How to Turn a Pocket Knife into a Folding Whittling Knife for Wood Carving

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4 жыл бұрын

Inspired by an Oar Wood Carving Knife, in this video I take a Rough Ryder Classic Carbon Canoe Knife ( amzn.to/3uyGGyC ) (about $15 when I made this video) and turn it into a pocketable whittling knife. This knife is now a great on-the-go wood carving knife. This process could be applied to almost any pocket knife, but it will work best on a knife that is comfortable in the hand and has high carbon steel blades.
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@stevekelley1179 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful job. And I like the idea of the cheaper pocket knife.

@JoshsShop 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. It is a fun knife.

@greyscout01 4 ай бұрын

I like the idea. Sure, I could spend $60 on a flexcut, but you just created a better looking knife that functions the way you want it too. The idea of taking a classic looking knife of your choosing, and making it into the 'perfect' whittler is an awesome spin on it all. Very nice job. New project ahead ... thanks.

@JoshsShop 4 ай бұрын

It is a fun knife. Thanks, and thanks for watching.

@Mikes_Life 3 жыл бұрын

That came out really well

@2371Anita 2 жыл бұрын

I have an oar carver, and does it cut! Unbelievable. But you did a fantastic job on this rough rider. I'm working on a rough rider at the moment. Making it suitable for whittling.

@skcamerican 3 жыл бұрын

Cool to see how this was done. Thanks!

@lugoj7181 3 жыл бұрын

Wow you did a great job

@Locutius11 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh. I just purchased this knife so that I can mimic this great tutorial. Just need to get a hold of one of these fine grinding wheels. If I can pull this off I will convert a few for friends as gifts. You channel is becoming a fast favourite and have recommended to my mates. Cheers!

@JoshsShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate that, and I am glad you enjoy my channel. As for the grinder in this video, a half speed grinder is nice because it doesn't heat up the metal as fast as a full speed, but you could do it with just about any grinder, or wet sharpener. If you use a normal speed black wheeled grinder only remove a tiny bit of metal at a time, dip in water very often, and be very careful at the tip. I suppose you could do all this by hand on stones, diamond plates, or even sandpaper in a pinch, it would just take a while. Anyway, good luck, I hope you and your friends enjoy the knives.

@bige5565 10 ай бұрын

A piece of leather glued to a small piece of wood with some cheap green compound and a flexcut whittling jack so much easier for the average whittler.

@JoshsShop 10 ай бұрын

True story, but crazy people like me think of stuff like this and then give it a try. 😁

@SS-st6ou Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@JoshsShop Жыл бұрын

🙏

@user-nv8pq7zr8q Жыл бұрын

Excellent

@JoshsShop Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it did turn out pretty nice.

@davidwhiren817 3 жыл бұрын

2 reprofiled wharncliffe blades on a premium sized pocket knife handle !!!

@TheScaryName 3 жыл бұрын

I like it. ..and I like that 2 out of 3 previous comments are weird.

@JoshsShop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it turned out well. As for the comments: 🤷‍♂️ there's all kinds of folks out there.

@TheScaryName 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoshsShop Lol. Yeah well, I didn't mean to imply that THEY are weird... (

@drpeemac 10 ай бұрын

Felix Immler would be proud...

@juuso716 4 жыл бұрын

i like your voice

@dennisyorde6111 Жыл бұрын

I’m wondering how your knife is working and if it holds a edge on it? And if you could do a update video on it.

@JoshsShop Жыл бұрын

The knife is holding up really well. I intentionally chose the "Classic Carbon" series knife because the steel has a higher carbon content (similar to 1095), and has proven to hold an edge similar to other higher carbon steel. It is harder than a Swiss Army knife but softer than the D2 steel in my Great Eastern Cutlery Pocket Carver. My only real complaint is how hard one of the blades is to open, it is a real nail breaker. Other than that, I really enjoy it. I like your idea of an update video, I will work on that soon. Thanks 👍

@dennisyorde6111 Жыл бұрын

@@JoshsShop I’m looking into get one and trying it to. I will let you know how it turns out.

@JoshsShop Жыл бұрын

Cool beans, please do, and good luck.

@danielmilliken8903 Ай бұрын

@@JoshsShopwill it work using wd40 or machine oil for that ? Or something else ? Tu

@VladTheInhaler1 3 жыл бұрын

I always thought a hollow grind was the best for carving knives? That secondary bevel looks like it would lend to some very shallow cuts

@JoshsShop 3 жыл бұрын

It all depends on the style of carving you are doing and preference. I like to use a knife ground like this one with a convex bevel for whittling and carving small figures. When I am working on something larger, like say a spoon, I reach for a knife with a Scandiavian (Scandi) grind like a Morakinv. There are people that prefer just one type for everything, but I switch it up depending on wood choice and type of project.

