
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.
Small scandi grind fixed blade bushcraft knife. You can easily do rough wood carving. They are very easy to sharpen and maintain. Depending on the tip design, it can definitely function for self defense. Definitely, can handle most EDC demands, especially with the thick spine. My personal EDC for both farm and city is basically the same but bigger with a convex grind and a slight drop point. But I don't mind sharpening convex blades.
@@37south47 I'd recommend against sharpening convex that way, which is why I recommended a medium/small scandi grind for your EDC. I only mentioned that my personal EDC is very similar to my recommendation to you, except bigger and convex. I do less fine woodworking. I run a homestead, so I need a particularly strong edge geometry. However, before I learned to properly sharpen convex, my EDC was a scandi grind with a particularly thick spine. I recommend a medium small scandi grind to you because it's the easiest edge geometry to sharpen, it's great for wood working, and it's a suitable EDC.
@@mouseutopiadystopia24601 well I know a pretty well known knife maker that does recommend sharpening a convex edge that way. maybe you should make a recommendation on how you do it then… I have plenty of scandi grind knives also. The only reason I asked the question was because I get curious what certain people carry daily. I run a farm myself and I can make a good argument that a good folder is by far a better option on the farm. Try holding something with one hand and pulling out a fixed blade to make a cut and then try re-sheathing that knife without looking and one handed and maybe with a pair of coveralls on and jacket and get back to me👍
@37south47 If your knife maker recommends sharpening a convex edge that way, then I would say he is probably saying that so customers don't avoid the convex grind. I can get into the details of why such sharpening methods would be inferior, but I don't really think you care. Fortunately for you, there are already several decent videos on why those methods are inferior, so you don't need to wait with bated breath for me to release a video on the subject. My EDCs are all fixed blades, though I typically have a leatherman nearby. Yes, some sheaths/knives are difficult to draw one handed, but I simply wouldn't choose that knife/sheath for an EDC. Obviously, some folding knives are also not easy to unsheathe/unfold one-handed, and obviously, those would not be suitable for EDC. The specific reason all my EDCs are fixed blades is because of reliability: I beat the hell out of my knives, and folding knives that get heavy use tend to break much more quickly than a full-tang thick-spine fixed blade.
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.
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.
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!
I did a solve for the issue with the sharp side could be either on the straight or curved side. Placed a red dot on the handle for the curved ones and a green dot for the straight ones.
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
Good lesson Alec..Thank you for sharing
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.
Nice lesson, Alec, and wish I saw this when I first started carving.
Excellent presentation Alec. Great information. ❤❤. Happy Halloween
lets go Alec teaching the younger people
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!
Great information! Thank you.
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!
This guy's just casually carving Ron Swanson.
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!
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.
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
Das Thema würde mich auch sehr interessieren.
Ich habe nur Harthölzer hier. Pflaume, Eibe, Apfel und ein paar unfassbar harte exotische Hölzer.
Leider finde ich keine Tutorials für die Bearbeitung solcher Hölzer.
Hat jemand einen Tipp für mich?
Thanks Alex! Very helpful.
Thank you for info. I have bought a brand new Narex carving knife and chisel but they are doll. Why are they doll before use and what should i do? And one more question what kind of tree you carved on this video?
Learned something
Interesting video! I would have liked to see the knives you were looking at. E.g with the chip carving knives.
Wheni put bench knife in Google im getting a scraper,is there another name? Cool video
Instead, Google
bench carving knife.
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.
Small scandi grind fixed blade bushcraft knife. You can easily do rough wood carving. They are very easy to sharpen and maintain. Depending on the tip design, it can definitely function for self defense. Definitely, can handle most EDC demands, especially with the thick spine.
My personal EDC for both farm and city is basically the same but bigger with a convex grind and a slight drop point. But I don't mind sharpening convex blades.
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Only way I know how to sharpen a convex grind is with sandpaper or a strop
@@37south47
I'd recommend against sharpening convex that way, which is why I recommended a medium/small scandi grind for your EDC. I only mentioned that my personal EDC is very similar to my recommendation to you, except bigger and convex.
I do less fine woodworking. I run a homestead, so I need a particularly strong edge geometry. However, before I learned to properly sharpen convex, my EDC was a scandi grind with a particularly thick spine. I recommend a medium small scandi grind to you because it's the easiest edge geometry to sharpen, it's great for wood working, and it's a suitable EDC.
@@mouseutopiadystopia24601 well I know a pretty well known knife maker that does recommend sharpening a convex edge that way. maybe you should make a recommendation on how you do it then…
I have plenty of scandi grind knives also. The only reason I asked the question was because I get curious what certain people carry daily. I run a farm myself and I can make a good argument that a good folder is by far a better option on the farm. Try holding something with one hand and pulling out a fixed blade to make a cut and then try re-sheathing that knife without looking and one handed and maybe with a pair of coveralls on and jacket and get back to me👍
@37south47
If your knife maker recommends sharpening a convex edge that way, then I would say he is probably saying that so customers don't avoid the convex grind. I can get into the details of why such sharpening methods would be inferior, but I don't really think you care. Fortunately for you, there are already several decent videos on why those methods are inferior, so you don't need to wait with bated breath for me to release a video on the subject.
My EDCs are all fixed blades, though I typically have a leatherman nearby. Yes, some sheaths/knives are difficult to draw one handed, but I simply wouldn't choose that knife/sheath for an EDC. Obviously, some folding knives are also not easy to unsheathe/unfold one-handed, and obviously, those would not be suitable for EDC. The specific reason all my EDCs are fixed blades is because of reliability: I beat the hell out of my knives, and folding knives that get heavy use tend to break much more quickly than a full-tang thick-spine fixed blade.
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!!
The first knifes were made of stone and obsidian.
What brand are your skew and hooked skew?
I use denny, flex cut and beavercraft
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!
Acetone should get the superglue off...
Is that Tom Cimbrer you're carving? It LOOKS like him...
So busssssin
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!
👍
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
“Male culture”
Good lord
Yup