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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.

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In Memoriam
D ale

No, I didn't .. the link I put in the library goes to their website "home" .. didn't see it listed .. a private label thing ?? for Case .. that's cool .. no, I didn't know that ..

May 17, 2010
Bob Andrews

Thanks for the welcome JJ. I'm sure we'll be talkin alot in the future. I'm still tryin to learn my way around here. Bob Andrews Old Hundred Collectibles

May 17, 2010
Bob Andrews

I'm lookin around as time allows JJ. Been layin around all winter,now everything broke lose all at once. I'm as busy as a one-legged man at a cow kickin contest! I'm back workin my day job,still workin EBay a little bit,updates for my website,and three different knife forums. I'll be spendin more time here as I get the hang of it. Have you seen my website? Here's the link: http://oldhundredcollectibles.com It's a work in progress. I'll be talkin to ya,Bob

May 17, 2010
Bob Andrews

I didn't say he was a SMART man,JJ!

May 18, 2010
Bob Robinson

Thanks much!

May 18, 2010
In Memoriam
Scott King

I think you are going to love our club knife! I'm excited to get it to you. I'll shoot you an email when I send it out to you. Expect them from AG probably early next week

May 19, 2010
Rob Furnald

Thanks for the welcome

May 19, 2010
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D ale

JJ .. your Uncle whiskers logo is centered @ the edges again .. looks good !!

May 20, 2010
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D ale

You're not the one doing it ????

That's too weird .. I haven't noticed a change in my border .. the length of the body of my iKC pg will change .. but, not the width .. ?? don't know .. that is weird ??

May 20, 2010
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D ale

You're gonna love this .. I looked @ it .. still centered .. just a different "shade" of color now .. did you PO Scott ???

May 20, 2010
Bob Robinson

Hey J.J. Like your profile wit, whitts or whatever and your pictures too! Bob

May 22, 2010
J.J. Smith III

May 29, 2010
Larry Clark

Thanks for the welcome -- Looks like this is gonna be a fun site

Jun 1, 2010
In Memoriam
D ale

Mornin' JJ .. hope your Memorial Day was .. memorable !! Spent some time w/ the girls & family ?? Hope so !! Spater, DD

Jun 1, 2010
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Scott King

That pic of the old man in front of the B'day cake on fire is too funny. Thanks JJ :)

Jun 13, 2010
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D ale

JJ ... count me in on the 2011 iKC knife selection group ... give me a PM on what's needed / how help / etc ... DD

Jun 14, 2010
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D ale

.. and those are the blade tips left over from wharnie mods .. cool .. how do you anchor them in the bone ??

Jun 18, 2010
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D ale

Wow .. now that you mention it .. the nail nicks are a little on the weak side !!

Out of 5 marked & 2 known contract knives .. only one (95 prod) has the depth I'd expect .. never really noticed it before .. stands out like a sore thumb now that ya pointed it out .. Thanks !! .. a big bunch !!!

I've got a couple pre 70's "Big Chiefs" .. kinda their sodbuster equivalent .. came in boxes w/ other knives I wanted .. will make a note next time I come across them & post what I find ..

Jun 24, 2010
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D ale

I passed the mini copperlock onto Hannah in March. Been carrying the teardrop since.

Jun 25, 2010
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D ale

Exactly .. 'Old Fashioned" is right .. the liner lock is actually an extra liner .. on one side of the blade is the std liner .. on the other side .. the liner lock mech & then the std liner .. it is a heavier & bulkier frame .. simply more mass in the pocket .. which I'm not fond of .. sure is pretty though

The D2 allows more time to enjoy both the sharpening process & the results .. ie: I invested some effort improving the factory edge .. that was 3 months ago .. I've only had to touch it up since .. and I use it the same as every other EDC I've ever carried .. did I mention how pretty it looks ???

