Schrade Old Timer Splinter Carving Tool

I knew what I was getting into, you only get what you pay for , however I didn't want to blow 100 pounds plus on the Flexcut equivalent. It came very blunt and took lots of work to get it half decent. Now it's reasonable sharp it's great for Basswood or Green Silver Birch carving. I love the old school look and am pleased I got it.

Well made East to keep I your pocket as well as usefully in the workshop.

Very good

Knife should not have passed quality control inspection. Handle was badly finished. Blades needed sharpening, which is fine, but one of them needed a lot of work. I don’t have a problem because of the price but the overall impression was one of lack of quality control. Hard for Heinnie as packaging does not allow for inspection at this end. Schrade Old Timer is just a name from the past. This product is made in China.

Knife should not have passed quality control inspection. Handle was badly finished. Blades needed sharpening, which is fine, but one of them needed a lot of work. I don’t have a problem because of the price but the overall impression was one of lack of quality control. Hard for Heinnie as packaging does not allow for inspection at this end. Schrade Old Timer is just a name from the past. This product is made in China.

A versatile set of tools for whittling & carving needs. I really wanted something UK carry friendly (no locking blade) that could reasonably be used to carve, make a spoon, etc and didn't cost too much for me to carry and let others use. This fits that set of requirements admirably. The general fit and finish is also very good for the price, with one key exception: Some of the tools (the flat chisel, the main knife and most severely the round gouge) sit too high up in the body in the closed position, meaning small portions of the sharp surfaces are actually exposed and posing a hazard to hands if not handled carefully. In my mind this is not really acceptable in a pocket tool. There is plenty of space for the tools to sit lower in the body but the mechanism keeps them too high. I don't know if this is a fault with the specific one I was sent, or intrinsic to the design of this model - I intend to message the usually excellent HH customer services to find out.

Wasn't to sure when I ordered it but now it's arrived and I've had a play I'm over the moon feels comfortable in the hands Great for adding detail to your work

great tool but keep a sharpener handy as blade edges dull fast.

If you are like me, and not impressed by brand names, then you are in for a treat. This is not high tensile steel. But it's strong enough to whittle any piece of wood you throw at it. this knife is perfect for EDC and enjoying a hobby that will use every blade in the set. This is not for professional whittlers, but then I see many have made the purchase and lauded its value. For the price of a few beers, you will have an awesome tool that will bring many years of pleasure.