BUY THESE BRANDS --CARVING TOOL TALK

[@stevelowen5750]

I've been using my knives for 4 years and I like them, I couldn't possibly care less what brands that you endorse, the fact that you are pushing these brands Means that I will never buy them.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

If it’s not broke don’t fix it! What knives do you use?

[@stevelowen5750]

@@AlecLaCasseArt I use a set that I bought in Japan, and I've made 11 more.

[@gerthzilla]

Why comment saying how little you care and don't want something. Maybe this wasn't a good video for you but why shit on it, especially when it's not like crazy expensive or hard to get brands.

[@susanp.collins7834]

​@@gerthzillaExactly!

[@justaman5490]

Why are you so angry?

[@loribrooks6736]

Great video Alec! I would bet the most often asked question from new carvers is what tools to buy…this video is perfect.

[@RustyFender1]

Best thing about flexcut is they're AVAILABLE, with a little stone/sandpaper work they can be transformed to a flat grind. Those other manufacturers not so easy to find... in Canada anyway.

[@grahamcairns2249]

Chipping away offers most of the whittling brands, and Lee Valley carries most of the gouge companies. Both are in Canada. I had trouble finding a Canadian company for a while as well. Happy carving.

[@venelibre5315]

Thank for YOUR creation AND videos !!🎉🎉🎉

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

My pleasure!!

[@lindawithers1917]

Thanks for the information.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

You bet!

[@SockMonkeyofcourse]

Yay Flexcut! For the money, great tools. I tire of some people looking down their noses at Flexcut due to lower prices. Use them to carve before you demean them. Helvie and OCCT also good tools. My 2 cents!

[@billstanley5317]

Flexcut are not cheap in the UK unfortunately!!

[@scottbutler7293]

I didn't see you show a Drake knife have you ever tried one . I rate them up with Helvie.

[@Jcharp12]

Thank you

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Many years ago! I’ve since forgotten about them! Sounds like I need to give them a shot!

[@adrianlouviere7650]

Thanks for sharing your opinion. I have been very happy with Swiss Made as well.

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

Nice video! I like the Flexcut roughing knife and detail knife. I like the little crook in the handle to keep the handle from rotating in your hand. I also like the Deep Holler Knives and OCC knives. Would love to get a Helvie knife.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

👌🏼👌🏼

[@casper1240]

Me too Flexcut are really good knives for the price would like a Helvie but cant get hold of them in the UK Beavercraft and Mora Knives are quite good as well ive found

[@ronmccarty7537]

Great video thank you! I actually ordered all the gouges from shaff because they seem to have decent ratings and an affordable price. Probably way too many gouges than I will ever use but at least I have them all and can pick and choose over time. It seems to me they definitely all need to be sharpened! Even the ones that were Factory sharpened for an extra fee! Now I have to sharpen all of them anyway it'll be good practice LOL

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

I’d like to review that company’s tools soon! Thanks!

[@wildernesshermit]

I've been carving for over 50 years and your recommendations are well founded. Flexcut, both their knives and gauges are remarkable for quality and price. I question Badger, I've seen a lot of quality issues. Helvie, since Ken sold out years ago, has turned into a bit of a disaster. They've at least stopped taking payments for knives that take a year to deliver. Deep Holler is becoming continuously out of stock which is sad they can't keep up with the orders, they make a remarkable and reasonably priced product. I use a blacksmith out of N. Minnesota who hand forges the most beautiful knives available and for a cost less than Helvie or Deep Holler. As for gouges, Taylor and Swiss Made have served me well for many years. Thanks Alec for a great presentation and good info.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

@@wildernesshermit good stuff!

[@shawnevens9479]

I have 4 original Helvie knives, they're my favourite. I also have 2 Occt knives which I like as well. My chisels are all Pfeil which are great.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

You have great taste my friend!

[@randyharmon6861]

I used Ashley’s.

[@johnduffy6546]

Two Cherries...RC 61 holds an edge for a LONGG time!...Also, check out any edge tools made in Solingen Germany. I have a bench knife that belonged to my grandfather. Good ole Solingen steel. Probably close to 90 years old and still sharp enough to shave the hair off a gnats arse...Flexcut, definitely worth the money! Ready to carve right out of the package!

[@urmelausdemeis3495]

Ich sehe in der Liste der empfohlenen Werkzeuge einen Winkelschleifer (angle grinder) von MAKITA Ich habe einige povercarving Werkzeuge. Es gibt - zumindest in Deutschland Modelle die zusätzliche Sicherheit bieten: Mit Motorbremse und Totmannschalter ( Paddle -Schalter) Ich habe auf diese Modelle umgestellt (ich hab mindestens 7 Stück davon ) und kann sie dringend empfehlen . Das Arbeiten damit ist viel sicherer !!!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks for the input !!

