J.J. Smith III

Ballentine, SC

United States

User/Collector

Profile Information:

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
From a friend.
Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
Yes
How long have you collected knives?
21- 25 years
Favorite Kind of Knives
Whittlers, especially CASE "Seahorse",
and the Great Eastern "Gippetto" Whittlers.
I also like other utilitarian frames and whatever appeals to me at the time.
Website
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Uncle-Wiskers...JJ.../158838957461863
About Me
Married, father of 2 girls.
Grandfather to 3.5 grandchildren.
Retired State employee.
Certified "Smart Aleck".

"acutis quae sunt acuti deditus"
Interests
Sitting on my front porch, carving "Peach Pits", smoking a good cigar and watching the world go by.

Check out my page, on Facebook @ "Uncle Wiskers Carved Pits".
Other Hobbies
PSB and Rail Scanning.
Backyard bird feeding and bird watching.

Comment Wall:


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Hey J.J. Welcome! Like those Seahorses. SC ain't too far from Bama where I am. Glad to have you.

    Apr 22, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Yeah, I'm still finding new things to do here myself. Feel free to poke and click. If I can help, we'll figure it out.

    Apr 22, 2009

  • Rusty R Halsey

    May I call you JJ? Thanks for the invite! You sure come up with some unusual, interesting & just plain good looking knives.

    Apr 28, 2009

  • Rusty R Halsey

    This sounds good! Normal can be boring, a little off center keeps us alert & looking forward to the future.

    Apr 28, 2009

  • Gary Kennedy

    Thanks I'm not as good as you are with my pictures maybe you could share what camera and how you set up yours looks great Gary

    Apr 28, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    J J
    Whatever you said seems to be working for the most part....about folks loading their pic. :)

    Apr 28, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Now you have me curious. What photo program do you use? I like how you did the beveled edge on it.

    Apr 29, 2009

  • Steve wells

    Thanks JJ

    Apr 29, 2009

  • Steve wells

    Thats the monkey I was talking about-great job

    Apr 29, 2009

  • Steve wells

    JJ if you sell the carvings I would like a copy of what you have.
    It been a long time since i have seen Peach Seed Carvings W O W

    Apr 29, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Two questions: What is a peach monkey and do you carve them? (that's only one of my questions)
    And, what is the app you loaded "Emote"? I really haven't had time to go poking deep in the applications yet.

    Apr 30, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Cool peach pits. I noticed them, I thought on your hat in one of your pics.
    On the map, yeah, I thought that was cool too. You see how many of us put our geo location, about 3%. Maybe once we are good and off the ground, we can strong arm folks into putting it on their page. You know our place is probably much more personal in terms of relating to each other than any other place I have seen online- in terms of knife places, anyway. Not everyone is comfortable with that.....yet :)

    Apr 30, 2009

  • Steve wells

    Thanks JJ
    Just trying to get all my knives on the page-hopeing a Russlock Collector may need the info. on the pics, and it is FUN

    Apr 30, 2009

  • Jeffery Pratt

    Yes I'm a Sharpfans member too. matt17saws
    You got a nice home page here.I like your picture album too.I need to do take pictures of my favorite knifes . I sell on E-bay too, just to support the habit !! LOL I love that collection of Seahorse whittlers you got.

    Apr 30, 2009

  • Doug Scearce

    JJ its takes more time than I thought to add knives this is my
    first time doing so, but there is a lot more coming! LOL

    May 6, 2009

  • Steve wells

    Hey JJ
    Still waiting for some prices on the peach seed monkeys

    May 6, 2009

  • rocky

    thanks

    May 6, 2009

  • Brady Townsend

    thanks

    May 6, 2009

  • Cam

    thanks for the welcome

    May 7, 2009

  • Adam Grandstaff

    Thank you.

    May 7, 2009

  • Alden Rowe

    Here is a video of why people like them and a link to their site.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ODwoWE8vco

    http://www.scrapyardknives.com/

    Its funny, I took a break from collecting knives but SYCO re sparked my interest.

    May 7, 2009

  • Zach Ratcliffe

    Thanks for the welcome. This seems like a really neat place. You got yourself an awesome profile going on. Take care...


