robin wood carving knife

robin wood · 27-12-2008, 10:40

Over the last couple of years I have been working on refining the perfect knife for the range of work that I do which is primarily woodcarving.

see here for some of the prototypes.
http://www.britishblades.com/forums/...ct+woodcarving

There are some excellent knives out there but all bushcraft type knives are too deep for me as it means they can not carve concave areas and many are too thick too. Most also have too much belly and since I don't use these knives for skinning large animals that big rounded section of blade just stops it from being as good at carving. I have reground various knives and forged some of my own and eventually got a shape I am happy with. Del Stubbs now makes it in the US and calls it "extra large Sloyd". Just before Christmas Bernie invited me over to see how he makes his knives and to make one to my design. I'll post the pics of his workshop in a few days when I have more time but for now here is the knife.

Here are the blades Bernie made, one stick tang and one full tang.

Bernie gave me a lovely pair of stabilised bukeye burr scales for it but when I got home I felt I really could not use imported wood so cut some from an old dry rowan burr from the shed. This grew 1/4 mile from my workshop.

Here is the knife, it works a treat, and I think it is a nice mix of traditional scandi with the robustness of a full tang bushcraft knife, I would probably fatten the handle slightly on another.

If you want one of these blades I ma sure Bernie would be happy to make them, be aware though that it is a different design to Bernie's standard whittler which you can see on his site.

Bernie Garland · 27-12-2008, 10:52

Glad your happy with it

Bernie

Spamel · 27-12-2008, 10:58

WOW! That's come out lovely!

fish · 27-12-2008, 11:41

nice knives!

Addo · 27-12-2008, 13:42

Cracking design and look there Robin.

JP · 27-12-2008, 15:37

i want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

Bernie Garland · 27-12-2008, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP

i want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

I'll make you one

Bernie

Rancid Badger · 27-12-2008, 17:31

That's exactly what I had in mind, a month or two back

I really like that, Robin

cheers
Steve

spiritofold · 27-12-2008, 18:00

You must be in overdrive making blades at the moment Bernie

Nice looking knives...

Spamel · 27-12-2008, 18:06

I tell you, it was great watching that knife come alive. One minute it was piece of flat stock, a few hours later it was all done and ready to go.

27-12-2008, 10:40	#1
robin wood Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: derbyshire Posts: 561	robin wood carving knife Over the last couple of years I have been working on refining the perfect knife for the range of work that I do which is primarily woodcarving. see here for some of the prototypes. http://www.britishblades.com/forums/...ct+woodcarving There are some excellent knives out there but all bushcraft type knives are too deep for me as it means they can not carve concave areas and many are too thick too. Most also have too much belly and since I don't use these knives for skinning large animals that big rounded section of blade just stops it from being as good at carving. I have reground various knives and forged some of my own and eventually got a shape I am happy with. Del Stubbs now makes it in the US and calls it "extra large Sloyd". Just before Christmas Bernie invited me over to see how he makes his knives and to make one to my design. I'll post the pics of his workshop in a few days when I have more time but for now here is the knife. Here are the blades Bernie made, one stick tang and one full tang. Bernie gave me a lovely pair of stabilised bukeye burr scales for it but when I got home I felt I really could not use imported wood so cut some from an old dry rowan burr from the shed. This grew 1/4 mile from my workshop. Here is the knife, it works a treat, and I think it is a nice mix of traditional scandi with the robustness of a full tang bushcraft knife, I would probably fatten the handle slightly on another. If you want one of these blades I ma sure Bernie would be happy to make them, be aware though that it is a different design to Bernie's standard whittler which you can see on his site. __________________ Last edited by robin wood; 27-12-2008 at 11:08.

27-12-2008, 10:52	#2
Bernie Garland I'm a fanny magnet me, honest Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Derby, UK Age: 55 Posts: 5,151	Re: robin wood carving knife Glad your happy with it Bernie __________________ Quality Handmade Knives http://www.berniegarlandknives.com http://www.ukbladesforum.co.uk/

27-12-2008, 10:58	#3
Spamel Why am I always last to make the team? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: High Green, Sheffield Age: 34 Posts: 4,974	Re: robin wood carving knife WOW! That's come out lovely! __________________ "I'd rather be a leper than a ginger!" Spam's Mum, August 2010

27-12-2008, 11:41	#4
fish maker of 'pults. BCL Artisan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: A formely proud nation. Age: 38 Posts: 2,119	Re: robin wood carving knife nice knives! __________________

27-12-2008, 13:42	#5
Addo Man o Fur Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Derbyshire Age: 36 Posts: 1,354	Re: robin wood carving knife Cracking design and look there Robin.

27-12-2008, 15:37	#6
JP Day dreaming.......... Admin Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In a forest, sitting by a lake, by a fire, with my friends. Age: 39 Posts: 7,843	Re: robin wood carving knife i want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! __________________ The Best Bushcraft mag by far http://www.bushcraft-magazine.co.uk/ http://www.naturestrails.co.uk Be your self dont be a legend in your own lunchtime

27-12-2008, 17:31	#8
Rancid Badger Doodler and Tinkerer Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 10 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 236	Re: robin wood carving knife That's exactly what I had in mind, a month or two back I really like that, Robin cheers Steve __________________ Been 19 for donkeys years

27-12-2008, 18:00	#9
spiritofold Ill never grow up. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Flying with the fairys! Age: 38 Posts: 3,492	Re: robin wood carving knife You must be in overdrive making blades at the moment Bernie Nice looking knives... __________________ The best pagan site on the net! http://www.spiritofold.co.uk

27-12-2008, 18:06	#10
Spamel Why am I always last to make the team? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: High Green, Sheffield Age: 34 Posts: 4,974	Re: robin wood carving knife I tell you, it was great watching that knife come alive. One minute it was piece of flat stock, a few hours later it was all done and ready to go. __________________ "I'd rather be a leper than a ginger!" Spam's Mum, August 2010

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