Relatively cheap Grafting knife

[Poink88]

I have been using this chip carving knife for a while and decided to share to those who may be looking for one.

I find this works really great...sturdy, good control, good design, sharp, holds an edge well, and doesn't break the bank.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331188829896?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

 

[thumblessprimate1]

Thank you! I might purchase one of these.

 

[jeanluc83]

Thanks I never thought of that. I do some whittling from time to time so I have a couple of knives that I have kept very sharp.

I purchased mine from woodcraft when there was a store locally. They are good quality and won’t break the bank.

Knives and Utility Blades

 

[garywood]

I have been using this chip carving knife for a while and decided to share to those who may be looking for one.

I find this works really great...sturdy, good control, good design, sharp, holds an edge well, and doesn't break the bank.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331188829896?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Single bevel?

 

[Poink88]

Single bevel?

This is a perfect V wedge. Bevel is from edge to back...you can call it double. For me it is much simpler and perfect for both left and right hand application. Push or pull cut style, doesn't matter.

 

[Lazylightningny]

Very cool. Any ideas on a good jinning blade?

 

[Poink88]

Thanks I never thought of that. I do some whittling from time to time so I have a couple of knives that I have kept very sharp.

I purchased mine from woodcraft when there was a store locally. They are good quality and won’t break the bank.

Knives and Utility Blades

As garywood posted...different makers may make them differently so I cannot say the same is true for other makers.

Please check the bevel. I think Pfeil (great brand) does the same style. Flexcut does not.

 

[Poink88]

Very cool. Any ideas on a good jinning blade?

I use any dull knife. Reason being, I do not want it to cut through the wood...just down to the cambium.

I like using pliers or even my cutters after.

Flexcut have a nice mini draw knife I like.
http://www.amazon.com/Flexcut-Mini-...4KC2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1398786931&sr=8-4

 

[KennedyMarx]

What kind of advantage does a grafting knife have over an exacto knife or box cutter with a fresh blade?

 

[Poink88]

What kind of advantage does a grafting knife have over an exacto knife or box cutter with a fresh blade?

Sturdier & the bevel issue. You do not want something that easily breaks, or wobbles when you try to change angle (you need full control). Bevel is a biggie that you have to learn to properly adjust to. If you can, that is great.

EDIT: Note that bevel will influence your cut (will make it push the cut to one direction--inward or out, depending on where the bevel is)...again goes back to control.

To be honest, I use exacto knife to prep my scion.