@@WhittlingWoods Ken you have no idea how much that means to me that you can remember something that I asked of you. I have never had a TH-camr answer my comments like you or remembered who I was like you. Thx. Again.
I'm going to start carving today, let's see how it goes!! Thank you for your wonderful videos, I don't really have fancy materials quite yet, but this seems approachable! :)
@@WhittlingWoods I'll try! Where can I purchase one if not there, though? I looked in shops specialized in knives in my town, but their whittling knives were way too big and uncomfortable.
@@lis_mayakovsky I did a video ( th-cam.com/video/GBcqG_dyzV8/w-d-xo.html ) on a first whittling knife. It really depends on where you live - in the US there are a number of whittling/carving knife makers - I mention a few in the video linked. The knives I own made in Europe are from Morakniv and a couple from Opinel (although I modified these quite a bit). 👍✌
Thank you. The knife is the Rough Rider (now called Ryder) RR599. They do not make the model any longer, but I believe this one is similar ( smkw.com/rough-ryder-md-whittler-tater-skin-rr2582 )👍✌
Could you share your thoughts on the Rough Ryder's 440A steel that the knife uses for its blades? I take it you find the steel acceptable for the job? Do you find yourself sharpening the steel often, too often, or is it just fine? Anything you can share is great.
Sure thing . . . I have owned a couple Rough Rider knives (this one included) for over 15 years. I use them to whittle hardwood (maple, sweet gum, dogwood, walnut, etc.) and softwood like eastern white pine. The blades, once sharpened for whittling, hold up just fine. The 440 steel does the job for me. Of course, I can not say if the new Rough Rider knives are of the same quality (I do not own any "new" RRs). Seeing that I purchased them 15 years ago new for $8.99 a piece - they have preformed better than some of the "popular" name brand whittling knives I own. I keep them sharp and have never been disappointed. 👍✌
Your effortless carving put me and my wife into a trance!
Love it! Who needs a swinging watch, just "watch" me whittle🤣. Thank you! 👍✌
Nice whittle Ken ..Love the sit down whittling and just relaxing ..Thank you for sharing Ken
Thank you Gene, much appreciated! 👍✌
That was a fun carve! Thanks for sharing that.
Thank you Stephen! 👍✌
Great stuff as always. Simple and fun.
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Hey Ken I have that same exact knife. I have had it for years and years. Great job as always.
Yes, I have owned it for quite some as well.
I have been playing around with you lighthouse idea, hopefully soon. Thanks again! 👍✌
@@WhittlingWoods
Ken you have no idea how much that means to me that you can remember something that I asked of you. I have never had a TH-camr answer my comments like you or remembered who I was like you. Thx. Again.
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That was such a fun video… inspiring to see what can be done with a knife and scrap piece of wood.
Thank you
Thank you! I had fun doing the whittle. 👍✌
Love this little fella, think I'll try this for my first whittle. He belongs on top of my walking staff
Yes, would be great on a walking staff. Thank you!👍✌️
You always amaze me love this simple little figure thank you for everything you do
Thank you my friend! 👍✌
Love your simple pocket knife whittles
Thank you! 👍✌
Thanks for the cool whittling videos that your share as well as the tutorials.
Thank you very much! 👍👍
I'm going to start carving today, let's see how it goes!! Thank you for your wonderful videos, I don't really have fancy materials quite yet, but this seems approachable! :)
It is definitely doable! If you are purchasing a whittling knife, try to avoid the mass produced ones sold on A. Thank you!👍✌️
@@WhittlingWoods I'll try! Where can I purchase one if not there, though? I looked in shops specialized in knives in my town, but their whittling knives were way too big and uncomfortable.
@@lis_mayakovsky I did a video ( th-cam.com/video/GBcqG_dyzV8/w-d-xo.html ) on a first whittling knife. It really depends on where you live - in the US there are a number of whittling/carving knife makers - I mention a few in the video linked. The knives I own made in Europe are from Morakniv and a couple from Opinel (although I modified these quite a bit). 👍✌
Thanks for showing us how it's done. What is the model or name of that Rough Rider? Thanks again.
Thank you. The knife is the Rough Rider (now called Ryder) RR599. They do not make the model any longer, but I believe this one is similar ( smkw.com/rough-ryder-md-whittler-tater-skin-rr2582 )👍✌
Great quick whittle sir.
Thank you! 👍✌
Cool..
Thank you! 👍✌
Could you share your thoughts on the Rough Ryder's 440A steel that the knife uses for its blades?
I take it you find the steel acceptable for the job?
Do you find yourself sharpening the steel often, too often, or is it just fine?
Anything you can share is great.
Sure thing . . . I have owned a couple Rough Rider knives (this one included) for over 15 years. I use them to whittle hardwood (maple, sweet gum, dogwood, walnut, etc.) and softwood like eastern white pine. The blades, once sharpened for whittling, hold up just fine. The 440 steel does the job for me. Of course, I can not say if the new Rough Rider knives are of the same quality (I do not own any "new" RRs). Seeing that I purchased them 15 years ago new for $8.99 a piece - they have preformed better than some of the "popular" name brand whittling knives I own. I keep them sharp and have never been disappointed. 👍✌
Enjoyed the whittle, but I wished you had shown doing the butt area and the back of the legs.
Thank you. I appreciate the feedback it really helps! 👍✌