Whittling Tips - The 8 Basic Cuts to Master
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- čas přidán 19. 05. 2024
- Those of you who want to get into whittling may find the task daunting at first, but once you learn the basic cuts that make up the vast majority of any whittling project, it becomes easier to do!
This video goes over the most common and most useful cuts for you to make in whittling to help jumpstart your new hobby!
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Rough Cut
01:08 Push Cut
02:04 Sweeping Cut
02:43 Stop Cut
03:27 Paring Cut
04:59 V-Cut (first version)
05:21 V-Cut (second version)
05:57 Pyramid/Stab Cut
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This has been proper useful I’m thinking of taking it for GCSEs
Not sure what caused CZcams to recommend this, but now I'm glad they did! Might have to take this up as a hobby in the near future.
Did you?
As a level zero beginner I do thank you so very much for teaching how to start the new hobby I have picked out !
How are you coming along
I wanna know too.
Mate how is it going the community want to know about it
Additionally I would recommend that if you are to use gloves, use specifically cut resistant gloves, otherwise you can easily fall into a false sense of security leading to potential injury. I know nothing about whittling, but as a blade enthusiast with a freehand sharpening obsession I am very experienced when it comes to slicing myself open.
He mentioned that at the start but I assume you missed it
@@Daniel-ok7hlhe did not say that at the beginning
@Fredrickthe2nd he absolutely did mention using slice resistant gloves. He noted how he was wearing one, and he recommended it
@@katyh9073 he did and this person is saying to make sure to use cut-resistance gloves instead of any gloves because you can still cut through other gloves but you'll lull yourself into a false sense of security which is dangerous
Personally I rather cut my hand and learn a lesson in control every scar on my hands is from a mistake when I learned I just wait for the bleeding to stop and go back to it sure it's not a method for everyone nor will I try to dis sway anyone from using gloves but a cut isn't a failure it's a learning experience on how much force your using and a way I learn to control speed better hell I've even stabbed one of my hands by mistake with a knife from use it's just happens so don't take it to heart when you cut yourself think about how and why the cut happened sure you can take measures to prevent it with specialized gloves but its up to you as an individual to learn the style your comfortable with while taking everything as a learning experience
Thanks Brian. I'm brand new and am glad you presented this to us. I need to slow down and learn the cuts before diving into a carving again!
Hey, I'm a latecomer to your channel, I love your videos, I learn something new every time - even techniques I learned previously, I go to you to reevaluate older lessons. Particularly the lesson on the V-cut - Amazing. So thank you for these videos.
I have come to love whittling and carving later in my life and am happier for finding this hobby and sharing my pieces with friends and family.
It's worth noting that for paring cuts: don't flinch! It can be a bit scary at first, but flinching or being shaky about it leads to too much force and too little control. Relax- be careful and it'll be fine. ;)
You do most of these cuts making tent pegs, pot holders ect outdoors but for some reason I've always thought there would be something more to carving cut's. Great to see them done, thanks!!!
Can you do a video on maintenance, storage, and repair? I noticed after not using my Flexcut KN14 for a bit that it developed some surface rust. Admittedly, my storage method is leaving it in its retail package, in a weather proof ammo box, with its strop and some extra wood.
Oddly enough I filmed a quick video on removing some of this rust on one of my knives, but yes I can add to the video to show some storage and maintenance suggestions.
@@CarvingisFun Awesome, thanks!
Could you possibly do one on a pikachu ? 😅 nephew is obsessed and I can’t work out a process 😂
Currently trying to perfect a pikachu, but am having some troubles making it beginner friendly and out of just one block of wood. Ill get there eventually :)
My starter kit just arrived and I have zero expierience so thank you for this tutorial!
Perfect explanations! Thank you so much!
Love the video! I gotta pick up my last project and carve some more
Great video as always. I finally received my 2 Helvie knives. You were right… it was worth the wait!!!
Thanks!
Helvies are well worth it, still some of my favorite knives!
Thanks this is very helpful 👍
Love your channel and keep up the great work👍
😮whoa, a new door has just opened for me
This is prolly one of the best videos to watch if ur prepping for survival lol
ur basic cuts are so genius I'm gonna try this n come out like Daniel'le Boone 😅
Well done, presenting the basics for passing on the skills and wisdom of our art!
