[MelNM]

As far as knives go, it sounds like your just getting started. There are thousands of choices out there.
Get yourself a roughing knife and a detail knife to start with. The kniives that Rick sells are all high quality so you can't go wrong. I'm sort of a tool junky, I have 8 knives, but mainly use only 2. But I'm always on a quest for that knife that never needs sharpening. Have fun carving.
Mel

[CSM Carver]

Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to getting acquainted with the site and learning more about carving. I will look to update my knife collection soon, and try my had at carving in the round. My relief carving is getting better, but I still need the practice. I appreciate the suggestions on books, articles, and pointing me to sources.
Carving.

[J Wardwell]

CSM, What ever you do, take it slow!! Remember you don't have a Colonel breathing down your neck!! OOORAH!!!

[whitecree]

Originally Posted by squbrigg

Makes me glad I'm normal!!!

Bob

Define "normal". :P

Definitely check out Rick's website
http://www.littleshavers.com/

Lots of interesting stuff.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

uh oh....boy he got your number fast Bob ha ha

[squbrigg]

Whitecree....You got me!!! So, I'm not normal......who is! Everyone is crazy, some are just a bit crazier than others!!!

Bob

[whitecree]

heh heh heh.

[DICK "chipncut" CAIN]

Welcome CSM,
I can tell you one thing. I think "Highly" of Pfeil tools. I didn't know how sharp a tool should be, until I bought a couple of there chisels. They came pre-honed. After that I sharpened mine like there's, & carving became much easier for me after that.
I'm sure you're going enjoy this forum. They'll keep you well advised.
Dick

[Nancy_G]

Glad to have you with us CMS

Hey J Wardell - "Remember you don't have a Colonel breathing down your neck!! OOORAH!!!"
Count your blessings I have a retired colonel breathing down my neck 24/7

[rick-in-seattle]

Nancy,
He is probably just trying to be lovable.