I have around 4 of those knifes, OTC , OCC, 1 is around 3 1/4 inch long , a bit scarry for how sharp it is but its the fastest knife ive found for roughing out the carving. I have to say i love it. Because of the lenght you can use it for laying out your rough out it reaches all the way across the wood plus the handle is bigger you get a lot of leverage with it. Great knives. On the sanding marks on the blade it takes about 3 months strouping them to get all the marks off. That wasnt trying to polish the whole blade just keeping it sharp. Thanks for the video nice work
Hi Mark. When sharpening to an ultra fine apex the edge is weak, so raising the spine just a little after stropping the blade flat will put a micro bevel at the cutting edge and thicken/strengthen to avoid rolling/chipping. The chipping of a fresh edge used to happen to me a lot. the micro really helps. ATB.
@@markdmaker3173 You're welcome Mark. Funnily enough I've just been honing my OCCT 1.3/8". I honed on 1,200 diamond to a small burr on both sides, then de burred on strop of Autosol steel polish to a very keen edge, then just raised the spine half the thickness of the spine both sides. About 5 to 10 firm strokes should do it. When maintenance stropping, I find the edge by moving the edge along the strop (the wrong way) til it digs into the leather slightly and use that as the bevel to strop on. ATB. Go to 42.40 on vid link. ua-cam.com/video/z2yBKg_ooSM/v-deo.html I got this tip from John Overby.
Something about watching someone carve and just listening to the sound of the blade cutting through the wood. As for cutting one side of the leg out, I always use a gouge, seems to work well. Is kind of fun to carve just using a knife, especially smaller carvings and when you are out with time to kill and need something to do, not having to have a bunch of tools.
Great site..In looking for 3d patterns to cut and carve, where do you search and what description do you use, from dogs, bears,horses western figures. Hard time finding such items. Buying a book might have 3d patterns or even explaining how to cut out.
I have a project at school, where I’m attempting to carve a dog, but we only had oak and I noticed it was quite difficult to work with. I was wondering which type of wood you’re using? Are all wood types compatible with woodcarving or are some of them too hard to work with?
Thank you for your comment, great question. I use basswood four most carving projects. Bassword is considered a hardwood but is easy to carve because of the lack of grain. Oak is very hard to carve. I have carved many things from Sugar Pine, is a nice wood to carve and it’s inexpensive.
Carving should go slow, just with a knife. Enjoying the hobby much longer then getting quick with saws and gouge. Enjoy the carving time and go slow ;)
@@markdmaker3173 bull terrier Mark. Omg theres a massive difference. It would have to be 1.12 scale if you dont mind. You are amazing and I have learned so much from you. Thank you very much.
I have around 4 of those knifes, OTC , OCC, 1 is around 3 1/4 inch long , a bit scarry for how sharp it is but its the fastest knife ive found for roughing out the carving. I have to say i love it. Because of the lenght you can use it for laying out your rough out it reaches all the way across the wood plus the handle is bigger you get a lot of leverage with it. Great knives. On the sanding marks on the blade it takes about 3 months strouping them to get all the marks off. That wasnt trying to polish the whole blade just keeping it sharp. Thanks for the video nice work
You’re exactly right, takes wild to get all these sanding marks out but a wonderful knife. One of my favorites.
Love your videos! So easy follow and understand!! Plus great tips about knives and tools along the way!!
Thank you very much, I appreciate that.
Hi Mark. When sharpening to an ultra fine apex the edge is weak, so raising the spine just a little after stropping the blade flat will put a micro bevel at the cutting edge and thicken/strengthen to avoid rolling/chipping. The chipping of a fresh edge used to happen to me a lot. the micro really helps. ATB.
Thanks I really appreciate the info. I’ll try it immediately.👍🏻
@@markdmaker3173 You're welcome Mark. Funnily enough I've just been honing my OCCT 1.3/8". I honed on 1,200 diamond to a small burr on both sides, then de burred on strop of Autosol steel polish to a very keen edge, then just raised the spine half the thickness of the spine both sides. About 5 to 10 firm strokes should do it. When maintenance stropping, I find the edge by moving the edge along the strop (the wrong way) til it digs into the leather slightly and use that as the bevel to strop on. ATB. Go to 42.40 on vid link. ua-cam.com/video/z2yBKg_ooSM/v-deo.html I got this tip from John Overby.
Something about watching someone carve and just listening to the sound of the blade cutting through the wood. As for cutting one side of the leg out, I always use a gouge, seems to work well. Is kind of fun to carve just using a knife, especially smaller carvings and when you are out with time to kill and need something to do, not having to have a bunch of tools.
We’re on the same page brother. I love watching other carvers and listening to the sound of the blade going through the wood. Very therapeutic.
Great site..In looking for 3d patterns to cut and carve, where do you search and what description do you use, from dogs, bears,horses western figures. Hard time finding such items. Buying a book might have 3d patterns or even explaining how to cut out.
Hi mate I have been power carving for a few months now. But just brought one of his books to learn the knives... Happy carving
He’s got some great books that are step-by-step. That’s how I got my start. Good luck my friend.
@@markdmaker3173 you make it look very easy and very relaxing to watch keep up the good work brother
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Perhaps an dremel type power tool would be useful
I love your hound dog! It's way cool! Do you by chance sell a rough out for those of us who don't have a saw? Thanks!
Thank you so much I appreciate your comment. I am preparing to open an Etsy shop soon. You got me thinking.
@@markdmaker3173 I would definitely be interested in the hound dog and perhaps other projects you have vids on as well! Keep on thinking! LOL
I ask a long time ago what kind of blade to get and I am so glad I followed your advise. Thank you sir.
I am so glad that I could help. I hope you find great pleasure in carving. I know I have.
I have a project at school, where I’m attempting to carve a dog, but we only had oak and I noticed it was quite difficult to work with. I was wondering which type of wood you’re using? Are all wood types compatible with woodcarving or are some of them too hard to work with?
Thank you for your comment, great question. I use basswood four most carving projects. Bassword is considered a hardwood but is easy to carve because of the lack of grain. Oak is very hard to carve. I have carved many things from Sugar Pine, is a nice wood to carve and it’s inexpensive.
@@markdmaker3173 Thank you :)
Carving should go slow, just with a knife. Enjoying the hobby much longer then getting quick with saws and gouge. Enjoy the carving time and go slow ;)
A escalating saw or tool might work
I have searched the internet for someone to carve and english bull terrier. Pls could you consider doing one?
Thanks for your comment. I will check and see if I can find a pattern for an English bulldog, if not I will make a pattern for it.
@@markdmaker3173 bull terrier Mark. Omg theres a massive difference. It would have to be 1.12 scale if you dont mind. You are amazing and I have learned so much from you. Thank you very much.
Where can I get pattern for dog?
Thanks for your question. It’s from the Tom Wolf book “gone to the dogs“