u/coldrubberpussy

Little fish for my second piece, need knife sharpening advice

I have a beaver craft knife that I got in a set with a hook knife and gouge. I also bought a leather strop and compound as I read before buying that I would need this. I have been using the strop but I think my knife isn't as sharp as it could be, definitely isn't shaving hairs off my arm.

I think that I'm just not stropping right and I don't live near somewhere to ask for in person advice to really understand how to do it. Is there a beginner friendly way for me to get my knife sharper?

Also I'm low-key super pumped with this little fish, it probably took my close to two hours which is another reason I think my knife isn't sharp enough haha

u/coldrubberpussy — 1 day ago

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Sorry if this isn’t exactly the right place.

I’m looking to buy some whittling tools to get more into the hobby but I’m not sure where to start. I was gifted a pocket whittling knife years ago and spent a good deal of time messing around with little projects but eventually I guess I just forgot about it. I have a lot of spare time on my hands now and want to pick it back up. If anyone has some recommendations for the right tools to buy I would be greatly appreciative.

Looking for something that I can use for the mean time and then upgrade/buy more tools later if I continue long term. I don’t want to get the cheapest thing on the market, something that could realistically stay in the collection of tools if I buy more later. I’m keen on making some spoons as well as other projects.

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u/coldrubberpussy — 2 months ago