# 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:** 19
**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, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/366 "2024-06-04T21:13:33Z")
Tough is an understatement. Thats insane! A year in stock! That hurts the soul. I’m gonna check out that group! Might be a nice way get a good GEC back in the pocket. ---
**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, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/367 "2024-06-04T21:19:52Z")
Yeah, you’ll definitely get one if you join the group. There is a weekly BST and ISO thread. And if you don’t mind a user, then you can get them fairly cheap. There are $75-125 users on there pretty regularly. Sometimes cheaper. Could probably get a Pocket Carver for $125ish ---
**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, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/368 "2024-06-04T22:04:03Z")
I had to stake out the IG leading up to a drop and immediately buy one. I may attempt that again. ---
**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 5, 2024, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/369 "2024-06-05T01:55:46Z")
I am blaming you guys! (Not Really). Just ordered a Flexcut Detail Jack to dip my toes into this carving/whittling thing. Knowing me, this isn’t going to end well. May miss some yoyo drops if this becomes a thing. ---
**Author:** ![Yodaddyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yodaddyo/32/602050_2.png) [@Yodaddyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yodaddyo)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2024, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/370 "2024-06-05T02:20:55Z")
I got one of the flexcut pocket carvers, I can’t remember which model. The blades were ground terribly. I’ve had good luck with their regular carving knives. I’ve got a pretty big collection of those that all got regular use. I’d just carry one or two of those if I wanted to carve on the move. The pocket carver never really got any use though. I hope your experience differs. ---
**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 5, 2024, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/371 "2024-06-05T02:44:46Z")
I guess like any knife guy, I am prepared for that. If I can keep things like this sharp for shaving my face… ![1000002933](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/b/4/8b4068dc2e3f9e994919b7a12087553caf97d11e.jpeg) I am sure I can reset any bevel. Also with these being utilitarian, I could stop at 3k on the stones. I dont see a need for taking them all the way to 12k and Micron polishing. ---
**Author:** ![Yodaddyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yodaddyo/32/602050_2.png) [@Yodaddyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yodaddyo)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2024, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/372 "2024-06-05T02:47:46Z")
Yeah you’ll have it sorted in no time, I’m sure. If you’re thinking of going down the caricature carving path, I highly recommend Doug linker on YouTube for getting started. It looks like that’s who charlie started with too if I had to guess lol ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2024, 2:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/373 "2024-06-05T02:49:52Z")
![IMG_6807](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/2/f/f2f9b03c8d1c9c7d9024a154b6e80acd6b05649c.jpeg) Y’all getting fancy And here my garage knife is still rocking along ---
**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 5, 2024, 3:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/374 "2024-06-05T03:13:00Z")
Thanks for the recommendation. Step one: Buy a new knife - Complete. Step two: Do something with it - To be determined. ---
**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 5, 2024, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/375 "2024-06-05T03:30:57Z")
I only go to 8000 myself. Guys with 20000 grit got too much time on their hands. ---
**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 5, 2024, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/376 "2024-06-05T03:31:15Z")
Ball in cage. Easy. ---
**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 5, 2024, 3:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/377 "2024-06-05T03:32:02Z")
Right? That’s insanity. (Stares nervously at the 600 grit stone I refuse to upgrade but know I can just buy a finer set of). ---
**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 5, 2024, 3:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/378 "2024-06-05T03:44:06Z")
> [@Yodaddyo](#): > > I highly recommend Doug linker on YouTube for getting started. It looks like that’s who charlie started with too if I had to guess lol Hahaha totally! I completely forgot about his videos but now I’m going back down the rabbit hole. ---
**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 5, 2024, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/379 "2024-06-05T03:45:30Z")
> [@Pun1sh3R](#): > > Step two: Do something with it - To be determined. Dude I’ve really been wanting to learn to whittle crankbaits for spotties. I think the old ones were made with balsa. ---
**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 5, 2024, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/380 "2024-06-05T03:55:38Z")
I stopped at 8k for a while. But 10k and 12k make a huge comfort difference on the skin. I also find that stropping maintains the edge better. Longer time streches between stone visits finishing on 12k vs. 8k. Anything over 12k is ridiculous other than saying your dumb enough to keep going. I know guys with 30k+ Stones. ---
**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 5, 2024, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/381 "2024-06-05T03:56:55Z")
Ill ask my Captain friend. Going on a 3 day Spottie hunt in 2 weeks. Mission Bay, San Diego. ---
**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 5, 2024, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/382 "2024-06-05T04:53:45Z")
I bought dalstrong. They are really nice oversized water stones with a base. I’ve used them throughout my culinary career. Since we’ve moved I now need a sink bridge. ---
**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 5, 2024, 4:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/383 "2024-06-05T04:55:38Z")
I strop everything. ---
**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 5, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/384 "2024-06-05T16:44:15Z")
> [@Grendel](#): > > I strop everything. This is the way. ---
**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 8, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756/385 "2024-06-08T21:24:23Z")
Joining the “Official” whittling club. ![1000004264](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/0/6/f06e8476217d7e12155e2ee4f35eb8613b98c573.jpeg) Working on getting a Rocking Chair for the Porch. LOL. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756.md?page=18) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-knife-guys/328756.md?page=20)