The Wonderous Whittler

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There is something special about the Whittler pattern. And this old Schrade Walden #804 ( Old #4) is no exception. How many of you have an example of this pattern. Show us you whittler

The detailed craftsmanship

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Mark Side

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Pile Side

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Wow, that is spectacular! I am absolutely floored by that attention to detail...the details are usually what draw me towards a knife and that one has it all! That groove in the liner...I'd buy that knife for that detail alone! Not to mention the sunk joints, grooved bolster...and that bone! You have a winner there on all accounts!
 
I have exactly one whittler, a Queen SFO in 2nd cut stag and D2 from a few years ago. For size comparison it is alongside a GEC conductor. Wonderful pattern and this one really struck a chord with me when I saw it.

Will

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Wow, that is spectacular! I am absolutely floored by that attention to detail...the details are usually what draw me towards a knife and that one has it all! That groove in the liner...I'd buy that knife for that detail alone! Not to mention the sunk joints, grooved bolster...and that bone! You have a winner there on all accounts!

I agree. That is one fine specimen. Those old dudes sure knew how to do their jigging and fitting didn't they?

Will
 
Prickle Ickle!


Er, mighty fine knife you have there. I am just a lit-tle distracted by the background. ;)

Gevonovich said:

Am I understanding this picture correctly, ie, does the vee cutout allow for just that much more length on the main blade?

Also, as best you can tell, is the "easy-open" crescent for the coping blade original? (I'm guessing, "yes.")

Any chance we can see the blades open? I'd like to see both clip blades, especially. At least, it looks like one of the secondaries is also a clip?

(I know, I know-- all these questions! Yours is a beautiful knife, however, and I'd love to know more.)

This is my first (and only) whittler, chosen in no small part because of my interest in how the three blades and their springs all fit (and work) together. This seemed a good place to start:

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The nail nicks against the blade angles (including the swedge) look downright cool:

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~ P.
 
That's a stunner :thumbup: Lately I'm really appreciating the quality of craftsmanship that went into some of these old knives, and this is a great example. Your's too Glenn!!
 
Sarah
To answer you questions I will post some pictures as you requested

Your questions below:

Am I understanding this picture correctly, ie, does the vee cutout allow for just that much more length on the main blade?

This one should be answered by someone more knowledgeable than myself.

Also, as best you can tell, is the "easy-open" crescent for the coping blade original? (I'm guessing, "yes.")

Yes your right.

Any chance we can see the blades open? I'd like to see both clip blades, especially. At least, it looks like one of the secondaries is also a clip?

Pictures to follow:

Some wonderful examples guys and gals...keep them coming!

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What a beauty. Where do you keep finding these treasures? I'm jealous.
Heck, I'm jealous of that tree stump, I have the feeling it met more old knives than I ever will ;)


Very interesting, I've never seen that before. Mostly the very thick tang is ground down to a normal thickness instead of using 'whatever you call it'... spacers?

PS: Who is this Laura? Is it Sarah's second name? Or has she been lying to us all this time? Intriguing :D
 
Heck, I'm jealous of that tree stump, I have the feeling it met more old knives than I ever will ;)

Very interesting, I've never seen that before. Mostly the very thick tang is ground down to a normal thickness instead of using 'whatever you call it'... spacers?

PS: Who is this Laura? Is it Sarah's second name? Or has she been lying to us all this time? Intriguing :D

Thanks for correcting me,sturzi I apologize Sarah...I knew that ...I corrected it. I plead stress and old age.

The tree stump bit gave me a good laugh...thanks
 
The Schrade 804 is a great knife! It has substantial heft; you can get a good grip and work with it! Nice example!!
I have a couple, and have often wondered about that notch in the filler piece, but never got a satisfactory answer.
Here are a few lighter whittlers, Empires - some pretty old!
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ill bite, from a mechanical standpoint, the whittler is my absolute favorite design. Imagine how hard it is to nail properly, and have correct spring tension and no play in the blades with a distal taper...

Sorry about the crappy pictures but there's NO such thing as a sun in washington state!
The Mechanics:
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the blade
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the construction
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It's mutual, Gevonovich! Thank you too!

Great closeups, shrapne1!

Thank you!
I think Mr. Erickson once did a WIP showing what it takes to make a split spring whittler. Its quite a challenge and everything has to be just perfect.
 
Incredible knives shown here folks, Charlie and Gevonovich-outstanding examples!

Heres my Case Wedged Sprung Whittler.......

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