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Thanks Yes sir very sharp and I really had to pay attention to blade angle and not to much pressure! I love this knife for carving. Although those Queen knives in the other post really look like they would carve nice also.doglegg wrote:Doug, you're putting some miles on that seahorse. Great job. Seems to me the smaller the harder and the knife has to be sharp. excellent!![]()
Band aids and a cut proof glove. Just start and don't quit. Keep your knives sharp and you will cut yourself less and it will heal quicker. Look at some videos on you tube and make a pile of chips.artmcclure wrote:I wana learn how to carve, but I'm afraid to take the first step. Should I keep plenty of band-aids around?
These guys have a lot of experience and great advice! I'm just a beginner and agree.A cut proof glove and a sharp knife. I'd also add that you always want to make controlled cuts (push cuts, paring cuts, stop cuts) utube has some great videos by Gene Messer and Doug Linker or Chris Lubkemann. Basswood or pine is the easiest wood to start with. Or even green sticks from a tree.artmcclure wrote:I wana learn how to carve, but I'm afraid to take the first step. Should I keep plenty of band-aids around?