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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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GALLERY ~ DRESSED UP Carving Projects

This Gallery is a presentation of recent carvings of Favorite Carving Projects in their Dressed Up coloration. “A picture is worth a thousand words,” as the old saying goes and this Gallery will be without words other that these six subjects have been carved several times over the years reminiscent of favorite subjects carved in […]

NAKED and DRESSED UP Carving Projects

The two photos above are presented for comparative study with the goal to “see to study and study to see.” A carved project that does not have any finish on it can be considered a “Naked” carving while a carved project that has received a finish of monochrome (one color) or polychrome (multiple colors) can […]

OTHER KNIFE REPAIR

“Other Knives” is a term coined by the Wood Bee Carver to name the carving knives made for personal use. In 2020 several of these knives were made for carving miniatures that required smaller blades. Salvaged blades from old pocket knives were used in the process of inserting a wire in the tang hole of […]

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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!