I currently enjoy the bushcraft style blade . I really like the puukkos. I grew up with old case pocket knives. Currently got into knife making when asked if I was asked if I wanted a apprenticeship with a 20+ year knife maker so I’m still learning. My mentor actually turned me onto your channel.
Thank you. I have only watched a couple of your videos and am making the point to watch more. The little you talk about knowing is a lot that i want to learn and am enjoying your delivery and open sharing demeanor. i look forward to the videos and hopefully ordering one of your knives sooner than later. Again thank you!
William Collins, ive decided i need one of your blades. Probably going to be a sportsman with a very basic non flashy handle in o1. I absolutely love these whittle talk videos.
Wow beautiful looking handles on those knives,great video my friend.I think your videos are made to be studied not just flicked through,im slowly studying my way through your Vids.Stay safe.
Great video Mr collins. I always learn something from you. I'm gonna try the spoon trick you showed us. Never done that before. God bless and keep making them great knives.
Appreciate your support and all the best with the spoon. I make several spoons on video using that method. Especially during the R & D of knife design videos.
primalarcher LOL, good to hear you found the perfect knife. We were talking about that knife in a video chat last night. I may have to make another one when I have the time and when it is properly named. Thanks Jason.
Good whittle. This is why we need several knives for different tasks. All tools work like this. You have hammers and screwdrivers. They do different tasks, so you need different tools. I have never seen or heard of a workshop that only had the one perfect tool. Using the wrong tool for a task is the fastest way to injure yourself.
When it comes to the smaller camp knives (about 4 inch blade) it's the Scandinavian (puukko) style or drop point blade style for me. So I guess I'm a lucky guy that I figured out what works best for me ;)
Say Heah William, Thanx, I'm sure glad I save these informative videos by you, I guess, for my area and what I'm doing, I think a longer Woodlore shape blade with a little belly seems like what I guess I need, I don't hunt. But I will buy a knife with some of my criteria I want even if I don't hunt, even if I don't just process all my wood with a knife, because now I use some sort of axe and a saw, even if I know a thinner blade in the apex slices better. I think a 3/16" blade with a high scandi grind to keep the apex thinner, a small belly just incase I trap something for sustainability in a survival situation and the thickness so it's robust enough to beable to chop and baton with, but mostly for combining the two ctiterias, to beable to baton chop a dead fall incase theirs not enough smalls or everything is too wet to start a fire. So yeah, I could understand why they design drop points with a lowered drop point to narrow the tip more pointy and still have that stronger tip incase I would need to dig with it. Great informative video. Thank You William.
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I'll tell you what you and me would be buddies if you live close to me .I love knives and whittling and bush crafting and the woods or the great outdoors. I really like whittle talks great idea Mr Collins I'd like to have you make me a knife like a kukri like primal archers but bigger I'm a big guy 6'5" maybe one day when I can save the money up. but thank you for whittle talk it always great
I believe that so many of these people who are looking for the one tool option are too concerned about weight. If you are so weak that you can't carry anything bigger than an altoids tin, you should not be going out to the woods. My young son at ten, carries a 20lb pack. Going to the woods is to make us stronger; mentally and physically. So if you have to break a sweat, so be it. When I hit the bush, I carry at least six different blades on me. As you say, "You can never have too many knives."
I should. have put a smiley in there somehow William as I was trying to be funny, not critical. I hope you understood that. Another fine video too, thank you.
Say Heah William, I gave instructions on a blade I was having made its a longer Woodlore shape blade but I wanted it 6" in 3V Cryo Tempered and 1 1/4" wide it's maybe a 1/16th over but not too much and it's a 1/4" thick, and it was made in a Zero Edge Flat Grind, personally do you think the width the distance between the spine and edge do you think it's too narrow ? my thinking was since it was a flat grind there wouldn't be as much of a distance for wood drag ? it is paper cutting sharp and seems to hold an edge long, it's a pretty tough knife with a rocky mountain track pattern on g-10, slight arch from tip to pommel but yet a simple design, actually I like it except I wonder if it should of been wider, what do you think ?
paulie 4x Most important thing is the thickness of the blade at the top of the secondary bevel, thinner slices better. Width of the blade helps with straight cuts like cutting meats. Narrow blades is easier to make circular cuts such as woodcarving or boning out meat. Other than that it is personal preference. Just practice with the knife.
