# Any knife guys? **URL:** \ **Category:** Unrelated Discussion\ **Created:** [October 22, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756 "2020-10-22T17:25:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 18
**Author:** ![Grendel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grendel/32/92975_2.png) [@Grendel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grendel)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2024, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/346 "2024-06-03T15:27:30Z")
In Damascus. ---
**Author:** ![YoyoGeezer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyogeezer/32/755_2.png) [@YoyoGeezer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoGeezer)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2024, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/347 "2024-06-03T16:03:45Z")
Why Damascus? Isn’t that just for show? ---
**Author:** ![Hungrymushroom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hungrymushroom/32/259613_2.png) [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2024, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/348 "2024-06-03T16:26:28Z")
It looks sweet, honestly isn’t the best choice for blades in my opinion, it’s probably fine for small blades though such as a whittling knife. Edit: very good strong Damascus that has been made right is hard to find, but it is out there. There are a lot of excellent chefs knives that are Damascus, I wouldn’t choose it for a hard use knife though like a field knife . ---
**Author:** ![Grendel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grendel/32/92975_2.png) [@Grendel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grendel)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2024, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/349 "2024-06-03T16:33:38Z")
It’s actually a tougher blade. It hits a little harder on the Rockwell. Also I have a very bad Damascus habit. All my professional knives are 10” and Damascus. ---
**Author:** ![YoyoGeezer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyogeezer/32/755_2.png) [@YoyoGeezer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoGeezer)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/350 "2024-06-03T19:21:44Z")
I get the folded nickel on the Kramer knives since it adds heft to the chopping blade. But to me; modern “Damascus” steel is just pretty to look at. Isn’t it just two steals folded together? Unless the two steels are the same it seems the blade will wear unevenly and not hold an edge under use. I would think this would be an issue for a whittler. ---
**Author:** ![Grendel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grendel/32/92975_2.png) [@Grendel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grendel)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/351 "2024-06-03T19:36:33Z")
The idea is that your folding a sharp soft steel with a hard outer layer to protect the softer inner layer. It’s One of those things that looks good as it’s doing its job. And as soon as I get my hands on one I’ll let you know the verdict. Also as long as the carbides are evenly distributed and of a finer (I.e. small) size you should have no problem keeping it sharp. It’s the carbides that actually make an edge sharp so the more of them you have available the better the edge. ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2024, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/352 "2024-06-03T19:50:00Z")
> [@YoyoGeezer](#): > > Case Seahorse; best production whittler. Made better by sending it to Tom Krein for a regrind 😁 > [@GnarlyCharlie](#): > > Found these old pics from way back in 2020 after getting my first pocket whittling knife. > > ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/5/c/95cce53ed2b94e9783cf0ebfbc17a306aef82ce8.jpeg) GEC Pocket Carver! Great first whittling knife. I had a smooth bone handled Pocket Carver for some time. I had the main blade reground by Tom (above). ---
**Author:** ![YoyoGeezer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyogeezer/32/755_2.png) [@YoyoGeezer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoGeezer)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2024, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/353 "2024-06-04T00:27:51Z")
I agree. Specialized whittling tools are the best. I was only saying the Case Seahorse is hard to beat for an all-around knife/whittler. ---
**Author:** ![JSERR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jserr/32/186876_2.png) [@JSERR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JSERR)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2024, 12:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/354 "2024-06-04T00:38:39Z")
You can’t really beat it in my eyes. The seahorse shape and a solid swayback are my favorites. ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2024, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/355 "2024-06-04T01:26:06Z")
Can someone DM me some info on where to find a instock pocet whittling knife. These last few posts have me curious. A lot of the whittling I have done is more Buschcraft, Try Stick or needed camping item I forgot… ---
**Author:** ![Grendel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grendel/32/92975_2.png) [@Grendel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grendel)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2024, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/356 "2024-06-04T01:45:40Z")
Case used to make a whittling Jack, try that. Or just spend 80$ and get the seahorse. ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2024, 3:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/357 "2024-06-04T03:49:14Z")
Rockler always seems to have the Flexcut pocket whittling knifes in stock whenever I go. But they don’t look nearly as nice and are basically the same price depending on model. ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2024, 3:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/358 "2024-06-04T03:54:28Z")
> [@AaronW](#): > > I had the main blade reground by Tom (above). Did he reshape the blade or just give the edge more of a gradual taper? ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2024, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/359 "2024-06-04T14:24:34Z")
The shape stays the same. He thins it a bit. From the edge to the spine. It’s a razor when he’s done. Here is my Schrade Warren 1 that Tom did for me. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/2/9/f29c1a8953c0d3c52c6e5eabf7617e452db9620e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/360 "2024-06-04T15:20:07Z")
This chat is making me want to get a fancier pocket whittling knife. Everyone I work with carries very tactical blades. Would be awesome to whip out something classy. ---
**Author:** ![takumisegi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9de053/32.png) [@takumisegi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/takumisegi)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/361 "2024-06-04T16:51:05Z")
seiko is fire. im rocking SRPJ45 ---
**Author:** ![JSERR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jserr/32/186876_2.png) [@JSERR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JSERR)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2024, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/362 "2024-06-04T20:59:20Z")
Variety is the spice of life. I can go from my Chaves 229 kick stop to my case mini copperhead in the same day if you let me. ---
**Author:** ![JSERR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jserr/32/186876_2.png) [@JSERR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JSERR)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/363 "2024-06-04T21:04:43Z")
I’m getting jealous. I’ve been hunting a GEC forever, but I always miss the drops and I’m not paying 3x the normal price on eBay. I should have never sold mine. ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/364 "2024-06-04T21:08:49Z")
If you’re on Facebook there are two GEC groups that are really great. I’ve bought all my GEC through there. The only new GEC I’ve bought was a Northwoods Heritage Jack. Great Eastern Cutlery Club and The Slipjoint Exchange. The Pocket Carvers pop up pretty regularly. And whenever I’ve posted an ISO post, I usually have the knife on the way within a couple days. There are a lot of great people there that aren’t looking to mark things up drastically. ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2024, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/365 "2024-06-04T21:10:51Z")
> [@JSERR](#): > > I should have never sold mine. And you want to know what’s worse than selling them? I remember when GEC & Northwoods first started. They were almost always in stock. I wanted a stag 61 (or 62, the 4 blade congress), and a moose antler 61 that had a Bullwinkle shield. They sat on the site for over a year. Then somehow word got out and from then on it got tough to get them 🤦‍♂️ [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756.md?page=17) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756.md?page=19)