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   JLMCDANIEL | Jun 06, 2006 02:09am | #1

   You might want to check here http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/default.php?cPath=1_7

   Jack

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   gedaliahblum | Jun 06, 2006 08:38am | #2

   Is there any other place that sells 2 cherries for cheaper?

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   JLMCDANIEL | Jun 07, 2006 02:29am | #6

   I'm not sure. I have seen them listed on Ebay. You could do a search for "two cherries" and the other name that they list.

   Jack

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   desertmaster | Jun 09, 2006 07:23am | #14

   To your query about finding Two Cherries at a less expensive price:   I found  this brand at my local lumber supplier (Reel Lumber, Riverside, CA) at around half the price that the Woodworkers Supply catalog lists them.  You might try checking around at local carving suppliers.   WW Supply must have a heck or a mark-up on these chisels.     Gary

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   gedaliahblum | Jun 09, 2006 08:58am | #15

   First of all, that is great that you had made this descovery. I think that information like this should be offered in this "community".

   Does your local shop have any contact information so I can order directly from them?

   I think it is better to buy and support smaller shops then the online catalogues.

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   desertmaster | Jun 11, 2006 05:55am | #16

   No, they are not a mail-order business, just cabinet grade lumber and some carvind woods/supplies.

     Have you ever checked the carving tools under woodcarvingbiz.com ? He is a Canadian dealer who ships to the U.S., and carries Pfeil tools. I have ordered from him twice and found him reliable.  The listed prices are in Canadian dollars, so if you are in U.S., your price would be slightly less than listed price, depending on how the U.S. / Canadian dollar is valued on the day the order is placed.     Gary

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   mgumaer | Jun 06, 2006 04:12pm | #3

   I'm not a chip carver but with carving knives generally, my two favorites are: 1) Cape Forge (http://www.capeforge.com) and 2) Flexcut. Both seem to use thinner blades which have excellent durability.

   Matt

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   pzgren | Jun 06, 2006 07:13pm | #4

   You might take a look at the Pfeil/Swiss Made. I have a couple of their carving knives and several of their chisels/gouges. All very nice quality, come razor sharp, and hold an edge well.

   James

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   mgumaer | Jun 07, 2006 01:17am | #5

   I've had good luck with Pfeil's gouges/chisels but not such good luck with their carving knives. If you start with their knives and aren't entirely thrilled, don't give up on their gouges/chisels.Matt

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   Jimma | Jun 08, 2006 12:36am | #7

   Get the Pfeil chip carving knives from Woodraft or other sources on line. I like them, but they only offer a few types. I also use their carving chisels. I realy do not like the Flexcut chisels and will gladly sell mine.

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   Patto | Jun 08, 2006 03:11am | #8

   Jimma,

   I haven't seen anyone mention the Wayne Barton knives in this thread, They look good in the pictures but not available here that I have found. I have a couple of the Pfiel knives and would have to endorse your recommendation. Great steel and good value for money. I did wear a hole in my index finger doing my last piece on the slightly hard edge on the handle.

   This was probably because I spend most of my time in an office and lack appropriate callus these days.

   The one thing I have found is that polishing all of the blade that will enter the wood and minimising the change in angle between the ground taper of the blade and the honing bevel helps reduce the effort on deep cuts. I just use a piece of leather with honing compound for this.

   If you want to carve on the move with an economical folding knife, I would recommend having a look at 'Old Timer' which I understand is a US brand. These blades will tarnish, but the two minor blades on their mid size models are about the same thickness and proportion as many chip carving blades and hold an edge well The handle is also well proportioned for this purpose. I have done some nice bits in both cedar and oak with one of these when I spent lots of time in motel rooms a few years ago.

   David

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   Jimma | Jun 08, 2006 03:58am | #9

   I don't know anything about the Wayne Barton knives. A carver friend also make shis own carving knives, especially detail knives, and he is making one for me. He carves carousel horses.

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   mgumaer | Jun 08, 2006 02:13pm | #10

   Jimma, I'd trade you some Pfeil knives for Flexcut chisels if you're interested. I've got the Pfeil A, G, K and L as shown at the Woodcraft website. Paid 45 bucks for them.Matt

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   Jimma | Jun 08, 2006 06:22pm | #11

   The only Flexcut I have now is a Number 7 X 1 1/8 MLT, 10-inch long handle, and the only Pfeil chip knife I'd be interested in is an A. Since Woodcraft no longer carries the Flexcut line, I have no idea what the No. 7 is worth. It's only been used once to check out the cut, never sharpened (except by the factory). One website shows it at about $30.

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   JiminFla | Jun 08, 2006 11:25pm | #12

   I have used the Wayne Barton knives for several years and have been very pleased with them.  They offer two styles: a regular short-bladed knife and a stab knife.  I found that I use the regular one 99% of the time, but it's nice to have the stab knife around to create certain looks.

    

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   Jimma | Jun 08, 2006 11:48pm | #13

   Yeah -- I drooled over them the other day at Woodcraft in Orlando. (Where are you?) Instead of buying one, a friend has custom made one for me along the lines of one of the more pricier knives they have on display. I'll pick it up next week. I have a ton of the Pfeil carving knives, but every time I tackle a project I "need just one more".

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   Tony Z | Jun 11, 2006 09:43pm | #17

   I'd vote for Flexcut.  I have roughly a half dozen cip carving knives, comprised of 4 of the manufacturers named throughout this thread.  I've found Flexcut the most comfortable to use and also seem the easiest to maintain. 

   Buy one knife and try it (of whatever brand you choose).  If it is comfortable, pick up another, if it is not comfortable, go to a different brand.  You can't imagine what a difference ergonomics makes in chip carving.