Carving a 6" Santa

[@brendancart5706]

Mr. Kevin I pray that you are doing well and in good health. We miss you on KZbin.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Brendan. I'm fine. It's with my hands I had trouble since before Christmas. They are slowly coming around. Some nerve damage and over use. I had to take a new job and don't have much time to spare. I hope to get back to doing some videos real soon

[@drock6310]

Amazing Kevin! Always enjoy watching your videos. Hoping all is well and looking forward to any new videos you may have. From myself and the children here in Ireland ☘️

[@tomstadnyk546]

Your carvings are always unique! Pure pleasure to watch your videos. Also nice to see the legendary fish knife and its detail partner. Thanks!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Tom.

[@picker2394]

Always a pleasure to watch your carving

[@davidlansing1870]

So very glad to see a new video from you Kevin! Your carving and carvings are such an inspiration to me and I'm sure everyone! I hope all is well on the east coast.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you David. I had a couple issues to deal with this fall. Things are starting to get back on track now

[@davidlansing1870]

@@KevinCoates98 that is good news indeed! I wish you all the best from here on.

[@ubaldoperrone9958]

@@KevinCoates98 hello my friend.i found the carving knives.send me address.thank u don

[@KevinCoates98]

@@ubaldoperrone9958 Hi Don, I wondered how you were. The last time I spoke to you were sick. Hope you got on ok. My address: Kevin Coates PO Box 178 Winterton,nl Canada A0B 3M0 Thank you very much

[@joebtemp]

Welcome back Kevin. As usual, another great whittle. I love the eyes on these Santas. That was a big chunk of wood but you always make it look so easy. There will definitely be a couple of these for friends this year, thank you for the inspiration.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Joe. These are pretty easy to do

[@22ceedee]

good to see you again . love seeing you use the fish knife again ,makes me want to get mine out again . thanks for this Kevin !

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you. The good old fish knife

[@Rick-ue5kc]

So happy to see you back with another great carve. Thank you.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Rick

[@aidanbradypop]

The day was great when I saw a video from you. Then it got even better when I noticed you were using the fish knife!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Sir

[@maddieadams75]

He’s amazing, always nice to see what you are carving ❤ 🎅

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Maddie

[@GBM13]

Здравствуйте, Кевин. Рад, что Вы снова появились с новым видео. Начал переживать. Надеюсь, что у Вас все хорошо. Спасибо за новую прекрасную работу.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you. All is good. I was very busy all fall and didn't have time to do any videos. I hope to get another one this week with any luck

[@bernardmcmahon7434]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching you carve this Santa. Thanks for sharing.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks 👍

[@4563582]

Kevin, it is a great satisfaction to see your work, and even greater joy to see that the fisherman's knife is still in use. receive a big hug from a distance, Merry Christmas

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you and a Merry Christmas to you too

[@bssn9469]

I like the santa! Really enjoyed the video, especially fascinated by how you create more surface area for the forehead and eyes with each cut! Thanks!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@ginabirks4910]

He is an adorable Santa, glad your back carving with us Kevin.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Gina

[@Lukeys_workshop]

love seeing the master at work, I have been heavily influenced by seeing you carvings in my house and all around homes in Newfoundland .Its so cool to watch the process and learn new tricks.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you. Over the years I probably done 9000-10000 carvings that's out there somewhere

[@blackpanther7727]

You have been missed! Great project - I love it!!!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you 👍

[@BeaverCraftTools]

Great work! 😍

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@whittler0507]

Those Santas are great Kevin ..Excellemt teaching or the Holidays ..Thank you so much for sharing

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Gene. A good time to do for Christmas

[@daleb2148]

Thanks for another great video. You have helped me improve my whittling skills. Keep them coming.

[@KevinCoates98]

You're welcome. Glad they help. Thanks

[@davidhawley1132]

Looking forward to attempting this design.