William, what's your thoughts on trailing points? Just got my first one as a dedicated fish and game blade 1084+ at 62 hrc and .010 behind the edge I like it a lot so far but don't see many in this style any thoughts?
Derick Puff Primarily used as a skinning knife. As you referenced not very popular in the "bushcrafting" community. I do have a design with a trailing point. Look for my Rat Tail skinner, a knife design that I used as a neck knife for several months during hunting season last year. Tip is not as strong as a spear point or drop point but in turn it has a finer needle like point which is nice in some skinning task. Personal preference really. Appreciate the view and commit.
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“We are all searching for the perfect knife.” Legend!!!
SantiagoMenendez yes we are. I have developed a few good options visit website for details. Www.wcknives.com
I currently enjoy the bushcraft style blade . I really like the puukkos. I grew up with old case pocket knives. Currently got into knife making when asked if I was asked if I wanted a apprenticeship with a 20+ year knife maker so I’m still learning. My mentor actually turned me onto your channel.
Wow, good to know. Welcome to the channel and all the best to you.
Thank you. I have only watched a couple of your videos and am making the point to watch more. The little you talk about knowing is a lot that i want to learn and am enjoying your delivery and open sharing demeanor. i look forward to the videos and hopefully ordering one of your knives sooner than later. Again thank you!
Kendall Hatton It is my pleasure. I appreciate your support and comment.
Love your whittle talk videos, sense of humor and your knives. Appreciate you sharing your wisdom, knowledge & skills!!
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William Collins, ive decided i need one of your blades. Probably going to be a sportsman with a very basic non flashy handle in o1. I absolutely love these whittle talk videos.
Wow beautiful looking handles on those knives,great video my friend.I think your videos are made to be studied not just flicked through,im slowly studying my way through your Vids.Stay safe.
William Prendergast Thanks, welcome to my channel.
Great video Mr collins. I always learn something from you. I'm gonna try the spoon trick you showed us. Never done that before. God bless and keep making them great knives.
Appreciate your support and all the best with the spoon. I make several spoons on video using that method. Especially during the R & D of knife design videos.
Great information, William. Just so you know I did find the perfect knife I just have not come up with the perfect name, lol.
Jason
primalarcher LOL, good to hear you found the perfect knife. We were talking about that knife in a video chat last night. I may have to make another one when I have the time and when it is properly named. Thanks Jason.
Another great video in this series William. I always enjoy these videos.
Peace,
Shane
Pennsylvania Shane Thanks Shane always good to hear from you.
Very informative video William. Thumbs up.
+aHigher Power Thanks!
Great explanation. Thanks
parkerbrothers75 You're welcome and thank you.
Great information William.
MrOldclunker Thanks!
Good information thanks for sharing
Turtle Bushcraft Thanks for watching.
Good whittle. This is why we need several knives for different tasks. All tools work like this. You have hammers and screwdrivers. They do different tasks, so you need different tools. I have never seen or heard of a workshop that only had the one perfect tool. Using the wrong tool for a task is the fastest way to injure yourself.
Eliberto Villarreal This is true but we still have fun searching for the perfect knife. Appreciate the view and comment.
very informative whittle talk thanks
willy bailey Thank you!
Very good info, Thx Bro.
Jerry Morris You're welcome, appreciate the view and comment.
Will love to see an EDC knive design from you,something small to carry in a city life....
423alonso The Daily Chore is a everyday carry knife.
Yes!
When it comes to the smaller camp knives (about 4 inch blade) it's the Scandinavian (puukko) style or drop point blade style for me. So I guess I'm a lucky guy that I figured out what works best for me ;)
Dutch Bushcraft appreciate your view and thoughts.
Hola William. You have discussed a very important subject. Thanks.
Carlos Sepulveda You're welcome, appreciate the support.
Very good video!
Peter Dassira Thanks!