    ---Zach

    May 7, 2009

  • Antonios Kekalos

    JJ,

    Thanks for the welcome. Looks like a nice place to hang out once I learn my way around. Did look at some of your pics earlier as I also like slip joints, old and new. I have about half a dozen Case knives, but for some reason I cannot and I mean literally, cannot sharpen them. Don't know what it is as they are the only ones I have trouble with. They're different models also. Strange. Toying with the idea of getting one of those "Chef's Pro" or something like that and give it a try. Boy, I'm getting wordy in my old age. Better stop for now. Thanks again for the welcome.
    Tony

    May 7, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    J J
    You are a good man..even if you serve road kill at your diner.
    Hey, I'm off and on- best I can. Thanks for all your support. Tell Luck there may be a new mayor in town real soon :)

    May 7, 2009

  • Randy B aka Skunk hunter

    Thanks. I hope folks caught the part about a def elephant, it was ment to be funny, as in I am clumsy and loud at times. BUT I do like knives and going to Mingo.

    May 9, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    I can't wait....knowing you, it is sure to be good!

    May 9, 2009

  • Jeff Lilja

    Hey, thanks for the hello. should be a lot of info and personal insights into a great hobby. Blessings to you and yours

    May 10, 2009

  • Jeff Lilja

    I didn't even see the "knifemakers club" , thank you. Just put in a request to become a member.

    May 10, 2009

  • Anthony (ChanceToFade)

    Thats a cool peach pit monkey, i never even knew there was such a hobby! Thats really cool, do you have more pictures of peach pits you widdled?

    May 10, 2009

  • Relly Carpio

    Thank you for the welcome sir. Glad to be here.

    May 11, 2009

  • Anthony (ChanceToFade)

    Those are pretty cool! Do you put a finish on them?

    May 11, 2009

  • Anthony (ChanceToFade)

    Wow, those are pretty cool. How long does each take to make?

    May 11, 2009

  • Anthony (ChanceToFade)

    Looks cool, I'm gonna try it next time I buy a dozen peaches!

    May 11, 2009

  • Sam Gilbert (KunaiKnight)

    very nice

    May 11, 2009

  • Anthony (ChanceToFade)

    Thanks for the link, I got a couple peaches the other day. If I carve one worth seeing, I'll show it to you!

    May 12, 2009

  • Anthony (ChanceToFade)

    Ok. I've have my share of bloodshed over these 10 years...

    I actually cut myself so deep with a razor blade it got embedded into the bone.

    May 12, 2009

  • Antonios Kekalos

    Are you kidding...we don't have any 5 star diners here that serve that kind of quality cuisine!

    May 12, 2009

  • Anthony (ChanceToFade)

    Thanks for the inspiration! The store was empty but they should have some big ones in soon

    May 13, 2009

  • Sohrab Sean Barfehi

    Thanks for the comment J.J., I cant wait to learn more about knives!

    May 13, 2009

  • Wayne Revis

    Came across a handmade ROW3 large pocket knife. 12 cm folded and 9 cm straight point blade, brass bolsters, and stag sides and very nice. Either Rowe with backwards E or Row3. Only marks on knife are 1988 and Row3. I can find nothing. If you have seen one please tell me where.

    May 13, 2009

  • Sohrab Sean Barfehi

    Yeah I've been reading up on some things, seems like I've learned so much just today. I cant wait to learn more!

    May 14, 2009

  • Anthony (ChanceToFade)

    When you start carving at the peach pit, do you remove the inner seed, or just leave it there?

    May 14, 2009

  • Anthony (ChanceToFade)

    Do you glue the two halves back together? I tried to look for a video tutorial or at least a picture tutorial but I couldn't find one...

    Cyanide...Yeah that stuff ain't good for ya

    May 14, 2009

  • Anthony (ChanceToFade)

    J.J. you should start a group or discussion on peach pit wittling seeing as your the king!

    May 14, 2009

  • Wayne Revis

    It is not a Fred Rowe knife. Dates and style do not match. Not Col Nick Rowe or Kenny Rowe. I remember being told the guy was in his eighties when he made this quality knife in 1988. Somewhere there was a master knife maker that has been missed.

    May 14, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    J J
    Started us a new group today and I hope you will join. It's called Vintage American Knives.
    Scott

    May 18, 2009

  • Ally Burnham

    Hey J J
    So I am working on a video for iKC and I was wondering if I could use your pictures of the old timer peanut? As a photographer I would never use it with out asking. Also wondering if Luke the drifter would like to be in it?
    Thanks
    Ally

    May 19, 2009

  • Greg Vangsness

    Thanks for taking the interest J.J. The mods are not major, more to do with the shaping of the large blade to allow for 'scooping' and the mid sized blade is rounded of along the back of the blade. I plan to show it and my first effort when I can find time and some good natural light :) probably not for about two weeks unless the excitement of it all gets the better of me. We have our District Convention of Synod and Pastor's Conference coming up with loads of prep to be made. Cheers, and yiC, Greg.

    May 20, 2009