Even though I’m late, anyone who’s watching this now I would recommend practice on a bar of soap x just so you get used to the cutting
I did it once, i also reccemend its really nice and easier to start with
Informative. Useful tips.
Thank you for making this video.
Thanks I really appreciate it . Can't wait to get started
Thank you for putting this in such a thorough and kind/interesting way, I feel way more excited about delving into this hobby now. You're a superb presenter! :D
I’ve been watching your videos and decided to start my own channel. Thanks!😊
Nice!!! Have fun!!
Great vid. Long term knowledge made simple. Awesome! Show me more.
Pls.. 😅
Great video pal, keep on whiddling!
Sweet! Thank you!!
I enjoyed talking to you at lunch today. I wish you continued success on your channel.
It was wonderful chatting with you too!!
Have a wonderful new year!
Useful information ❤
Maybe it could help the focus of your canera if you took some wood stain and just lightly stain it. You would still be able to see/show the grain of the wood, but you would have mire contrasts between the surface and the cutouts.
That is a really good thought! I will keep this in mind here.
Beautiful knife !!!
Thank you !!!
:) :) :)
This was extremely helpful. I learn how to whittle a knife stick in like a minute.
I like pull cuts, its like pairing style but pulling the wood against the knife backwards to take alot more out with more control
I like to do the same with larger projects too!
Good advice
Awesome, thanks !
During the rough cut part the "another person" made me laugh so hard.
I have never whittled, nor watched a video even remotely related to whittling, why the hell is this in my recommended!?
I’m not complaining tho, I just found a new hobby.
Well, it is a fun lil hobby 😀
If you do wanna jump in, feel free to ask any questions you may have!
@@CarvingisFun will do, as soon as I can find time and money I’ll buy a kit and try it, probably,
Just gearing up to start your Christmas Tree tutorial from last year, with the Helvie that I won in the giveaway (woot!).
Great vid as always Brian, keep 'em coming.
Quick Q, would it be detrimental to use the strop without a compound?
(It's on the way).
You can use the strop without compound. But you wont really notice much of a difference. The compound adds some grit to the surface to speed up the process and help polish the edge faster.
Thats very soft wood and a very sharp knife.
I know, right! It cuts almost like soap…
I’m just learning, and due to finance can only work with whatever wood I can find. I’ve got a mystery stick, and I swear to God if I was blind I’d be half convinced it’s stone
great video
Whittling has several definitions. The strictest one is just trying to cut as long and thin a piece as humanly possible.
Congratulations.
its 1:27 am I have to be up for work in 5 hours and im up learning how to carve wood also just spontaneously bought a pocket knife you recommended in another video haha
Yep, sometimes time gets away from ya when you get into it :)
Top video! Do you have any super-beginner list of practice exercises to do? Without going to the projects yet
That would be a good video for me to make. while I dont have this yet, you can always practice the cuts in this video several times over to get a feel for manipulating the wood and see how the blade interacts with the wood fibers.
I have a knife very similar to the one in this video that belonged to my grandfather. I found it in a box of his old tools. I had no idea it was a carving knife. I thought it was a normal knife that was snapped in half. Good thing I decided to keep it instead of throwing it away.
Here in South Africa because of the Rand/Dollar exchange rate (20:1) these things are so expensive. A week ago I bought a Shogun pullthrough knife sharpener and it had 4 knives with it. They worked out at R25 each! And I thought 'Well, it was the sharpener I wanted and so if the knives are cheap shit I can give them away.' They look a little fragile and the handles are a little small. The blades aren't very big either. SHEESH! Those knives are SHARP! And they are EXCELLENT for fiddling with bits of wood. Unbelievably good raw meat cutters. And if they look like they're losing their edge I just drag them through the pullthrough a time or two.
yes
im hugely skeptical to the paring cut. deep traume there. father almost lost his thumb and had to have surgery to move the tendons from his pinky to his thumb to even have movement there after he slipped during one of those.
Well, you convinced me and I made a simple magic wand. Now I have a blister on my hand. XP
But the wand turned out okay and I might try more.
Ya, the gloves help with that :)
Keep going!!! The wand is just the start!!!
@@CarvingisFun Yep, have some other things in mind. :)
Although I think about trying more wands out. They seem to be a great way to make something out of sticks.
