(Part 2) Top products from r/whittling

Welcome to the wonderful world of whittling!

So I would recommend some basic safety gear, if you don't have it. Nice rawhide or leather gloves will help your hands avoid nasty splinters and nicks, and at worst may prevent you from losing a finger. My pop lost a few fingers playing with his power equipment, so I can't recommend it enough!

Guide wise, I've heard a few. Now I'm posting amazon links for the sake of brevity, but you can find these books elsewhere :

• The Little Book of Whittling. I can't reccomend this book enough. I enjoyed it greatly, and it is quite affordable. I enjoy the sharpening section a lot, as the pointers it gives are pretty helpful.
  
  
• Old Time Whittling. I don't own this book, but I have heard good things from others.
  
  I do like the look of your new knives as well, especially the Opinel 7. Make sure to practice safety friend!

What’s a good beginners CHEAP knife? I’d be willing to pay a little extra for one of the folding pocket knife type.

What kind of knife do I need?

I have one of these: https://i.imgur.com/s5atxwt.jpg

This one looks affordable and is a folding one which would be nice to keep in my backpack to use whenever I want: [folding knife](Fury Nobility Raindrop Razor Edge Blade Folding Knife with Rose Pakka Handle, 2-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UBN96A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CjYTCbB9KAC4F)

Or do I need different types if knives so this one might be better: [multi folding knife](Old Timer 24OT Splinter Carvin’ Traditional Pocket Knife https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XRDZ61M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mlYTCb036P77Y)

Thanks for your help. This is something I’d wanted to do as long as I can remember.

If none of those work what would you buy for $15 and under?

I just started too, and I'm using this knife :

Imperial Schrade IMP16S Stockman Folding Pocket Knife https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037SNATU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_y1IdAbBD32DQ5

I love this knife, it's great, and inexpensive.

For easy cheap sharpening, you can start with something like this :

Lansky PS-MED01 BladeMedic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085PPSIQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_o5IdAb61TS3Z3

You'll want to invest in better tools if you decide to stick with it, but this is what I'm starting with even though I have other knives and sharpening stones and etc.

I would go with a flexcut detail knife like this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000ZRXO88/ref=pd_aw_sbs_201_of_25?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9JT9AN5VJBMK3CA5NQ41&th=1
They come pretty sharp, and actually the fact they come sharp and at the correct angle helped me learn to sharpen my pocket knife for whittling.

I’ve also got this one if you are looking for something that does more detail cutting. Its an awesome tool.

Flexcut Left-Handed Carvin' Jack, Folding Multi-Tool for Woodcarving, 4 1/4 inch Closed Length, 6 Blades Included (JKNL91) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BPB6UQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qkqODbPJJGNCX

You can order basswood in the UK. 4.50 with free shipping. I suppose it takes a while to get here though, according to the reviews.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Walnut-Hollow-Basswood-Whittlers-Piece/dp/B0018N9Z72/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462359802&sr=8-1&keywords=whittling+wood

The whetstone was 25$, the chip knife was 20$, and the set of carving tools was only 15$.

EDIT: Amazon Links:

https://www.amazon.com/Flexcut-KN15-Chip-Carving-Knife/dp/B001NI6LJ

https://www.amazon.com/Fallkniven-Diamond-Ceramic-Whetstone-Sharpening/dp/B003BUV226/ref=pd_bxgy_79_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003BUV226&pd_rd_r=589A5K5TZA7F93T9TCM9&pd_rd_w=dTInI&pd_rd_wg=Av0xb&psc=1&refRID=589A5K5TZA7F93T9TCM9

https://www.amazon.com/Carving-Chisels-XUANLAN-Beginners-Pottery/dp/B06XCCGWZ7/ref=sr_1_6?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1497213735&sr=1-6&keywords=Wood+carving+tool+kits+12

The rest of the things I bought at my local hardware store

Flexcut Right-Handed Carvin' Jack, Folding Multi-Tool for Woodcarving, 4 1/4 inch Closed Length, 6 Blades Included (JKN91) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZUBDV0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ApLRDbCRCAX6V

I had a mini utility knife attached to my key ring.

https://www.amazon.com/Sheffield-12116-Lock-Back-Utility-Knife/dp/B001DZPY8Y/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1526329768&sr=8-7&keywords=mini+utility+blades&dpID=31iTSV-LNYL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

put that a thumb guard and a few spare blades in a small box(like a mint tin) that fits in my pocket.

Hey man, is [this] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Starter-Guide-Whittling-Projects/dp/1565238427/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499031296&sr=8-1&keywords=little+book+of+whittling) the same book but a different edition. It's getting late here and my brain is rather tired so I thought I'd ask to double check.