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Moderator Comment by J.J. Smith III on October 23, 2012 at 15:28

Perfect sense, Ron.  I (as most everyone knows) love using my seahorse. 

I just got Josh's Traveling Maverick today.  It's based on the same congress frame.  Haven't got to use it yet but the back is lacking the "Hump" that's inherent on a seahorse.  It's not uncomfortable in hand though.  I'm really impressed with the handles, as they are nicely rounded.

After having this one in hand, I might have to scrounge some cash for the courthouse version, after the iKC Geppettos come in.

 

Ivars mentioned 2 other knives, the Flexcut whittlin jack (Ivars has a discussion within the group) and the "Oar" carvers, which are modified knives made by Queen I believe. 

There's another option, that you might try, Ron.  One of my favorite "Pit Carvers" is one that I modified from a Rough Rider.

Comment by Ron Cooper on October 23, 2012 at 14:20

J.J.,

I've read some of those same comments about the Courthouse being a favorite user. Like I just commented to Ivars, I think my primary concern is how it feels in your hand? A Seahorse feels very natural and very comfortable in my hand. A Courthouse is an entirely different physical configuration. I believe that's what prompted my question. It just looks like it might not be as comfortable as the Seahorse? I think that's what I'm trying to find out.

Am I making any sense here?

Comment by Ron Cooper on October 23, 2012 at 14:08

Ivars,

Thanks! I really appreciate your comment. I'm just a novice when it comes to carving or whittling and had never heard of a Flexcut Whittlin' Jack before. I just Googled it. Looks interesting, but like J.J. mentioned in his comment, I have also heard some very positive remarks about the Courthouse Whittlers.

About the only whittler I have any actual experience with is my Case Seahorse, and I really enjoy working with it. I suspect that any decent steel that has been sharpened to a point will cut some wood. My concern, and I think what prompted my initial question, is how does a Courthouse Whittler feel in your hand? I 'spose I'll just have to buy one and find out for myself?

Moderator Comment by J.J. Smith III on October 23, 2012 at 8:18

Ron,  I don't have one, but I like the blade configureation on them.  Any whittler that has a wharnie, coping and pin should be good to whittle with.  Can't speak to the troubles that Ivars has though.  I'm sure tha GE could and would correct a problem...

I've, read on other forums, where the Courthouse is a favorite user.

 

Me, I'm still waiting on the iKC Geppetto, which I plan on using.

Comment by IvarsDay on October 23, 2012 at 7:09

You know Ron I found that GEC knives are more collectible, but not usable, even my frineds on Woodcarving illustrated telling the same. 

Better by some Oar carver or Flexcut whittlin jack, cheaper and more usable! Will work for you many, many years! 

Comment by Ron Cooper on October 23, 2012 at 2:03

Do any of you own a "Courthouse Whittler?" And if you do, how do you like it for whittlin'? I've only seen pictures of them but for some reason feel the need to own one. I would love to hear some thoughts about them. Anyone?

Comment by IvarsDay on July 19, 2012 at 2:52

Best blades for whittling:

Hallo everyone! I was searching for good ideas how to shape a blade for whittling and I found many different shapes and sizes and thickneses and many more. Of course mostly guy's use a wharncliffe's and sheepsfoots, they are the most popular blade shapes for whittling. Ifound even a blog post about blade shapes for whitling and there best blade was offered: scimitar blade! 

These two are Bud Murray custom carving knives and they both have scimitar blades. 

So I was thinking and thinking and decided to ask to everyone here. What is your best whittling blade? I know J.J. your all time favorite is sheepsfoot, but maybe you have your second favorite? 

Ivars. 

Comment by Robert Burris on December 11, 2011 at 15:39

I just missed a great Fight'n Rooster whittler on Ebay...so sad.

Comment by IvarsDay on December 7, 2011 at 22:09

My favorite whittler is a Jumbo/sunfish whittler its a pretty large knife, some patters looks like a sunfish but with 3 blades and some looks like regular whittler with clip blade and two detail blades. I can't place pic's in because I'm writing on cell phone, but you can search them on google!

Comment by Robert Burris on December 7, 2011 at 18:52

The more whittler patterns I see, the more I want to collect them.

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