Exactly what I was looking for -- a reasonably priced folding, multi-blade carving set for fun and for small tasks. Blades and construction are excellent, they stand up to Schrade and Old Timer standards, but a folding knife will never have the same function as a high-grade carving tool and this should not be thought of as one.
Pro: 1) The price is terrific. Kind of surprising.
2) The blades are all solid, carbon- or tool-grade steel, and come very sharp! Note the polished bevel on each blade. Not like other factory sharpenings I've seen, this one you'll need to be careful with right out of the box.
3) Straight blade is a solid, workable carver. Good shape and thickness.
4) Other blades also solid, and fun to try out. They are of varying degrees of usefulness, but allow some unusual side angles (probably so it can be folded safely).
5) In terms of design I think this is a better tool than the only other competitor I've seen, at roughly 10 times the cost, but to be fair, I've never held that one. The angle of the blade on the competitor is not comfortable to me (I have the fixed-blade version, which I think works well for chip carving but not forms and shapes).
Drawbacks: The handle is wide and the blades do not lock (both are a necessary compromise in the design for what it is).
Do NOT think of this as a primary or even a high-grade carving tool. For that, you should have dedicated blades and handles for each purpose, or
possibly one of the traditional slimmer pocket knives -- but choosing one of those over the Splinter Carvin' tool is only a matter of preference.
Advice for Beginning Carvers, or Gifts for Them: For beginners who want to start whittling, this will work fine (be careful of your fingers -- it is SHARP!) but for smaller hands as in youngsters or such as mine, I'd recommend you start with any other pocket or fixed knife that is comfortable in the hand, or that you just like. But even then, if you don't mind the width, if you like the idea and the looks of this one, then why not? The straight blade is the right shape and thickness and I believe it is high-carbon, or tool-grade steel (check the description).
I have been looking for years for a portable little folding knife with gouge or veiner heads, partly just for fun and interest, and at a reasonable price, since I won't be carving masterpieces with it. This is the thing!
| Color | Multi |
|---|---|
| Material | Synthetic |
| Brand | Old Timer |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
| Item Weight | 59 Grams |
| Included Components | Knife |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 10.63 x 4.21 x 1.06 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.18 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
| Brand Name | Old Timer |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime, https://www.btibrands.com/limited-lifetime-warranty/ |
| Model Name | 24OT Splinter Carvin' |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | BTI Tools |
| Part Number | 24OT |
| Style | 24OT Splinter Carvin' (Box) |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport Type | Hunting, Tactical & Military |
| Handle Material | Wood |