(I really like the idea of just picking up stuff and making something out of it, instead of buying prepared materials.)
Great video. Been carving for just over two years. I have trouble finding good basswood, ideas?
besides direct from Heinecke, you could try treeline USA or my friend on Ebay (which is what I use in this video and my tutorials) www.ebay.com/str/choicecraftwoods
@@CarvingisFun thank you! 🙏
i like the video
Bonjour Brian et merci de cette vidéo très utile pour connaître les meilleurs mouvements à accomplir lors d’une coupe. Quel est le nom et la marque du couteau que tu utilises pour cette vidéo ? Est-il possible de s’en procurer en Europe ? Merci pour tes réponses. Michèle
Hi! The knife is made by Helvie Knives and is hand made. However, there is about a 6 month wait time and I'm not sure if they ship outside the US right now.
How do you make proper bowl-like indentations e.g for a spoon? Also could you do a video on all of the common tools and how to use them?
I have plans on making that video!! But usually a hook knife is what many people use for spoons
Thanks for the video! What type of wood are you using?
I'm using basswood :)
Nice
Hi there! I started learning how to whittle because of your videos, and I'm about to begin my biggest project so far so I can give it to my boyfriend as a Christmas gift. I understand that you're probably pretty busy, but I have a quick question if you're alright with it.
How do you usually put together multiple pieces of wood for a larger project? Do you try to create sockets in the larger pieces so that the different parts connect a bit more easily, or just rely on the strength of wood glue? I've gotten some wood glue and filler in preparation, but I haven't started on anything yet. I've been a little worried that the project will eventually fall apart if I rely entirely on glue / filler to hold it all together lol
Good question! If its something that requires some strength I will often put wood dowels or metal posts to prevent shearing. But wood glue will typically get the job done.
@@CarvingisFun The project I have in mind is relatively small, so I'll go ahead with wood glue. Thanks so much for the info!
@lorgon2111 I know this was 9 months ago but did you get that project finished and if so how did it turn out?
The v cut I've also heard it called a wedge cut which feels right also reckon it would just come down to which one your use to calling it lol along with that the V cut / wedge have a scaling name to if I said that correctly lol anyway those are called a deep wedge/V cut, also a shallow wedge/ V cut, then you have a wide wedge/ V cut and a slim wedge/ V cut hope I made any since there lol not the best at explaining things in comments or msgs lol
Ok, I’m totally, hooked into this hobby, I’ve thrown a bit of cash at it, and I watch your superb videos a lot.
I have a half done fox, few errors, can’t get the body right, but hey first go and all that.
However I have a major, problem and it’s in danger of killing this for me before I get started.
It’s two fold, main problem is knife, to watch your knife go through this wood, is so disheartening to see, my couple of knives are shocking, a beaver craft and another one, it also brings me onto the second point, strip sharpening, now I have experience with some knife sharpening as a cook who owns many good kitchen knifes.
Using the strop I would argue makes my knife feel worse.
So I’m throwing it out to you, what I’m i doing wrong, I will say I don’t mind buying a decent knife, but I really want to follow your superb videos, but I’ve given up 20 mins in as my knife just is useless.
Sorry for long post.
The knife I'm using in this video and my tutorials are slightly different than that of beavercraft. They are thinner and allow me to cut through the wood almost effortlessly. combine that with the super soft air dried basswood I use and it looks almost too easy.
strops are good for keeping the knife honed, but if done improperly (pressing down too hard, at the wrong angle) you can damage the edge.
You can review my sharpening videos to see exactly how I hone my knives with the strop.
I enjoy making wooden toy guns, this will help out a lot
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Hi, great video - thanks! What kind of wood are you using here? It looks very soft.
Im using basswood :)
hiiiii I was wondering what knives are you using :)?? I am really new in wood sculpting so yeah!! Handshake 🤝 your video helped a bunch but I realized I don’t have the right tools-
The knives in this video are from OCC Tools (now Krysak Carving Tools). Another good option would be Flexcut!
@@CarvingisFun thank you!!!! :) have a nice day!
As a Boy Scout I’ve done half of these on accident while I was bored at camp
just as a question are there any Aussie in the community that could tell me where i can find a store that sells carving tools. not a big fan of online ordering. otherwise any good companies to look into.
i used to be a stonemason and stone carver before doing my back in and have been looking into carving wood now, but have been using my pocket knife on my multi tool.
