I think it would have to be plain edge for it to sell. That would get me on board in a hurry.
dbcad wrote:Change is the only constant...
...Quite enjoyable and satifsying to have the number of knives decrease but the sharpness of the edges increase. The eternal quest for least resistance;)
In my opinion, a good whittling knife needs a handle large enough to get at least a solid three finger grip on, and four is better. The Ladybug and Manbug do not qualify for me. YMMV.
I don't believe in safe queens, only in pre-need replacements.
If either one of them (Man/Ladybug) come out in a wharnie version, I swear I will buy 3 of them. I've been wanting one ever since discovering the Ladybug. Truth be told though, the edge is already pretty straight as it is, so I'm not sure it would make THAT much difference in use apart from maybe a thicker tip, but I haven't had any issues with the tip of my Ladybug being too fragile. For me it's as much aesthetic as it is purposeful.
Sorry to kind of hijack your thread but what sprint runs or le variations have there been with the ladybug. I got my first one a month or so ago and love it.
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There's two kinds of whittling: serious carving where you'd want a larger handle, and fun, idling around whittling where it doesn't matter. I had a fine whittling session with a Byrd Finch one day. A FFG Ladybug sheepsfoot would be awesome. Great utility shape, too.
klug932000 wrote:Sorry to kind of hijack your thread but what sprint runs or le variations have there been with the ladybug. I got my first one a month or so ago and love it.
Jazz wrote:There's two kinds of whittling: serious carving where you'd want a larger handle, and fun, idling around whittling where it doesn't matter. I had a fine whittling session with a Byrd Finch one day. A FFG Ladybug sheepsfoot would be awesome. Great utility shape, too.
Even for idle "pick up a stick and make some shavings" whittling I prefer a three finger grip minimum. The Ladybug gives me two and a third.
I don't believe in safe queens, only in pre-need replacements.
yablanowitz wrote:Even for idle "pick up a stick and make some shavings" whittling I prefer a three finger grip minimum. The Ladybug gives me two and a third.
Have you got a wee fob on the end? Makes a world of difference in both grip and opening the little guys for me.