Jun 25, 2010
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D ale

Jun 26, 2010
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D ale

same view of the 41L

Jun 26, 2010
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D ale

100 pc min order

Jun 28, 2010
Andy Voelkle "AxeMan"

Those Boker fixed blades look very interesting. The "thumb grip" serrations going really far toward the point -- interesting because I sometimes choke up on a small knife like that whittling a pot suspension stick or a tent peg. The mosaic pins are always something I like. To me, I suppose wood is more desirable than bone, but it's not too strong a preference. I've bought a dozen or so small knives like these from Bark River, Blind Horse Knives, our Adriaan Gerber and Matt Lesniewski. I've taken to calling it a small bushcraft knife. Here's one I got recently from BHK, used in the manner suggested:

Jun 30, 2010
Warren L. Strout

Hi J.J., Thanks for thinking of me! I too am going away. Hope you have a great time! I noticed your new Notice sign, thanks for letting me notice it! Ha, ha... Have a good week-end. Warren - "Lonewolf"

Jul 1, 2010
KnifeMaker
CaptJeff Saylor

thanks for the comment J.J.! the skinner is probably the best knife i have made so far! it would make a nice addition to your collection!! and the price is very low right now! done let this one slip away!!!! lol

Jul 5, 2010
KnifeMaker
CaptJeff Saylor

ha ha, thats funny J.J., no problem man! i am glad you like!

Jul 5, 2010
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D ale

Welcome hm Dude .. good week end w/ the family ??

Jul 6, 2010
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D ale

Whoops .. don't want to leave you sitting w/ 666 comments .. had to add one more .. talk to ya spater ..

Jul 6, 2010
In Memoriam
Scott King

Glad you made it safe and sound back from your trip. Have a fun time?

Jul 7, 2010
R. A. Tucker

Thanks,
I probably won't be too active as a member, mostly because my knowledge on knives is limited. Mostly I buy something because it is unusual or "it just looks different". I don't collect any special brand or type of knife & usually am not interested in pocket knives at all. This one was just unusual enough to get a "second look".

Jul 25, 2010
Freddy Ramos

Thank you.

Jul 28, 2010
Sachsun Kelt

Thanks mate. Hey - what's "PSB and Rail Scanning." as a hobby??

Aug 10, 2010
Bill Harvey

Thanks JJ -love our site -peach pits no less? WAY too small and fiddly for me -but I gots to admire the craftsmanship

Aug 11, 2010
Sachsun Kelt

Glad to be here mate. Here in Tasmania PSB radio is generally called the C.B. (Citizen's Band). Sometimes my friends and I have a listen to a scanner which picks up the police. It can be quite amusing. Others I know get onto the shortwave radio and try and communicate with the world. That can be fun when you get a good signal with someone in another (English speaking) country.

Aug 11, 2010
Joe Karp

Hi J. J., thanks for the welcome to IKC. I'm a Benchmade guy and have been collecting for a long time now.

Have a good 'un!

Joe K.

Aug 30, 2010
In Memoriam
D ale

.. was for 3 or 4 days there .. thank goodness, the itching subsided .. maybe now I can get out again !!!

How's your summer going ????????

Sep 1, 2010
Sam

Thank you for the birthday wishes.

Sep 5, 2010
KnifeMaker
Waqas Yousaf Farooq

Thanks Mr. Smith

Sep 6, 2010
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D ale

Ooooah .. have you seen these

Sep 6, 2010
In Memoriam
Scott King

Hey JJ. Saw the "great place to hang your hat" pic...I like it! Hope you are cooling off now that Fall is approaching :)

Sep 7, 2010
Ben Hargis

Hey thanks I appreciate it.

Sep 10, 2010
In Memoriam
D ale

JJ

Anybody ever tell ya you have an accent .. hehe .. bet you could say the same about me !!!

!!! .. that was a nice call today .. !!!

DD

Sep 13, 2010
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D ale

You back on that union kick ???

Hope the day's going well for ya !!

Sep 14, 2010
In Memoriam
D ale

.. I think we're both accomplished @ spreading it around !!!

.. ended up driving the train myself .. specialized in finding creative solutions to getting out of the "Deep Sh!t" situations !!!

yuppers ... we're full of it !!!

Sep 22, 2010
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D ale

JJ .. check your e-mail re: HUDDLE .. any chance you could come up w/ an avatar for us ??? DD

Sep 22, 2010
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D ale

Cool .. certainly in the spirit of things .. they're all great .. pls keep em all handy .. I'll personally vote for the campfire .. better than most to start !!!!

Sep 22, 2010
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D ale

Hit the wrong button & deleted that one comment .. didn't mean to .. didn't even see what it was .. ooops

Sep 22, 2010
John Garcia

Thanks for your warm welcome, you got a nice page here, I'll see you around thanks.

Sep 25, 2010
Cutlery Stamp

Thanks Mr. Smith for the warm welcome.

Sep 27, 2010

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