Whittling Handbook

Mr. Benson has written a nice book on whittling. I purchased this for a Christmas present at another local store but had to get one for myself. I like books that don't require multiple carving tools when teaching young folks to whittle and this one is spot on! Highly recommend it. He gives both metric and imperial measurements when needed, encourages safety, explains in easy to understand language. These are all useful skills for any age. The only thing I personally don't use is olive oil as IMHO and experience it can go rancid. I also like the fact that he often reminds the reader to be careful on wood species chosen for eating and cooking utensils as many spoon carvers I have met don't bother or they use a "safe" wood only to finish it with walnut oil. Mr. Benson even takes the space to remind readers how to cure green wood after carving. There are some suggestions for using small gouges and why fixed blades are safer to use but small knife is good enough for these tasks. He does often encourage the new whittled to use their imagination while giving guidelines!

Nice basic whittling book. Great pictures with a lot of really helpful details for the beginner. Some great classic projects also. Highly recommended.

I may give it 5 stars after I get started, but looking through the book only it does appear to be clearly written and provides an historical and personal journey perspective on this hobby. I look forward to starting my own journey in whittling!

This book contains excellent projects that are easy enough for a true beginner, but that yield useful items (forks, letter openers, etc.). The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the author gives great tips and information, obviously from his own vast experience. This is a book for everyone interested in learning an ages-old, historic craft.

So many projects. Where's my knife. Can't wait to sharpen and start whittled. Let me go. Great book enthusiastic and understandable.

I bought this as a gift for my cousin who has recently started whittling. He loved it!

This is a book how to book for beginners. Clear and simple examples.

good ideas

Regalato al mio ragazzo che si sta avvicinando a questa arte ed è molto carino e pratico, contiene diversi progetti realisticamente realizzabili da chi è alle prime armi, molto consigliato!

Te da unas cuantas ideas para tallar y te enseña algunas técnicas. Una pena que no se traduzca al castellano

Super plein d'idée pour recycler la taille de mes noisetiers: étiquettes de plantes écrites au pyrograveur, plantoir, coupe papier, fourchette, sifflet que j'ai essayé, c'était si facile à faire je recommande livraison très rapide commandé jeudi soir reçu dimanche matin

If you want to get started with whittling then this is a excellent choice which provides advice on tools, materials, skills and also has instructions on a number of projects.

Basically answered all the questions I have on how to begin, tools, safety issues, great small projects, types of suitable materials, sourcing and storage of green wood. Can wait to get harvesting and started whittling!