Awesome,looks like a real.man

I did a solve for the issue with the sharp side could be either on the straight or curved side. Placed a red dot on the handle for the curved ones and a green dot for the straight ones.

Very good!

The play works itself out because once you have pressure on it that play is taken up.

U piss me off! You make it look too easy lol. I've made alot of fire wood trying to carve eyes but i enjoy the shit out of it

In the UK we call the play or loose blade a Headache . So the blade has a headache. 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙋‍♂️

Suppliers in Canada are selling this tool for about $250.00 I like both the Carving Jack 2.0 and the Pocket Jack 2.0 with the Pocket Jack being my preference. Totally agree that a V tool on a straight shaft would be a huge improvement. My original Carving Jack allowed me to leave wood spirits and little characters on trails and bike paths from BC to Nfld. ❤😂 Thanks for the update.

Adorable!

I have one. I agree about the v-tool not being user friendly. I got mine as a gift but for the price I probably wouldn't spend my money on it.

I guess the gouges have been designed that way for safety reasons. In the actual position you push the gouge against the backlock, if you had a straight gouge when you push it into wood it might close on you and hurt you.

Alex, in your opinion, what is the BEST European carving knife on the market?

Great video! I learned a lot in your channel, thanks Alec! , I'm beginner and my question is if knifes can be sharp with Arkansas stones or is better use strops

i beleive their tools are spring steel.

I think the reason flexcut tools don't compare to premium European tools is a marketing choice with flexcut trying to provide you with the best value at an entry level price rather than the best tools they can make at a high price. I thought behind scorp style gouges is that you'll often use the whittling jack in remote locations and it's easier to control the scorps making injury less likely.

Only could find few sights $250 that’s nuts $50 wouldn’t be bad but I got $20 from Amazon and it’s great for the price The Old Timer one ordered two of them both had awful grinds to them

Thanks Alec for the review, For me ? I do not think that i would go ahead and buy this tool. The straight blade, the Pelican look just fine 🙂 👍 but the v tool, scorp, & spoon type blade i would not be happy with at all, why ? Basically you have to draw them backwards to your none carving hand ✋️ would much prefer push style in the interest of safety. Also while you were carving as you we're talking, yes I am listening to you but did notice that, the cut did seem as though the blade was not that sharp 🤔 and not cutting very efficiently ?? Was you a bit tentative/ conscious that you were drawing the blade towards your left hand ??? All in all a good honest review. As for carving/ whittling while out walking in the woods or local park ?? I will stick to my little 1 3/4" pocket knife. Cheers mate, All the very best. Les.

A traditional pocketknife/ folding tool should be straight blades only & the palm handle, fixed blade chisel's & gouges has been & should remain the supplemental tools for the whittling woodcarver, in their long handle & mushroom styles!!!

looks like mila kunis

Thanks Alec for the update, I bought a 2.0 recently and enjoy using it when on trips etc as its easier to pack than my regular tools. I got the left hand version (I’m a righty) so I could push the V tool, works pretty well.

If they make a 3.0 with straight gouges/v-tools, a finer detail knife, and maybe even wood scales instead of metal, I would 1000% buy one. It really would encourage me to carve on outdoor adventures more because its just so effortless to bring along compared to a tool roll

I just purchased your book last week, this is how I found you. Amazing work, sir. Great book, looking forward to learning from you.

Thanks for the great info Alec

thanks for the update bro!

I finally got a mini belt sander for sharpening carving tools. Cost around 40.00 on amozon. All my tools are dull. Not for long. You give me inspiration. Thanks Alec

I have one of the flexcut 1.0 carving jacks and it has been nice all these years being about 7 ish years and yea the handle is kinda square but it works.

Ridiculously expensive

I really enjoy carving with this when just going for a Sunday walk in the woods and leave what I have done on the picnic bench for someone to find usually a woodspirit

BEST carving I've ever seen in my life.

I really love my Jack 2.0. I'm not very experienced as I have only carved since October, but I find myself using it even when I'm at home and don't need to.

Thanks Alec! Great review….

I bought tools for carving and whittling a few weeks back. Now before i start i just binge watch these type of videos and try to absorb as much info as i can and then ill start. This is always how i start a new hobby. Cannot wait to try this!

Hey Alec, I like this style for a bear! Thanks for the video. I am wondering what brand is that knife? It doesn't look like a flexcut...maybe a beavercraft? I am just curious because it is a thick blade and doesn't really look like a detail blade. Also might consider using that sharp knife to sharpen your pencil! 😂

How do I get started in your course

Thank you Alec. Always informative and a joy. Best wishes and good health to you and yours in 2025.

Please do a nice slow instructional video on this one. I have your book trying to learn more

I WISH I COUKD GET THE EYES DOWN LIME THAT

Thanks, Alec! I'm having such a hard time with the eyes. This was very helpful.

Great information. Thank you!

I noticed anothet difference. According to my observations women tend to have slightly more rounded coushion of fat tissue above the upper eyelid towards temples. This is more obvious when eyes are opened and less obvious when eyes are closed. It is especially true for younger women.

You may be the Bob Ross of whittling. Love the commentary!

Great info Alec!!

Beautiful work ❤

Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge Alec some great tips thank you 🤘

Thank you for discussing what I forgot as an art major in the 1960's. It has been a long time and I'm new to woodcarving. I enjoyed your show. Take care!

как живые всегда👍

Great video! Thank you!!

Wow❤

I still can't start any projects because I haven't received the gauges yet. I've been waiting for exactly one year now..

Dommage d'avoir loupé les yeux et la fin du casque !

How do you get involved in woodcarving illustrated?