I think being able to whittle is cool. Do you, or know anyone that can?
Not exactly, although when I was young I used to like to mess around with wood, by carving and shaving it.
I'm sure that was fun. Did you develop any kind of skill by doing it?
Not really, I just liked to play around casually with a pocket knife
Yes, well, i never gave it a go. But, I was amazed and some of the things people can carve by doing it.
I agree, I think there is some amazingly decorative whittling out there!
Yes, there is a YouTube guy that will blow your mind with what he can create! Absolutely amazing.
I will have to check it out, was he doing it professionally, or mainly as a hobby?
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I wonder if he ever got any injuries, knives aren't always safe. Some whittles use a leather thimble to protect their thumbs.