J.J. Smith III

Ballentine, SC

United States

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.

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  • Jimmy Marshall

    I will get one up soon. Gotta figure out new camera.
    Jim

  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    I love my iKC tag!!
  • Frank Evans

    Should I slip this Seahorse into my disply!

  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Send me that proto!

    You amaze me with with your ability to photoshop those images.

    Get ready, gotta feeling we're opening an iKC Gift Album.... at least that's my thinking from reading the comments so far. Gonna need your help to get some up from them to use, eventually folks will see what we've done and will create some of their own too.
  • Frank Evans

    I can tell by you picture your not "just plain" anything.. more likely a real entertaining charature to asscociate with and you're not that old but I will call you JJ!
    Frank
  • Carlos Rodríguez

    Thanks pal, just there ecause I like old fashioned crafmanship!!!!
  • Frank Evans

  • C D

    Thank you !
  • Frank Evans

    JJ, we have to bring Shelby along he does not have a Elephant toe or a seahorse but so he will not have a hard time getting accepted, I'll lend him at least a seahorse... I know that's a must for you.
  • Frank Evans

    W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. The Case Halloween Seahorse Whittler depicts a spooky scene around the Bradford plant...

    Off facebook tonight!
  • Frank Evans

  • Frank Evans

    JJ,
    I killing two birds with one stone here.

    I lost all my photos when my computer died. This way I'm getting that record updated and futhermore saved here off-sight if I have an insurance battle should something bad happen.

    But thanks for the note....

  • KnifeMaker

    CaptJeff Saylor

    hey what program do you use to make the "icons" pictures. thanks for makinig them i really like them!

  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    I like the iKC globe....gonna need a translator though :)
  • Shelby Moon

    Thank you very kindly! Glad to be here!
  • Randy, HHH Knives

    Thanks..
  • Ben

    Well that's a hard question, the carvin jack is pricey, but the fit and finish is very nice, the locks work well and the blades are very high quality. it can do a lot of work, but its not really a substitute for a good veriety of tools. It can however, when combined with a larger knife, a wood rasp and some sandpaper make just about anything. The sheath is quality but not super robust, and you may want to make a strip of leather that is about 4 inches long, an inch wide with a hole in the end, if you plan to use the push chisels this will stop the opposite end of the handle from ripping up your palm. I think if you have the money, and it is something you would use a lot that its worth the cost.
  • Steve wells

    Hey JJ just dropped in to say hi. Going back to the Camp tommorrow to get ready for gun season for Deer. No Deer with the bow so now its PTT ( pull the Trigger )

    Later

  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Where the heck did you see my "unfinished" blade last night at just past mid-night? I didn't published the CNJ article until today?

    GREAT JOB on the iKC Gift Stop!! We appreciate the hours you spent on it!
  • Frank Evans

    Item # 7340
    CRANDALL CUTLERY CLASSIC GREEN J/B SEAHORSE WHITTLER
    Pattern Number: 6355WH SS
    Blades:WHARNCLIFFE, PEN AND COPING BLADES
    Length Closed: 4"
    MFG List: $95.70
    Our Price: $60.99
    Special Price: $39.99 www.casexx.com Specials! Check it out!
  • Frank Evans

  • Frank Evans

    Here's whitler for you. 10 inches when opened. Bone handle Bulldog Brand. A real workhorse for the big details not the small ones!
    !
    Good Day
  • Frank Evans

    What is apothicary and maybe I can respond??
  • Ruben L. Cole

    Much thanks for the welcome. I have never been a member of a forum before.I love this site and I am looking forward to it.
  • Larry Polston

    Hi,

    I did have trouble signing in the second time and had to re-enter information that resulted in two seperate pages. Do you know of any way to fix this? I go from one to the other when I sign-in. Your page looks great.

    Thanks,
    Larry
  • JT Jose fivesixthree JT

    hello dear friend thx for the old wixlow pic im also from arizona south of tucson nugales rico area CHEERS BRO
  • Larry Polston

    JJ,
    Thanks for the info. I will get in touch with Scott.
    Larry

  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    JJ it is a "toe" nail not a "tree" nail :) I'll take that birdhouse anyway..... LOL
  • Frank Evans

    JJ,

    I added some Whittlers for you!

    Frnak
  • Sam

    Thank you!
  • john a shavel

    Hey J.J..I think that this will be a good place to be. Thanks for the open door greeting
    john
  • Frank Evans

    i want to JJ but do not think my parent's health right noe will allow me the freedom... I'll let you know. if I can I'd love to meet up with you!

    Frank
  • Bob Jorgensen

    J.J., Thanks for the warm welcome. Bob J
  • Angelina B

    Very cool! Thanks for making me feel welcome!
  • mike neddeau

    thanks for the welcome JJ! liked the jim bowie picture my dad makes knives in Arizona and makes mostly Bowies.I have several of them but I love case knives,and like you anything that strikes my fancy.Like the jim bowie knives that german eye makes or a hubertus knife.Again thanks for the welcome.....Mike
  • Rick Cothren

    Thanks and glad to be on board. Looks like a place I'll really enjoy.
  • Mike

    Thanks for such warming welcome. I sure I will enjoy this forum.

  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    I want to know how to customize my a pertend tag.
    Oh, yea, here's mine on the Shelby...


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    You up...go to bed

  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Actually, I tried to go to sleep but got up...got ready to hit the road here in a hour or so. Thought I'd catch up on a little iKC :)
  • Michael D Sabol

    ya i will post a pic of it when i get it
  • Randy, HHH Knives

    J.J. Thanks.. The logo I had made by a profesional designer and is spectacular! It really is quite eye catching.. As are my knives! lol You have a great collection and some awesome PITS!!! How long have you been carving them?

  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    JJ- now that guy is plain scary looking. I'm probably going to have nightmares now. Thanks..... :)
  • Randy Kingrey

    Thanks for the welcome. Seems like a good community. Glad I am allowed to be a part of it and I do look forward to things to come.
  • Rick Cothren

    Ty JJ, hope to have a real pic of my mug up soon. Just haven't had a chance to get my wife to take one yet.
    also since no gun/knife show this weekend and if weather permitting I'll get some more knives up in my photo album . Got a couple of really cool ones I think you will like I have been wanting to get put up.
  • Rick Cothren

    BTW - those peach pits are really cool, do you sell any of them? I might be interested in a few for my table at the shows. Maybe start off with 3-5 and see how it goes.
  • Steve Hale

    Thanks for the welcome J.J.
  • Neels Roos

    Dear JJ
    Thank you for the hearty welcome. I am sure I will enjoy the Forum.
    Regards
    Neels

  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Congrats on your Hammer Brand toenail. You gonna make it an EDC or peach seed whittler?
  • Randy Musgrave

    Hey, J.J. thanks for the invite, as you see I just got here and have alot of work to do.
    Your page looks good take care.

    Randy