How to Choose a Wood Carving Knife

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Tip 1 - what is the best knife for wood carving and whittling? Robin Wood

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Paul Roszbach | permalink

If you have the best knife for wood carving and whittling it is so much easier. The best knives do not cost a fortune either, this is what to look for.

For further reading: http://www.robin-wood.co.uk/wood-craft-blog/2010/11/29/what-is-the-best-knife-for-wood-carving-and-whittling/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Wood Whittling 101

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Amos Ip | permalink

This instructable covers basic wood whittling technique. You will learn a little bit about tools, wood, technique, and safety. Hopefully it will be en...

For further reading: http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Whittling-101/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to design and make a wood carving knife

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Dennis Jett | permalink

I will show you how to make a wood carving knife with a minimum of tools. This knife is perfect for carving the shrink cup in my last instructable ...

For further reading: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-design-and-make-a-perfect-carving-knife/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - A Beginner’s Guide to Whittling

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Andy Patel | permalink

The Yankee boy, before he's sent to school, Well knows the mysteries of that magic tool, The pocket-knife. To that his wistful eye Turns, while he hears hi
Tags: whittling,how to,,manly skills,projects

For further reading: http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/12/12/a-beginners-guide-to-whittling/ ^[4]