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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  • Ellis H. Roberson

    Hey J.J.. Keep going there !!!  You may live to be as old as I am.. Anyway, Happy Birthday tomorrow!!!!!!!


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    Charles Sample

    Happy Birthday J. J.!

  • Jan Carter

    Happy Birthday buddy!  Maybe there be 50 more where this one came from, each one more special than the last

  • Dave Cardillo

    Thanks, JJ.  I like the idea of a photo album. No grand kids, but lotsa dog pictures. I have a section on my web site dedicated to our 10 lb poodle, Lucy. She's FRIENDLY. It's called "I Love Lucy".


  • KnifeMaker

    Adams Intl Knifeworks - AIK

    Thank you!!

  • Capt Paul S

    Love it!!

  • tim payne

    top of the morning JJ !


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    Charles Sample

    Thanks J. J.!

  • allanm

    thank you JJ. When I saw the email alert of a new post, I had to look and think what the heck ... then realized. :)


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    Andy Larrison

    Thanks JJ! I'm happy to share my photos here and oh soooo much to see and learn in this group!

  • KnifeMaker

    White River Knives

    thanks!

  • Steven Susman

    Thank you, learning my way around!

  • tim payne

    top of the morning JJ !

  • Mark Gibbs

    Thanks for the welcome to IKC.

  • Don Close

    Thanks J.J. For the welcome. I am here to learn and have fun doing so. Thanks
  • Lawrence Hanus

    Hey J.J.,thanks for your quick response, I'm feeling very welcome already!
    Larry
  • Harry Meyer

    Thanks for the welcome J.J.

  • John Ward

    Hello, Thanks for your welcome. I have a collection of old Sheffield knives and would like to sell some of them. When I get to know the site I will illustrate them.

  • Kevin M

    JJ , thank you for the warm welcome. From the picture of the GEC I would say you are a man who collects along the same interests as me. I will have to get some pictures up soon.

  • Lewis E.Ward

    Thank you. Nice knife.

  • Brent

    Howdy ! Thanks for the welcoming!!2 little girls here also . I love buying and resaling knives!!! 

  • Heidi Jo Bean

    Thanks JJ!

  • Heidi Jo Bean

    Hey JJ, will those oils actually swell the wood some?

    I watched a youtube video that showed those type oils are good for conditioning and cleaning, but did nothing to swell the wood. What do you think? In your experience, does the wood swell at all with a good soaking in any of your suggestions>

    Thanks a bunch for your time JJ.

  • Heidi Jo Bean

    Thanks so much for the detailed explanation JJ. 

    The movement is so minor, but noticeable.

    It's probably less that 1/16" and more like 1/32"

    Just frustrating, because otherwise this big old knife is just perfect!'Again, thanks for your time, and all the best.

  • Ellis H. Roberson

    Hey J.J. I know what you mean about the shows.. When I get bored, I buy knives. Blah. Needless to say I can get quite bored. LOL. Oh well, a show is coming up this next weekend so Hopefully I'll sell and not buy.

  • Ellis H. Roberson

    Hey J.J.

    Too bad you have to drive to the show. I usually average 10 to12 shows a yr. All are in Tulsa, Ok. We don't have knife shows around here. We have gun and knife shows with the opportunity to get candy, jerky, jellies, and even home siding. LOL. Oh well, we go and do our thing.. #121 coming up this weekend.

  • Bill Withers

    Thank you so much J.J. Glad to be here. 

    B'


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    ArtesaniaHerreros

    Thanks a lot John! 

  • Ed Orozco

    Thanks, while I don't consider myself a "true" collector I have somehow amassed a small, well maybe medium collection of knives. 


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    T.A.DAVISON

    Thanks JJ, make sure I don't get a big head being featured..... ha! ha!

  • Sue OldsWidow

    Thanks JJ..........

  • John Howard

    Thanks JJ

  • Mike

    Thank you for letting me in

  • Jan Carter

    Happy Birthday my friend!  May this day and all to follow be filled with Love and Family

  • Steve Scheuerman (Manx)

    Hope you have a fantastic Birthday, J.J.! Enjoy your day!

  • Ellis H. Roberson

    J.J., you old geezer.. May you have a wonderful B'day today and the wife will make you a big cake and take you out for a Big Mac !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Ellis H. Roberson

    Yuck.  Lima Beans !!!!!!!???????  About the only bean that I've ever run across that I can't deal with is Lima or Butter Beans. All the others are open game !!!!!!!  Anyway, I'll go with the game hens for sure!!!!!!! Again, hope you had a great day in your old age !!!!!!!! LOL

  • Ellis H. Roberson

    Top of the morn. to you too, J.J.. When I find my bearings, I'll be with it !!!!!!!

  • Eric Williamson

    Thanks for the welcome

  • Ellis H. Roberson

    Well, shame, shame on ebay.. They seem to do that a lot. What shall we do?? I think I'll turn them in to the FDIC.

  • Joseph B Duke

    Thanks

  • Joseph B Duke

    Thanks

  • Old Guy

    Thanks for the welcome. Good Movie-good actor.

  • Walt Steffen

    Thank you. ... I am on a quest to find more information on Track Knives by Ithaca Gun Company. My problem is when I purchased these knives in the 70's I took them out of the boxes and put them in my safe. Now many years later I have boxes and don't have a clue as to which knife goes to which???  Do you have a chat room you would suggest

  • Kevin

    Thank you for the welcome. Looking forward to sharing info and asking questions.

  • Alfredo Pallavicino

    Thank you very much for the welcome, Mr J.J.Smith!

    I look forward to explore the site and expand my limited knife knowledge.

  • George Humphrey

    Thanks for the B-Day wishes sir and hope all is well!

    G

  • Michael gregoric

    Thank you sir !

  • Michael gregoric

    Thank you !!

  • Michael gregoric

    What is the add that you mentioned JJ ?