[@urmelausdemeis3495]

Danke für die Vorstellung

[@0LuckyLuke7]

You forgot the Swedish pride Morakniv.😃

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Another good one!

[@casper1240]

Cheers

[@pastuh]

Recently decided to get Helvie brand knives.. I hope it's worth. (Now just need to wait a little longer.. :X )

[@pupperjackcheese]

Literally just watched your older video on knife recommendations yesterday! I ordered an original OCCT knife as a treat to myself since I’ve been using the same Flexcut detail knife for a few years now. I LOVE my Flexcut, but Im looking forward to a fully flat grind for easier stropping, and a rounded spine to save my thumb. The blade should be a bit better too from what I’ve heard. Been loving these kind of videos lately!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks so much and enjoy the OCCT!

[@maximepastore4851]

The Swiss Made ones are PFEIL : you would pronounce "pfile" 😉👍🏻

[@tomevans4402]

The deep holler knives , I put clear coat on the cedar handles, my hand started itching?? Flexcuts are good.

[@satishkamath4886]

Alex, thank you for this great video this really helped me decide on the carving knives. My hands are small and I am looking for palm tools especially gouges any recommendations. Greatly appreciate it.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Glad it was helpful! I like pfiels palm gouges!

[@itza6197]

Great content, thank you. Any thoughts about the Warren Cutlery brand?

[@BiltonginParis]

Hi there, I am a beginner as regards whittling and I watch mostly your videos and those of another well known person on KZbin. I have Flexcut knives, a Mora whittling knife, some that I made myself, and some of the Two Cherries brand. I was interested to see what you use to sharpen your knives so I clicked on the link in the video description, which took me to the Work Sharp site. One of the sharpeners there is the Ken Onion edition, which I have and use expensively for all my knives other than whittling knives. I tried it on a whittling knife once and found that the fact that it puts a very slight concave edge on the knife, makes the edge less suitable for whittling. The edge doesn't bite into the wood at flat angles, you have to use a steeper angle. I went back to manually sharpening my whittling knives. I would like to know which of the Work Sharp tools you use for sharpening and if you experienced the same issue with the Ken Onion edition, if you do use it.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Yes, I know what you mean! It helps to use the plastic backer on the ken onion’s belt to prevent the rounded bevel !

[@dustinmarshall8031]

Do you go to a hardware store or do you go to the brand website

[@chrisdunsmore5650]

When will your book be available?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

I believe they pushed it to July of 2024!

[@urmelausdemeis3495]

Kann jemand Tipps für Deutschland geben? Was Messer angeht: Beavercraft und Flexcut sind hier erhältlich. Die anderen Marken hab ich hier noch nie gehört oder gesehen: bitte die genauen Namen noch in die Videobeschreibung geben! Und eine Frage an die europäischen Zuschauer: Welche anderen Hersteller benutzt ihr? Ich habe selbst noch Mora und Dictum ( noch nicht getestet), Was empfehlt ihr? Die Gouges sind ja hier in Deutschland gut zu kriegen. Zumi dest PFEIL ,STUBAI und KIRSCHEN. Hat jemand ne Idee wer in Deutschland HENRY TAILOR vertreibt?

[@user-md2wd2rz9f]

Вы же можете заказать occt или helvie. Зачем использовать не очень хорошие ножи?

[@urmelausdemeis3495]

@@user-md2wd2rz9f vielen Dank für die Antwort. Leider klappt bei mir die Übersetzungs Funktion bei diesem Beitrag nicht.

[@saskia8230]

Ich habe über Dictum, Amazon und Bildhau Köln bestellt. Pfeil sind meine absolut Lieblings Messer und Stichbeitel. Von Kirschen gibt es auch ein gutes Messer. Mora ist super für das grobe. Fexcut hat auch klasse Messer für alle Arbeiten fein bis grob. Frohes schnitzen 😊🙋🏼‍♀️

[@GRIYAMEUBEL]

❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@ozoneswiftak]

The beaver craft sucks. The tip bent in two minutes. Im carving Birchwood. Yes, its hard, but i expected more.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Dang that sucks. Good to know

[@chesterthompson6835]

I read a lot about Beavercraft either being decent or bad, not much middle ground unfortunately.

[@urmelausdemeis3495]

Sind Kirschen, Pfeil, Stubai und Henry Tailor völlig gleichwertig? Wenn Sie neu kaufen würden: hätten sie eine Marke die Sie präferieren?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

I would say pfeil!

[@urmelausdemeis3495]

@@AlecLaCasseArt Danke. Ihre Antwort hilft mir sehr

[@BRAVOBLUEZ]

You would get more vies if you stop TALKING about sculptures and start doing them...viewers dont want music & they dont want talking THEY, LIKE ME WANT TO SEE YOU DO MORE WOODWORKING AND LESS TALKING ABOUT IT.....forvthe love of god just do some AMSR, so we can see your REAL SKILLS 🙏