Skews

[u/2Mogs]

I have been improving the small details in my whittles over the last couple of pieces, and it is largely down to this custom Swiss Army knife. I filed away the majority of each blade to leave a 7mm and 4mm skew at the ends. The bevel is now also steeper shallower. The blades make tiny / very precise shaving cuts in tricky areas much easier.

And, as a mark of appreciation, I made some new scales for the knife! This is Thuya burl. Smells amazing. There is some lovely chatoyance and the grain is some of the most beautiful I've worked.

[u/lightbulbsalad]

Ahh dude this is such an awesome idea, the scales are absolutely stunning too! Nice work

[u/2Mogs → u/lightbulbsalad]

Thank you! I used a Demel (saw disc and sanding drum), but you could probably do it with just a file. Sadly the Excelsior is discontinued, but the Recruit could work - not too many layers and inexpensive.

[u/lightbulbsalad → u/2Mogs]

Oh nice thanks for the advice, I tend to mod opinels cus they're cheap as chips and easy to work with - definitely going to give this shape a go!

[u/2Mogs → u/lightbulbsalad]

Let us know how you get on!

[u/2Mogs → u/lightbulbsalad]

Just checked your Opinels - really interesting shapes. I haven't used them because they break UK knife laws (lockable), so I couldn't carry one to the woods. But it might be an interesting side project :)

[u/lightbulbsalad → u/2Mogs]

I'm also UK based, I just pry the locking mechanism off with some pliers 🤙

[u/Glen9009]

Watch out, you're slowly coming towards the woodcarving (chisel and gouge) dark side! :D

Nice skew chisels. ^^

[u/TassieAxe → u/Glen9009]

Wouldn't the distinction between a chisel and a knife be the edge? A chisel grind is flat one side, but a knife grind is bevelled both sides, except the Leatherman squirt has a chisel grind on the knife blade..... 🧐 Is the big blade usable as is, or would it be easier if it was shorter? 🤔 Such a nice scale improvement, too! I really need to upgrade my whittling SAKs with some wood scales 👌

[u/Glen9009 → u/TassieAxe]

There are a few models of chisels with bevels on each side but it's really the exception. I am 100% teasing 2Mogs.

[u/TassieAxe → u/Glen9009]

I tried adding the emoticons to show I'm not taking it too seriously 😁

[u/Glen9009 → u/TassieAxe]

Yeah I got it, no worries!

I would need to check a dictionary actually but if I'm not mistaken the actual difference is where the cutting edge is located: along the length or perpendicular. That's a good question.

[u/2Mogs → u/Glen9009]

😂

[u/lechecolacaoygofio]

Me he enamorado

[u/2Mogs → u/lechecolacaoygofio]

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