Im a big fan of the case seahorse whittler, while it doesnt lock the main blade ride on both springs so it stays under extraordinary tension while open. Coral reefs are very fragile because they are so sensitive to temperature and light. Whittlers usually have multiple blades of different sizes that are used for particular carving techniques while woodworking. In a world of traditional slip joint pocket knives, the seahorse whittler by w. Cb seahorses, properly cared for, live for several years in the aquarium. Idiots tree felling fails with chainsaw machine tree falls on head and house duration. Reading list by pete giwojna this living list is intended to provide a resource for finding recommended books, journals, and articles on syngnathids. Marine fish, invertebrates, reefs and aquariums books written in german mergusbaensch marine atlas 4, dr. Christopher norton connections for piano is a collection of pieces in popular styles that is ideal for students and teachers looking for a sound pedagogical supplement or alternative to the study of classical piano literature. Case xx wr pocket knife 25331 doctors knife smooth red pearl. Right now im working on a new scientists in the field book, dolphins of shark bay, about wild bottlenose dolphins in australia, coming in autumn 20. Whats the best pocket knife for whittling the pocket. The seahorse whittler does so with a sense of style that is unreservedly case.
I tried to find some history on the whittler and real schematic diagrams doesnt seem to be in the surfing at the present. Short essays for composition, published 20 under isbn 9780393919462 and isbn 0393919463. Whittler knives traditional slip joint folders blade hq. Jun 03, 2004 a stunning new picture book from eric carle about mister seahorse and other male mothers, with special acetate pages that hide fish behind rocks and reeds. When he found a better specimen to keep as a collector item he chose this knife to use and carry. If you were a seahorse, you could roll your eyes in two different directions, and not get dizzy.
The stag handle was thick substantual and adds significantly to the appearance. Doesnt have quite the same feel as a dedicated knife like the case. As the years have passed case has developed quite a list of patterns, many unique. Case seahorse whittler knife the case seahorse whittler knife has a wharncliffe blade, a pen blade and a coping blade with nail nicks for opening, and a handle that is 4 long. Case damascus sawcut chestnut bone seahorse whittler 4. This beautiful case xx chestnut bone seahorse whittler is handcrafted in the u. National maritime museum great britain and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The seahorse whittler, an exclusive knife to case, was introduced in the spring of 2002.
We have the largest selection of case xx knives in central kentucky. In addition to the traditional clip and pen blade combo, it typically includes a coping blade that shares a hinge pin with the pen blade. The colton marine lisa childs 9780373402175 netgalley. Case seahorse whittler i like the kershaw doublecross as modified by rick. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. I got a case ruger stockman recently thats very well made. These all work fine, but i am interested in getting a knife that is designed specifically for whittling.
Seahorse anatomy armored fish head of a horse crown like unicorn independent eyes like chameleon tail like a monkey male gives birth in pouch like a kangaroo 7. Some patterns although hard to find now, can be identified by the pattern number on the blade. Seahorse books taoist arts of the lee style by chee soo. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. The sheepsfoot blade has less of a piercing quality than the wharncliffe blade but is more useful for those interested in a whittling knife with increased durability. I picked this one up at lowes, to carve peach pits with. A few years after writing this article, a publisher reached out to me and asked for a book on the subject of pocket knives. Case seahorse whittler knife with wharncliffe, pen, and coping blades. We maintain a wide selection of case xx knives from older models to the newest editions from w. Ive been the same route captain bandaid went with the seahorse and wasnt really pleased either.
Royal society of literature consider the seahorse short film. Utilizing the strong and beautiful damascus, the blades are artistic yet functional. Case got the idea from their forefathers at joseph rodgers and son from sheffield, england. This case half whittler pocket knife is part of the burnt indigo family. A quick look at the tribal lock, trapperlock, copperlock, seahorse whittler and canoe. Unfollow whittler knife to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Discovering seahorses great britain philatelic society. A product of six years research, discovering seahorses is the first comprehensive study of this issue.
Similar to the case seahorse whittler, the boker carvers congress whittler also has a pen and coping blade to help carve out those intricately detailed pieces. Made with trusharp surgical stainless steel, polished nickel silver bolsters with elegant strike lines and pinned construction for a lifetime of dependability. The seahorse whittler is a very well constructed knife. Debut author judy winn crafts a charming romance and a deadly plot in the silver seahorse. Also available from puffin is the exciting and highly successful sea horses series. Its diminutive size, and clean, refined styling make it one of my favourite traditional knives, if judged purely on aesthetic appeal. Based on contemporary documents and proof sheets held in our national museums and archives, together with material from private collections and dealers stocks, the book relates the story behind the creation of the seahorses, and the many.
