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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

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

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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KNIFE MODIFICATION ~ Redux

From time to time there comes an inner creative urge to the Wood Bee Carver to tinker again with making Other Knives for personal use utilizing rescued pocket knife blades. The process includes reshaping the blades into experimental shapes to enhance the Whittle-Carving experience as well as shaping the handles. Here is the latest results […]

3 CLOWNS

The three clowns of this carving project are a repeat performance of previously carved clowns of similar appearance. Each is carved from a six inch tall by an inch and half square block of basswood and finished with artist oil paint thinned with boiled linseed oil. Two of the clowns are based upon a similar […]

GRAY BEARD PIRATE

The visual image of this carved pirate has been carved several times as a red beard or black beard pirate. It only stands to reason in the imaginary world of pirate myth that there surely were old pirates who had weathered the seas of ancient history. Such is the reason for carving another […]

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Comment by Howard P Reynolds on July 4, 2013 at 14:14: Found this in Main Street Mercantile (45 Main St.), Bradford last weekend. Tag says it's rare, but I don't collect this pattern. They wanted $100. for it.

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on June 2, 2013 at 17:07: Believe it or not, pearl is a very traditional handle material for Whittlers. I knew several guys back in the "old days" that used to carry and USE peal handled Whittlers!

A story? How about a Whittler handle material story from Bernard Levine?

"Whittler Handle Materials -

Handle material on Whittlers runs the gamut. Wood, often Ebony seems to be standard on Whittlers in the 19th century. Ivory and smooth white bone is also common on 19th century Whittlers. Green Cow Horn was also a popular early handle material. And aluminum was used by a few firms such as Holly. Pearl has always been a favorite handle material for Whittlers in the 19th century. Even very cheap imported turn of the century Whittlers had pearl handles. Pearl also shared the spotlight with Tortoise Shell. Stag was also used, but much less often than pearl. As pearl got more expensive in the 20th century fewer Whittlers were seen with it."

Comment by Paul Work on June 2, 2013 at 15:59: I need a Seahorse, but not one that fancy.

Comment by J.J. Smith III on June 2, 2013 at 14:21: nice lookin seahorse, craig.

Comment by Ron Cooper on June 2, 2013 at 3:03: Sweet Mother of Gawd! Mister Henry! You can't just dangle the pearl handled slice of Heaven without a story. Is this gonna be my Xmas present this year? I have a birthday coming up next month. Perhaps it's my birthday present, huh?

C'mon, man! You've got some 'splaining to do! Wassup with the Seahorse? You're a Stockman man, so out with the story!

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on June 2, 2013 at 2:06

Comment by J.J. Smith III on October 23, 2012 at 15:28: Perfect sense, Ron. I (as most everyone knows) love using my seahorse.

I just got Josh's Traveling Maverick today. It's based on the same congress frame. Haven't got to use it yet but the back is lacking the "Hump" that's inherent on a seahorse. It's not uncomfortable in hand though. I'm really impressed with the handles, as they are nicely rounded.

After having this one in hand, I might have to scrounge some cash for the courthouse version, after the iKC Geppettos come in.

Ivars mentioned 2 other knives, the Flexcut whittlin jack (Ivars has a discussion within the group) and the "Oar" carvers, which are modified knives made by Queen I believe.

There's another option, that you might try, Ron. One of my favorite "Pit Carvers" is one that I modified from a Rough Rider.

Comment by Ron Cooper on October 23, 2012 at 14:20: J.J.,

I've read some of those same comments about the Courthouse being a favorite user. Like I just commented to Ivars, I think my primary concern is how it feels in your hand? A Seahorse feels very natural and very comfortable in my hand. A Courthouse is an entirely different physical configuration. I believe that's what prompted my question. It just looks like it might not be as comfortable as the Seahorse? I think that's what I'm trying to find out.

Am I making any sense here?

Comment by Ron Cooper on October 23, 2012 at 14:08: Ivars,

Thanks! I really appreciate your comment. I'm just a novice when it comes to carving or whittling and had never heard of a Flexcut Whittlin' Jack before. I just Googled it. Looks interesting, but like J.J. mentioned in his comment, I have also heard some very positive remarks about the Courthouse Whittlers.

About the only whittler I have any actual experience with is my Case Seahorse, and I really enjoy working with it. I suspect that any decent steel that has been sharpened to a point will cut some wood. My concern, and I think what prompted my initial question, is how does a Courthouse Whittler feel in your hand? I 'spose I'll just have to buy one and find out for myself?

Comment by J.J. Smith III on October 23, 2012 at 8:18: Ron, I don't have one, but I like the blade configureation on them. Any whittler that has a wharnie, coping and pin should be good to whittle with. Can't speak to the troubles that Ivars has though. I'm sure tha GE could and would correct a problem...

I've, read on other forums, where the Courthouse is a favorite user.

Me, I'm still waiting on the iKC Geppetto, which I plan on using.