Hi - it really depends what state and town you're in. In Geelong there's Elite Outdoor Gear, in Melbourne there's Timbecon, and so on. If you're worried about wait times, Elite Outdoor Gear is nice, and has beavercraft and a few other brands. If it's a matter of holding the knife first, my only advice is DON'T go to Bunnings, as the quality of their brands is not ideal. There's usually a local wood shop, and in a pinch you can call them and ask before you head in if you want to make sure they've got the stuff you want to check out.
Where do you get the wood what kind of wood is it
It's basswood! I get it from various places and made a video on some of my favorites here: czcams.com/video/uH5jNGgS7Tg/video.html
Thus may probably be a very silly question, but is it advised to use wet/damp/greenwood when whittling? I haven't long started and have found myself struggling on several occasions 😅
It is a different experience and at times easier to work with. Just keep in mind that sometimes when the wood dries it can crack if it dries too quickly.
Do you buy specific thumb guards or just cut cut resistant gloves?
For the gloves, I mainly use dexfit or andanda level 5 slice resistant gloves. They aren't cut proof but they will turn a really bad cut into a minor one.
For thumb guards, I just use any self adhering bandage wrap.
Could you do a how to make video about Totoro?? That would be amazing
now that sounds like a fun project! I'll put that on the ideas list :)
@@CarvingisFun thank you so much!! I will be watching then 👀
Hi! Thank you for the tutorial ♡ Do you need to be strong for whittling? I got a kit recently and there was a raw (?) wooden spoon included but I couldn't cut it. I had to use all my force and it just kinda split open.. It was supposed to be soft, but I wouldn't say it was.. It looks so easy in the videos.. I am not strong by any means so is it possible that I just lack the strength required for whittling? I got quite discouraged by that but if I have a chance of succeeding, I would try again with a different kind of wood (I couldn't seem to find out what kind of wood the spoon was made out of). Thanks to anyone who could maybe help me out ❤
Some strength is needed, but leverage can be added, too if you have the room for it by having something to hold the wood securely with.
What kit did you get? Many times, the wood is just a bit harder, or the tools aren't exactly sharp.
@CarvingisFun It was just a cheap one from amazon honestly. The wood was a bit darker and cool-toned, so definitely different from the wood you're using in your video. Thank you for answering 🫶
Can you do a video on ' first aid ' ?
Thats a good idea, I'll think bout how to put one together
We had a project regarding this but i dont have any materials to do this, can i use a knife as a substitute and other kind of wood if i don't have a wood the same as yours? Also those materials are not common from where i am from
You can use any sharp knife you can control and any wood you feel comfortable with. What I use is considered "ideal" but not mandatory
I tried to whittle a stick for roasting marshmallows over a camp fire a few years ago and ended up have a 5 mm cut at the top of my thumb it was bad and I thought it was only a small cut to applied pressure and then I realised how bad it was when a tutor at the special college I was at told be that it needs gluing thankfully his years as a paramedic helped as he dressed it and healed with barely any noticeable damage
Sometimes cuts you think are small are worse than anticipated. Thankfully you had someone look at it!
I’m having trouble just rough cutting anything but bark off do I need a super sharp knife or what might I be doing wrong
Knife sharpness is def a factor, but so is the woods hardness. What wood are you trying to carve?
@@CarvingisFun I’m not entirely sure it from a tree on their land turns out I also needed to treat it somehow because it split while I wasn’t cutting it and idk why I also need to start smaller it was gonna be the size of my forearm
So, the pairing cut is basically for more controlled cuts? You did mention control a few times but no special application for the cut, so I'm not sure if that was just to say that it's safe or if this is what it's for.
My way of doing pairing allows for a bit more control and is a safer way to pull the knife towards you. Plus, changing up how you cut every now n then helps reduce hand fatigue
@@CarvingisFun Ah, okay, thank you. :)
3 things, could you tell me what pocket knife that is, what the other thing in your pocket whittling kit is, and how a beginner can learn to sharpen their knives properly without damaging them, please.
the pocket knife I show in the middle of the video is a GEC #62 pocket carver (farm and field version), the other thing in the kit is a portable leather strop, and this video has information on how to sharpen your knives properly and then a bunch more: czcams.com/video/cghNbdy0xtc/video.html
is it recommended to use kitchen sharpening tool on a whittling knife, please and thank you
If it's the little V shaped sharpening tool, no I find it to be inadequate for the level of sharpness I'm looking for in these tools.