Below is a complete list of case pattern numbers, past and current. Whittler a whittler is a traditional slip joint pocket knife that generally has three blades with a large blade on one end of the handle and two small blades on the other. Case knives have been made in the usa for over 100 years. It is like a circle story in the way that it starts with a baby seahorse and ends with a baby seahorse. I have a few dozen carving knives and they all have good size wood handles. Forgoing the traditional blade shapes and handle shapes for a very unique look, while still maintaining an exceptional level of performance. Taoist arts of the lee style by chee soo training manuals written by chee soo tshirts and hoodies. Case knife outlet, exclusive dealer of case knives. Case is probably the most collectable knife line produced by any knife manufacturer. Using only high quality materials, every case xx knife displays durability and personality. Wild caught wc seahorses bring with them a host of challenging husbandry issues and often they do not survive for long. The old man and the sea from quintessential rare books, llc. A picture story from the islands of shetland by jane yolen.
You could easily mistake them for some celestial or mythological creatures that could ride you into another world, if it werent for their size. Buy case xx knives online including limited editions at case knife outlet pocketknives, hunting knives, collector and commemorative knives, kitchen cutlery, gift sets and accessories. Case tony bose peach seed jigged antique bone wharncliffe. George spins a memorable selection of basic facts about seahorses on a playful current of prose. The flexcut series is great, good for having everything you need in one package. Poetry inspired by natural disasters, war, broken and full hearts, an incurable illness and even life with a traveling carnival. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. The old man and the sea by hemingway, ernest and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This triple blade configuration possesses all the edges and points necessary to carve, scribe and shape wood properly. This is an excerpt from the talk where he reads his new poem histories of the sea horse, written specially for the event. Case has a few patterns with g10 scales too that ive seen on sale recently.
Mirage is another stunner, full of action, deathdefying escapes, heartstopping scenes, and a cast of characters you will not forget. We have thousands of case xx pocket knives in stock and on display. Case xx sawcut chestnut bone damascus steel seahorse. Whittling knives play a special role in the knife world they help create unique pieces of art and are a true companion for artisans and hobbyists, so youll need a sharp and wellshaped tool to help you produce remarkable work. Case whittlers of all types all about pocket knives. Great prices on whittler pocket knives, folders, lock blade pocket knives, limited edition knives, and knife sharpeners. Although it is an informational text, there is a life story going along while the reader learns. I had a case seahorse whittler silver script but traded it off. Case seahorse whittler i am not a big fan of pocket knives for carving. The sheepfoot can be modified a bit to make it even better. I have been told that when i sharpened it, the value went down by 50%. Walker early readers stories collection 30 book set first reading at home at. It is a case 1970 5383,this whittler was the best he could find for the money we could afford at the time. Freshwater turtles of australia is a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive monograph based on john canns highly respected australian freshwater turtles 1998.
See the entire range of pamelas wildlife books on her website and watch a video here about the work of project seahorse. All about pocket knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives. Shepherd hills cutlery your number 1 source for case knives seahorse whittler terra cotta. The dynamics of reproductive rate, offspring survivorship and. The smoothness and the handle color remind me of an iced cold orange cream soda, or an orange creamsicle on a hot summer day. Care sheet for captive bred seahorses this care sheet provides guidelines for maintenance of captivebred cb seahorses by new seahorse keepers.
Older case knives sooner state knives, case pocket. Look no further we have one of the largest selections of whittler pocket knives. The first was the copperhead, with wharncliffe blade, and the second was the seahorse whittler. When i think of the perfect gentleman knife, the sway back is exactly what i picture.
Next comes the reef crest, with the fore reef facing out into the ocean. Case xx autumn seahorse whittler 6355whss 2002 item. It follows the adventures of tamzin weston, who is sent to live with her nan in cornwall for a year while her parents are away in canada. For the longest time i resisted the term collector. Seahorse also written sea horse and sea horse is the name given to 45 species of small marine fish in the genus hippocampus. Its a nice pattern and a full sized knife, especially if youre used to tacticals. Case knives still remain the most treasured and sought after by users and collectors alike. Apr 15, 2012 the purpose of the present study was to investigate the dynamics of the reproductive rate over the first few births, and then evaluate the effects of parent ages and mating limitation on the reproductive rate, offspring survivorship and growth of h.