@tnoutdoordudes 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job.what kind of knife was that little white one?

@JoshsShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The knife near the end with the white sides is a vintage Bulldog Brand "Sunday Whittler." I modified the blades a bit to better fit my preferences.

@mustamuri 2 жыл бұрын

I allways reshape pocket knife blade a lot ✨🧸✨ 🙂👍

@Watcherrye 5 ай бұрын

turn up the volume when you record. PLEASE!

@JoshsShop 5 ай бұрын

Sorry, this was one of my earlier videos, and I was working with what I had. The audio quality wasn't the best. I think my more recent videos have gotten a bit better.

@bige5565 10 ай бұрын

Just spent 250 dollars on 2 used oar carvers. Hopefully worth price in future. My 43 dollar flex cut whittling jack gets just as sharp. I'm sorry just have some serious grievances about modify knives for the average non talented joe. My 2 cents. Thanks for video. Appreciate the effort

@JoshsShop 10 ай бұрын

Oar carvers are beautiful knives. I hope to find one someday at a price I can accept. I appreciate you watching and I understand modding isn't for everyone, I just like to share what I get up to. 😁

@bige5565 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for responding to idiot's like me and sharing your talents

@bige5565 10 ай бұрын

@@JoshsShop yes that's the problem they have become to valuable to use. Lol

@user-um8zt9vo1w 2 жыл бұрын

Не знаю , какая сталь на этих лезвиях и, если она по удержанию остроты хуже чем на фирменных ножах ОССТ; Flex;Drake; Fergusson ;Две Вишни, и других , то считаю, что такая работа не стоила Ваших усилий - портить нож премиум класса просто кощунство , проще купить складной "флекс" или что-нибудь с лезвием 440С .

@user-um8zt9vo1w 2 жыл бұрын

У меня к Вам вопрос - вы переделываете многие складные ножи , якобы для резьбы по дереву, а много ли и часто ли Вы ИМИ РЕЖЕТЕ ПО ДЕРЕВУ СЕРЬЕЗНО , и с такими рукоятками, как на этих карманниках ? Или это некое хобби от больших денег и свободного времени ? За всю свою , долгую ужЕ жизнь, я много сделал инструмента ИМЕННО ДЛЯ РЕЗЬБЫ ☝️ но никогда не переделывал такие ножи в резчицкие - всегда считал это пустым и затратным время препровождением , при том , что есть прекрасные складные ножи от известных фирм с лезвиями и рукоятками, предназначенными именно для резьбы, где-то в походных условиях, на пикнике и отдыхе . Не в обиду будь сказано ! Если Вам это нравится делать , для Вашей коллекции - умножайте её !...🤝✊🏻👋

@bige5565 10 ай бұрын

Sorry obviously you know what your doing and you have invested in some nice stones. Just frustrated trying to mimic this video when I can just buy a flexcut

@bige5565 10 ай бұрын

Sorry but why ? Just buy a flex cut. Don't waste the time. Spend the Xtra money. Just my humble opinion

@AllenGoodman 8 ай бұрын

Kinda think of it like moonshiners tinkering with ways to make their cars faster back in the day. This is not only fun but can yield great results. Rough Ryder's are a great inexpensive knife that you can "tune" or customize the blades to your liking. This is also rewarding in so many ways, you can improve your sharpening skills, which is definitely needed, no matter what brand or how much you pay. I've owned several flexcut whittling Jacks and even modified a couple of the blades for a few friends as well as my personal one. Order one and give it a try, you might be surprised by the results. 😎👍

@bige5565 7 ай бұрын

@@AllenGoodman ok absolutely addicted another hobby I don't need been buying old crappy knives and trying to make into whittling knives I get you and apologize

@AllenGoodman 7 ай бұрын

@@bige5565 no apology needed buddy. It's fun to tinker around with and I wish you the best of luck. 😎👍

@seanrobinson6407 3 ай бұрын

But I actually dig those rough rider canoes and the drop blades they come with. Cool mod though. You can get those for 10 bucks sometimes even with bone or denim micarta scales, have a fun project, and make it your own. Well done. I don't whittle too often, so I'd leave the main blade as is for edc general purpose. I have SAKs like that where I did what you did to the pen blade only.

@danielmilliken8903 Ай бұрын

@@seanrobinson6407those 10$ knives are diff steal though. Reason prices are higher on ones for carving is it’s dna