Every now and then you may run across some wood that is just too dry or hard to whittle. Attempting to cut into the wood with a knife causes the wood to splinter and dulls out your knife really...
Posts by Brian Carver
You can use both exacto knives and utility knives for whittling and to great effect. As they have replaceable blades, this makes it easy to quickly swap your blade for a sharp one and keep...
You don't need a specialized whittling knife to carve wood, you can use your trusty pocket knife instead! I have been whittling with my pocket knives since I was 10 as they were what was in my...
Your first time whittling may be a little challenging at first as you may make common mistakes like slicing too deep or not keeping your knife nice and sharp. They may start to discourage you as...
Whittling is one of my favorite pastimes and a hobby I can take with me anywhere! The ability to make art with only a few tools and a block of wood makes the barrier to entry extremely low, making...
A project's scope will sometimes draw a whittler away from using scrap or scavenged wood, leading the artist on a search for better canvases for their creations. Luckily, quality wood suitable for...