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Reddit mentions of FLEXCUT Whittlin' Jack, with 1-1/2 inch Detail Knife and 2 inch Roughing Knife, 3 oz, Walnut Inlay Handle, (JKN88)
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of FLEXCUT Whittlin' Jack, with 1-1/2 inch Detail Knife and 2 inch Roughing Knife, 3 oz, Walnut Inlay Handle, (JKN88). Here are the top ones.
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Jackknife with two whittling specific blades1 1-1/2 inch detail knife and 1 2 inch roughing knifeAt just over 4 inches long it fits nicely into your pocket or packRazor-sharp hard carbon steel blade is ready to use right out of the packageMade in the USA
Specs:
| Color | Brown |
| Height | 0.95 Inches |
| Length | 5.9 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | February 2020 |
| Size | Whittlin' Jack |
| Weight | 0.1875 Pounds |
| Width | 8 Inches |
I use a Flexcut folding knife with 2 blades. You'll also need a strop to keep it sharp. I have a piece of an old belt nailed to a chunk of wood that works great. You just rub some of this on it and draw the blade along it a few times. It's a small enough kit that I can take it anywhere (except on a plane!).
not mine, but it looks like a Flexcut Whittling Jack. Flexcut have a series of whittling pocket knives actually. I've had my eye on one for a long time now, but i just can't justify the cost as I have a few fixed blade carving knives. And they are more expensive in Norway (25% tax and international shipping).
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https://www.amazon.com/Flexcut-Whittlin-Detail-Roughing-Walnut/dp/B005V400AA/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2AEQO9CYNCYH9&keywords=flexcut+whittling+jack&qid=1570774888&sprefix=flexcut+wittling+%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-2
So I see lots of good suggestions so far.
For knives I like my Carving Jack from Flex cut but if I had to do it again I would get the cheaper Whittlin Jack It has a good blade like the carving jack and I just don't use the other tools to justify the extra cost. I also like the Flex cut chisels.
Others have pointed out Mora knives for another good deal
For carving chisels and gouges I like my Ashley Iles not the cheapest but worth it.
for handsaws I like the Japanese style saws
They are hard to beat for the price and quality.
Keeping all of the tools sharp could be entire other thread.
The DMT Dia-sharp plates are great in the course to extra-fine grades. I have the extra-extra fine and would recommend something like a 6000 or 8000 grit Shapton stone instead.