[@mattaltland1351]

Thanks Kevin for the great video. Happy holidays my friend.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Matt. Same to you

[@WhittlingWoods]

Great work Kevin, excellent craftsmanship! 👍✌️

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@brucekearley8971]

Hi Kevin, wonderful carving & wonderful to watch you carve. What size of gouge did you use in this carving? All your carvings bring me right into the image you are carving & makes me feel I can have a conversation with each character. That is truly the sign of a master carver. You are indeed a master at your art. Thank you.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Bruce. It's a straight gouge. 3/8"

[@raimundomartinsdeloiolafil7879]

E pensar que esse magnífico é autodidata! Bravo! Abraço desde Brasil!🇧🇷

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@chuckfisher1351]

Oh my gosh welcome back! Beautiful santas can't wait to get home and watch all the video. My wife has been showing me your work on Instagram. Still amazing.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Chuck

[@antoniosquillace880]

Complimenti per gli intagli stupendi che fai, ma anche sentire il rumore del coltello che intaglia il legno, è una sensazione straordinaria. Sei stato la prima persona che ho visto intagliare il legno, e da subito mi hai trasmesso la voglia di intagliare. Grazie 😊

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you. Nice to know you were inspired to pick up carving from my video

[@Terryclarkester]

So glad to see you back with your trusty knives.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Terry

[@5yellowfrog5]

It’s good to have you back.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@punchion]

Nice to see you back Kevin. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you. Hopefully I can get more time for videos in the New Year. That's the plan anyway. Merry Christmas to you too

[@robertseeburger869]

Nice carving, always a delight to see you carving.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Robert

[@Steve20333]

I really enjoyed this video , I wish you a very merry Christmas ! May GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY . AMEN !

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too

[@OzarkArtsandCrafts]

Very nice. I'll be doing something like this for next Christmas. Easy to follow. Enjoyed. Keep on, keeping on!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks

[@bobdalia5079]

Welcome back Kevin! Excellent video.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Bob

[@barbaragill3470]

I really enjoy watching you carve. The way you position the camera and your hands makes your carving extremely to follow. What wood are you using?

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you. I carve white pine

[@augusthermann2421]

Excellent as usual! Greetings from Germany 🎅👋

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you August

[@oldncarvingJohn]

Absolutely brilliant. Carvers I follow keep mentioning your name. Finally followed you up and have subscribed.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you John

[@tomevans4402]

Great carving

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Tom

[@Alberto1993]

Hi Kevin! It’s everything alright? Didn’t see a video from long time. Just checking out. Have a nice day!

[@scottstafford3550]

Mr. Coates enjoy watching your videos. What brand carving knife do you use? Also where did you get the fish knife? Thank you so much. Scott

[@KevinCoates98]

I have 3 OCC knives that I really like. The fish knife I had from my teenage years when I worked in the cod fishery. Thank you

[@scottstafford3550]

@@KevinCoates98 Thank you so much. Just ordered an OCC whittling knife 1 1/2 inch.

[@gregorgman]

very nice video Kevin, is that pine your working with?

[@arche2082]

Great carvings. What wood is it?

[@ArthurRedfield17]

Welcome back kevin!! You were missed 🎉

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Alex

[@hansonliu4766]

Super cool !

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@leoamattnet4822]

Fish knife!!

[@KevinCoates98]

My trusted old fish knife

[@glennavasoli1903]

It’s magic!!!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@FPS31]

Hello kevin are u gonna make a new video soon? Could you try and carve a miner that is 6 inch tall with a headlamp and a lantern? That would be cool

[@NikkijsNWA]

I know you get this all the time, but, what kind of knife was this originally?

[@augusthermann2421]

🐟 Fish knife!

[@KevinCoates98]

Fish knife is correct

[@donburnside6448]

Hey Kevin Don here I wanted to ask you about your carving station. Do you have a block screwed to your work surface to push against?

[@KevinCoates98]

Hey Don. With my day to day carving I always use a piece of wood to hold the carving against. I will do it with my videos once I get a better setup. It takes a lot of strain off your hands and gives you better control with the knife

[@IslandShrooms]

You have been missed!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@nusberg9300]

Продолжайте это делать. Мы учимся по этим видеоурокам! Спасибо большое! Привет из России ❤❤🇷🇺

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you