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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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KnifeMaker Comment by Ken Erickson on April 29, 2011 at 8:28: Thanks for the kind comments guys! I have not done a seahorse for a while. My first whittler was one, not sure if I can dig up a photo or not. I use a lot of ATS-34, CPM154cm and D2 on whittlers. Here is a a picture of a lockback whittler done in ivory. This is similar to the Case/Bose but with wharncliffe master instead of a clip.

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on April 29, 2011 at 7:48: Ken, I really like your knives. What blade steel do you use?

Comment by J.J. Smith III on April 28, 2011 at 23:42: Hey Ken, you wouldn't have a rendition of a seahorse, would you?

Comment by Allen Goodman on April 28, 2011 at 22:47: Thanks Mr. Ken Erickson ! ...thanks to you, I now have to replace my keyboard & monitor from all of the excessive drool to the very sweeeet lookin' Whittler pic you have posted here sir !!! ; )

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KnifeMaker Comment by Ken Erickson on April 28, 2011 at 17:25: Cool group! Whittlers are for some the holy grail of slipjoint collecting. For me as a maker I love the challenge of making one. Here is my rendition of a Case #83 pattern in my dyed and jigged bone.

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on April 17, 2011 at 13:00: JJ, The seahorse cleaned a few fish but I had around 30 to clean so I switched to a knife more suited for the job. The fish I cleaned with it came out just fine.

Comment by J.J. Smith III on April 17, 2011 at 1:06: The secondaries are great for smaller items, but the wharncliffe is built to handle almost anything. (Appearantly, not fish though.)

Comment by J.J. Smith III on April 17, 2011 at 0:38: I take it, then, that it gets a big thumbs up?

Never thought about cleaning fish with one though, but I'll bet it'll do you a great job on the walking sticks.

If you get around to carving some canes, give me a holler...

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on April 16, 2011 at 20:49: I was asked to write a review for a seahorse whittler so I'll give it my best try. I have never owned a seahorse whittler or any wharncliffe blade in my life. I always bought blades relating to outdoor activities.

The case seahorse whittler that I purchased came with stag scales, not the quality of the 60s and 70s, but still very nice stag. The knife came with razor sharp blades, they're thin and adapted to precision cutting.

The knife arrived just in time for a planned camping and fishing trip with my two grandaughters, alot of my good friends and their children. So I figured I'd give this new knife a try on this trip.

On a camping trip like this, there is need for a small pocket knife; opening packages, food preparation, cutting fish lines and so forth. The knife passed all the tests and everyone that saw it fell in love with it.

It's only drawback was when it was time to clean fish. It's not very well suited for this task. I cleaned a few with it so it will get you out a bind if it's the only knife you have with you.

I make walking staffs for fun and as gifts for friends and family. I'm starting to make more and may start selling them and I thought it would be a good idea to carve something into them, like a face or different designs and patterns. It has worked great so far. It carves like a dream. I would encourage anyone wanting to try a new knife pattern to give this one a try. You will be very glad you did!