50 Things to Do with a Penknife: the whittler's guide to life

A Beautifully Presented, Practical Gift Guide To The Age-old Art Of Whittling. There Are 50 Projects Featured In The Book, Ranging From Quick Makes To More Elaborate Projects, And Even A Chapter On Creating Things From Cork. The 8 Main Themes Are: Quick Things – Including A Doorstop, A Bookmark And A Gift-box Book; Into The Woods – Including A Willow Whistle, Walking Stick, Fish Hook And Slingshot; Around The House – Including Chopsticks, Coat And Crochet Hooks; Cork Creations – Including A Succulent Pot, Stamp, And Earphones Spool; Ornamental Carving – Including A Boat, A Deer And A Spinning Top; Kitchen Carving – Including A Carrot Flute, Apple Candle And Onion Flower; The Natural World – Including A Bird Feeder And Instructions To Prepare A Fish For Cooking, A Graft An Apple Tree. The Projects Cater For A Range Of Skill Levels And The Instructions Are Complemented By Smart Step-by-step Illustrations, Which Highlight The Tactile Quality Of The Material In Hand. The Book Also Includes An Introduction With Advice On Selecting A Penknife, Maintaining Your Blade, Choosing Your Caving Material, And Carving Techniques. Featuring The Ultimate Crossover Of Cool Craftsmanship And Savvy Survival-skill Projects, This Book Is The Perfect Gift For Creative Adventurers.