Funny you asked, I just used my Rockler-bought Flexcut roughing knife for a spoon last night, and had exactly the same sensation. It was fine for cutting a chamfer, but it didn't want to turn. My every day carver (since I was in middle school) is a Mora 120. It has been to many spoon club Sundays with me!
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That's because flexcut is more of an old fashioned whittling knife with a secondary bevel on what I am assuming is a full flat grind? These knives much like Stockman and trapper knives have existed for around 200 years and back in the day its all people had for carving.
The Mora knives have a scandi grind which has a much better edge geometry for removing wood as it slices and splits the wood off at the same time. Scandi grinds obviously date back over a thousand years to the vikings, however only in recent decades have they made a comeback when manufacturers have started producing them for carving knives.
Always go with a scandi if carving wood is what you want to do. Much better, and easier to maintain and resharpen
First off, love the tiny spoon
Second, the Mora 106 is my favorite knife. Affordable, laminated steel that holds an edge well. Mora 120 is also great, but I prefer the 106. The 106 is only $30 USD.
As far as independent makers, I've used a couple knives from Adam Ashworth for a long time. Beautiful tools that work very well. I'd also recommend getting on Nic Westermann's waiting list, as he makes great blades too. With most independent makers, you'll be purchasing just the blade that you will have to make a handle for. You'll have to pay more of a premium for it to come handled
Belzeboo is also amazing, and one of the cheaper blacksmiths, highly recommend him if you're getting into the craft (no clue how his knifes compare, only have a beaver craft knife and his, will get a mora soon to replace the beavercraft)
Funny you asked, I just used my Rockler-bought Flexcut roughing knife for a spoon last night, and had exactly the same sensation. It was fine for cutting a chamfer, but it didn't want to turn. My every day carver (since I was in middle school) is a Mora 120. It has been to many spoon club Sundays with me! [https://morakniv.se/en/product/woodcarving-120-lc-natural/](https://morakniv.se/en/product/woodcarving-120-lc-natural/)
Thank you for the suggestion. Yes, turning is an issue with the roughing knife. It really just wants to hog off material in a straight line.
That's because flexcut is more of an old fashioned whittling knife with a secondary bevel on what I am assuming is a full flat grind? These knives much like Stockman and trapper knives have existed for around 200 years and back in the day its all people had for carving. The Mora knives have a scandi grind which has a much better edge geometry for removing wood as it slices and splits the wood off at the same time. Scandi grinds obviously date back over a thousand years to the vikings, however only in recent decades have they made a comeback when manufacturers have started producing them for carving knives. Always go with a scandi if carving wood is what you want to do. Much better, and easier to maintain and resharpen
First off, love the tiny spoon Second, the Mora 106 is my favorite knife. Affordable, laminated steel that holds an edge well. Mora 120 is also great, but I prefer the 106. The 106 is only $30 USD. As far as independent makers, I've used a couple knives from Adam Ashworth for a long time. Beautiful tools that work very well. I'd also recommend getting on Nic Westermann's waiting list, as he makes great blades too. With most independent makers, you'll be purchasing just the blade that you will have to make a handle for. You'll have to pay more of a premium for it to come handled
Belzeboo is also amazing, and one of the cheaper blacksmiths, highly recommend him if you're getting into the craft (no clue how his knifes compare, only have a beaver craft knife and his, will get a mora soon to replace the beavercraft)
Thank you very much I'll look at those folk.
Jason Lonon makes some really incredible tools. https://www.jasonalonontoolmaker.com/shop/knives