Say Heah William, Thanx, I'm sure glad I save these informative videos by you, I guess, for my area and what I'm doing, I think a longer Woodlore shape blade with a little belly seems like what I guess I need, I don't hunt. But I will buy a knife with some of my criteria I want even if I don't hunt, even if I don't just process all my wood with a knife, because now I use some sort of axe and a saw, even if I know a thinner blade in the apex slices better. I think a 3/16" blade with a high scandi grind to keep the apex thinner, a small belly just incase I trap something for sustainability in a survival situation and the thickness so it's robust enough to beable to chop and baton with, but mostly for combining the two ctiterias, to beable to baton chop a dead fall incase theirs not enough smalls or everything is too wet to start a fire. So yeah, I could understand why they design drop points with a lowered drop point to narrow the tip more pointy and still have that stronger tip incase I would need to dig with it. Great informative video. Thank You William.
+paulie 4x Thanks!
great stuff
***** Thanks!
Say Heah William, One rule I incorporate with my knives you said, "The closer your hand to the tip the better your control" . ,, .
Closer your hand is to where you are cutting the better control you have.
Oh OK. ,, . I'll remember that. "The closer your hand to what your Cutting, The better the control, Got it. ,, .
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stan toups appreciate your support.
Good information
Eric Blades Thanks!
I'll tell you what you and me would be buddies if you live close to me .I love knives and whittling and bush crafting and the woods or the great outdoors. I really like whittle talks great idea Mr Collins I'd like to have you make me a knife like a kukri like primal archers but bigger I'm a big guy 6'5" maybe one day when I can save the money up. but thank you for whittle talk it always great
Paul Henry Whenever you are ready just send me a PM. Appreciate the view and comment. Nothing like whittling and conversation.
Great talk William your right not much said. Bout blade shapes and god I hope I never find the perfect blade lol
kabaruser LOL, I hope so to Tom. Thanks buddy!
I believe that so many of these people who are looking for the one tool option are too concerned about weight. If you are so weak that you can't carry anything bigger than an altoids tin, you should not be going out to the woods. My young son at ten, carries a 20lb pack. Going to the woods is to make us stronger; mentally and physically. So if you have to break a sweat, so be it. When I hit the bush, I carry at least six different blades on me. As you say, "You can never have too many knives."
Eliberto Villarreal Very good philosophy. Appreciate the view and comment.
Looking for a edc fix blade that meets iowa laws
Don’t know what Iowa laws are but you can order production knives from my website. Www.wcknives.com
At 3:25 you say "getting in there between the skin and the hide." Where exactly is "between the skin and the hide?"
Bud M. Yep, as you guessed I mispoke. Should be hide and flesh.
I should. have put a smiley in there somehow William as I was trying to be funny, not critical. I hope you understood that. Another fine video too, thank you.
Bud M. I took it as a funny. No problem!
Say Heah William, I gave instructions on a blade I was having made its a longer Woodlore shape blade but I wanted it 6" in 3V Cryo Tempered and 1 1/4" wide it's maybe a 1/16th over but not too much and it's a 1/4" thick, and it was made in a Zero Edge Flat Grind, personally do you think the width the distance between the spine and edge do you think it's too narrow ? my thinking was since it was a flat grind there wouldn't be as much of a distance for wood drag ? it is paper cutting sharp and seems to hold an edge long, it's a pretty tough knife with a rocky mountain track pattern on g-10, slight arch from tip to pommel but yet a simple design, actually I like it except I wonder if it should of been wider, what do you think ?
paulie 4x Most important thing is the thickness of the blade at the top of the secondary bevel, thinner slices better. Width of the blade helps with straight cuts like cutting meats. Narrow blades is easier to make circular cuts such as woodcarving or boning out meat. Other than that it is personal preference. Just practice with the knife.
I'm narrowing it down!
+Mike Lipscomb Great!
William, what's your thoughts on trailing points? Just got my first one as a dedicated fish and game blade 1084+ at 62 hrc and .010 behind the edge I like it a lot so far but don't see many in this style any thoughts?
Derick Puff Primarily used as a skinning knife. As you referenced not very popular in the "bushcrafting" community. I do have a design with a trailing point. Look for my Rat Tail skinner, a knife design that I used as a neck knife for several months during hunting season last year. Tip is not as strong as a spear point or drop point but in turn it has a finer needle like point which is nice in some skinning task. Personal preference really. Appreciate the view and commit.