Great prices on case whittler pocket knives, lock blade pocket knives, limited edition knives, and knife sharpeners. The half whittler is a doublehinged pattern based off the pen knife and was designed as the name intended. But two weeks ago at a knife show i saw a case large hunter in red picked bone that was really nice. Amerson farm is a family farming business started in 1918. Great deals from deadwood knives in whittler ebay stores. Im happy to announce its published and available for purchase at our store. Mar 02, 2018 case seahorse whittler, red jigged bone handle, wharncliffe, pen and coping blades. We carry the full line of case knives, and case knife accessories at discount prices, if you do not see what you want, please email or. The company originated in little valley, new york, around the turn of the 20th century, before relocating to its current home, bradford, pennsylvania, in 1905. Unfollow case seahorse whittler to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Their purpose and development from 1650 to the present 9780302006542 by lavery, brian. The pattern rose in popularity in the late 1800s and the knives were exported to america. High quality materials with the hand finishing experience that more than 125 years brings, makes.
Costa more than achieves his stated goals of revealing the evolution of darwins insights and the relevance of his methods now. Ca23365 case cutlery seahorse whittler pocket knife turquoise and curly maple. May 26, 2015 whenever any reader thinks about the ultimate actionadventure books, clive cussler is the name that appears in the mind. With an inky indigo shine, the intricate detail of this corn cob handle adds depth, while neutral tones beautifully bleed and blend together. Damascus sawcut chestnut bone seahorse whittler 6355wh dam case knives the damascus sawcut chest bone family is an elegant series of traditional folding knives. The other day, i was looking for this kind of knife on case s website, and i saw two patterns that interested me.
Seahorses is a great book for children to learn about the life cycle of seahorses. Hippocampus comes from the ancient greek hippokampos. Subscribe to our newsletter t o get the latest updates as soon as they are available. Case seahorse whittler 23365, 4 closed length ss blade, smooth turquoise curly maple handle a natural rippled, maple eye burl pattern wraps this smooth, turquoise handle giving it an exotic, threedimensional effect. History of the wharncliffe blade design knife depot.
Make offer case xx 6355wh engraved seahorse whittler knife, antique bone handles ca11640 sh case xx 2014 brnt cream raindrop damascus seahorse whittler. By continuing on this website you consent to our use of cookies and similar technology, which collect and share with third parties the ip address of your device and browsing information, to make your browsing experience as useful as possible. The case turquoise curly maple seahorse whittler pocket knife is a fine addition to your collection or carry options. Judy is a mom, a grandma, and delights in being married to the love of her life, roger, for over 50 years. If you gotta have a case, probably the best knife they make for whittling is the medium stockman with cv blades. Eventually the pattern was picked up by companies like case. It offers a surprisingly high performance folder that can take on pretty much any other knife, regardless of price range, in its intended function. I like the looks of the seahorse and carry it all the time.
Case cutlery sway back gent red bone pocket knife amazon gp knives. Case seahorse whittler pocket knife 4 turquoise curly. The case seahorse whittler in black g10 is the perfect example of that evolution in materials and blade design. Now i kick myself in the butt because id like to have it back. The seahorse whittler offers up an extra thick wharncliffe blade in place of the clip. Beneath the paler sun by lori maynard beneath the paler sun is a collection of poetry written during the life of indiana poet lori s maynard. Besides writing she likes to sew and is a passionate reader. Their knife, the wharncliffe whittler, was named after a noble englis patron by the name of lord wharncliffe, case got the name for their knife from the unique shape of the handle which is similar to the curved shape of a seahorse. Most case seahorse whittler knives have stainless steel blades. You could see where you were going and where you had come from, all at the same time. Despite 2 prior emails i cannot get a response to my question. Darwins backyard, is a passionate but balanced celebration of the victorian scientists lifelong obsession with enquiry and how the fields and meadows around his home were a microcosm of the wider world. Marine fish, invertebrates, reefs and aquariums new books. Rsl in partnership with zsl authors for animals programme welcomed sir andrew motion to the aquarium for his talk consider the seahorse.
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