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For those who like to carv/whittle something. We will talk about all knife types for whittling, about types of wood and types of whittling.

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Whittlins

Started by J.J. Smith III. Last reply by Kenneth W. Hill Nov 30, 2020. 53 Replies 7 Likes

If you enjoy whittlin and carving, why not show some of your work. Post your pics here...Continue

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Next whittling knife.

Started by John Bamford. Last reply by Lewis E.Ward Jul 9, 2020. 9 Replies 3 Likes

Although I am tempted by the latest GEC folder for my new whittling knife, it certainly is a great looking knife, I want to try a fixed blade for a change.I have narrowed my choice down to three,…Continue

whittlers,large grip.

Started by richard m bissell III. Last reply by richard m bissell III Sep 27, 2019. 2 Replies 2 Likes

If you have the hand for them, there are sunfish size, whittler pattern knives out there which are new made and carry the brand names Winchester and Kabar.// They can be a bit pricey however they…Continue

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Oar Carving Knife / Single Locker (modified Queen Cutlery 41-L, Copperhead)

Started by J.J. Smith III. Last reply by Tom Peterson Dec 20, 2018. 35 Replies 4 Likes

Kaylin and I went to the Charlotte Woodcarvers Club, annual show, this past weekend, and I was fortunate to see Robert Stadtlander, from Stadtlander Woodcarvings. I was hoping to find an…Continue

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EYEBALL A CARVED HEAD/FACE STUDY

“EYEBALL” is a term that implies taking a close look, an “eye to eye” look to see more than what at first appears as there is always something more that meets the eye. A carving exercise the Wood Bee Carver used when he taught carving classes was to carve a ball out of a square […]

CARVE A STUDY STICK

Among the many ways to learn to carve, perhaps the best way is in doing the carving process for one’s self. At first it may be slow and tedious even challenging at times, but in the end the best and lasting lessons come in the doing. Of course, it is helpful to take classes in […]

WOOD BEE CARVER ~ Sign

The WOOD BEE CARVER Sign is Whittle-Carved in two pieces of basswood with the base measuring five inches by an inch and a half by half inch thick and the figure measures two and a half inch tall by an inch square. The base received incised carved letters “WOOD BEE CARVER” AND “MERTZ” and a […]

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Comment by Michael Squier on February 16, 2015 at 9:25: when you reshape a blade do you just grind it on a grimder, cooling it in water or is there a abetter way? im thinking of picking up an Opinel and shaping it for myself.

Comment by Michael Squier on February 16, 2015 at 9:23: so I tryed to find a Seahorse at a gun show I went to but no luck. much high praise for the knife thouh from a knife maker that has one of his own. I will keep looking.

2021 Calendar Comment by J.J. Smith III on February 11, 2015 at 16:48: I'd hope someone brings one of the Kiwis to Dalton, Jan. I'd like to see one up close.

2021 Calendar Comment by J.J. Smith III on February 10, 2015 at 1:04: That Spyderco looks cool, Jan. Hadn't seen one till now.

Another add on to my list...

Comment by Michael Squier on February 9, 2015 at 20:32: I like the traditional look of that Case Seahose, might have to find one of those at the next gun show ( this weekend). Jan that Spyderco looks cool, if i pulled that out of my pocket I better carve something really slick.

Comment by Jan Carter on February 9, 2015 at 20:19: JJ,

I have been looking at this one, what do you think? Spyderco Kiwi3

2021 Calendar Comment by J.J. Smith III on February 9, 2015 at 18:14: Welcome aboard, Michael.

Don't use a pukko, but am a big fan of the CASE seahorse whittler.

Comment by Michael Squier on February 9, 2015 at 17:32: hi guys, just joined this group. Do any of you use puukkko type knives for carving? I know its been discused before, but who gets tired of talking about knives, is there a decent made in USA affordable wharncliff folder available? thanks for the input.

2021 Calendar Comment by J.J. Smith III on January 12, 2015 at 13:08: Fire yes, Steve, but the boss makes me whittle outside. My temp range is generally between 50 & 90 degrees. I'd say from March to November, round here.