@Carving is Fun *what about the v shaped ones that I bought for my bugout bag that hangs on the outside of it that's meant for pocket knives and such?*
Whittling and wood carving knives typically have a smaller edge angle than pocket knives. You could use them, but in some cases you may just risk dulling the knife or altering thr edge geometry instead
May i know whats the name of the wood that u used?thanks!❤
Im using basswood :)
Where did you get that little folding strop please?
I designed and made it! There are plans of me making a little shop to sell them and I already have the supplies to make a small run of them. They aren't cheap for me to make, so it may cost a bit.
Where did you get that leather strop from? I will be doing more on the go stuff and want something small and portable
If you're referencing the folding one, I designed and made it.
Any chance of a tutorial on how you made it?
Not likely as it as designing it has nothing to do with carving but more with creating 3d objects in a program.
What left handed set would you recommend
Most knives are ambidextrous, but those with a chisel grind or Japanese style carving knives need to have right ornleft hand versions. Hook knives as well.
But flexcut knives, deepwoods ventures, and mora knives are good choices and are easy to find.
What kind of playdoh is that wood? Seems very soft?
Lol, combination of basswood and a crazy sharp knife!
what wood are you using? it seems very soft and easy to carve with. whats it called
Im using basswood :)
I will say. I don't like doing the paring cut much because i feel like it requires a lot of finger strength that im just lacking right now.
I've heard those grip strengthening devices are perfect for this :)
I just started and I noticed that my cut are not as clean as yours or any other online tutorial I watched! my edges are not clean and there are a lot of splinters and uneven surfaces, I'm using basswood but I don't know if the problem is in my knife, my wood or my skills.
do you have any recommendations?
What knife are you using and how are you sharpening and honing the edge?
@@CarvingisFun I'm using a carving knife I bought online similar to the one you use but different brand, this is my first carve and I started to use it directly without sharpening
Some companies dont bring their blade up to a final honed edge. Many come with a rough edge that needs to be refined on a 1000 grit stone and work your way up to a leather strop like I do with mine. I have a sharpening tutorial on the channel that walks you through how I sharpen my knives
czcams.com/video/FF6SiW-QjMY/video.html
@@CarvingisFun what are your thoughts on regular knife sharpening tools? I have some gadgets to sharpen my kitchen knife, can I use it for the carving one?
Some work, but the simple ones that you just slide the blade into two crossed sharpening rods wont be adequate. You need a proper edge angle to maintain
What brand knives do you use?
The nicer ones I use are from Helvie and Silvern Works. The others I use are Schaaf Tools, Flexcut, and Beavercraft
Did you make that pocket strop?
Yep, I designed it and had it made.
More of a tetrahedron than a pyramid, no? Cheeky bugger. Thanks for the tips
lol, true. I was being a bit lazy in that on :)
What type of knife do you use for stop cuts?
Any knife will do really, I just use the one I'm currently whittling with at any given time. No special stop cut knife
i didnt realize i figure most of these cuts out naturally by my self lol.
What kind of the wood is best for cutting.
Basswood is generally considered the ideal wood for carving
Are you using softwood in the video or is your blade just sharp af?
using air dried basswood and a wicked sharp knife :)
@@CarvingisFun thanks
What model flexcut is that?
That is an OCC tools knife :)
Is that basswood?
Yeppers!
What kind of glove are you wearing?
I believe this slice resistant glove was made by Andanda
@@CarvingisFun ok thank you
Can you make a wood capybara
sorry, typo I meant whittling
I typo all da time! You're gonna enjoy yourself, its a fun hobby!
What type of wood is that?
Its basswood :)
Is this wood or mom? So soft😅
I wanna start wiggling and I am a nine year old
what kind of wood its that?
That is basswood
Despite the thumb guard and all the explanation, I still physically flinched when you cut towards yourself! I guess old habits die hard
Completely understandable! But it's really about the control, I go over that here czcams.com/video/OMInZGXYpow/video.html
Is that balsa wood?
Basswood
how do you keep your knife so sharp
I hone them on a leather strop every 20-30 min while whittling.
use a bar of soap first