Thanks for going old school. Something good about using a simple vintage pocket knife like the old timers did. I keep forgetting I'm the old timer now. Lol😊

Very nice video Van! I'm going to mention it (and your channel) in the next episode of Wood Carving Weekly. 👍

Another good video

I love the idea of using a pocket knife as the only carving tool. Thank you for sharing Van.

You make it look so easy! Loved seeing you use your Dads knife.

As always Van, your video tutorials teach me new methods and always motivate me to pick up some wood and practice. Appreciate you!!

As you were carving the lower eyelid and the camera zoomed in I could see the knife tip flexing I was gritting my teeth, I too have my dad's pocket knife and wouldn't want anything happen to it. You obviously have done that before. Great job

Great teaching Van ..Excellent lesson on eye's and the knife selection ..

Great video

Great video as always Van!

Thanks for sharing! 🙏

I always enjoy your videos. Thanks.

Thanks, Van! and as always well presented!

Thanks, Van. Great video.

That was fun watching you do that. I have a Case Seahorse whittler that I spent time sharpening and carry it when we go to the campground. It’s fun to mess with. I also have a Schrade Old Timer wood carver that’s almost impossible to sharpen. Neither of these compare to my OCCT knives. Thanks again.

Amazing how easy you make it look. I guess I need to keep practicing. Thanks

Thank you that helped a bunch.

@vankellywoodcarvings

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was a help!

Hey Van, what is that pocket knife called when you started off with it? I wanted to see if I could find that same model. Thank you !! Luv ur vid

You do such a great job! I really enjoy all your videos. By the way, what ever happened with your giveaway?

@vankellywoodcarvings

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!! The latest giveaway I did is over now. Shipped off the study stick to a gentleman in Canada actually! All the info on it is listed in the description of the giveaway video.

Could you PLEASE demonstrate how to get my whittling blades flat ground. I'm just not getting it. I have mostly 6inch DMT Diamond plates and Sand paper and loads of cheapish knives to practice on and want no bevel blades like occ tools from Mike Shipley. Im desperate!!!!!!!! ATB. Pete. Ps. I'm not fooling with the 3 Shipley till I have to, just stropping them till i've mastered the technique.

Was your Dad also a Carver? Great video, really enjoy your tips & tutorials

@vankellywoodcarvings

4 ай бұрын

He was not a carver. But a wonderful father!

Could you attempt that with a sliding utility knife?

@vankellywoodcarvings

4 ай бұрын

Good thought! I'll make it down as an idea, thanks!