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title: "The Little Book of Whittling"
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# 6" x 9" portable size Knife selection & sharpening tips 18 detailed carving projects The Little Book of Whittling

**Price:** € 30.78
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪓 Whittle your way to zen — craft, relax, and belong to the timeless maker’s tribe!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Little Book of Whittling
- **How much does it cost?** € 30.78 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Master the Craft:** Expert guidance from 40 years of experience to sharpen your skills from beginner to pro.
- • **Tool & Wood Wisdom:** Learn the best knives, sharpening techniques, and ideal woods for flawless carving.
- • **18 Hands-On Projects:** From spoons to whistles, create practical and artistic woodcarvings that impress.
- • **Pocket-Sized Creativity:** Compact 6" x 9" format fits your backpack or back pocket for carving anytime, anywhere.
- • **Outdoor Relaxation Ritual:** Transform idle moments on the porch or under the stars into mindful, creative escapes.

## Overview

The Little Book of Whittling is a compact, expertly crafted guide offering 18 step-by-step woodcarving projects, detailed advice on tools and materials, and practical knife sharpening techniques. Authored by Chris Lubkemann with 40 years of experience, it’s designed for both beginners and seasoned carvers seeking a relaxing, creative pastime that connects you with nature and tradition.

## Description

Unwind and relax the old-fashioned way as you whittle away time on your porch or under the stars! Inside, you'll find easy-to-follow instruction on: Convenient & portable 6" x 9" pocket size Advice on tools and materials , including what wood is best to carve How to get started , including choosing and sharpening the best knife 18 projects including knives, forks, spoons, birds, animals, trees, flowers, whistles, & walking sticks Author Chris Lubkemann uses his 40 years' whittling experience to provide you with clear guidance on becoming an expert whittler With a friendly, down-home style, this guide encourages you to whittle away the hours! Whether you're a beginner looking for an easy way to get started in the most basic form of woodcarving, or an advanced carver looking for a relaxing way to spend your free time, The Little Book of Whittling will give you the how-to instruction you need to become an accomplished whittler. This instructional manual provides 18 projects, including knives, forks, birds, animals, trees, and flowers. Chapters detail the proper whittling tools and materials, including what woods are best to carve, and how to start projects by selecting and safely sharpening the best knife for each project. Whether on your front porch—or in the back woods— The Little Book of Whittling will help you learn to how to create fun and useful objects with nothing more than a pocket knife and a twig.

Review: Great Beginners Book for Whittling and Other Outdoor Knowledge - I was so impressed by this little book that I bought a copy for each of my adult children, along with a Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker, and a few other sharpening tools and materials, as well as a block of Basswood. They will be admonished to learn this skill and when the time is right, pass the skill and tools along to my grandchildren... or let me enjoy doing so. This is the first of two great books I have found for learning to whittle; the other is Whittlin' Whistles by Rick Wiebe. Both of these books are filled with illustrations and detail of technique for maintaining your pocketknife to whittle as well as be successful in the projects. On-line one can find instructions for whittling a whistle, a ball in cage, and other items, but a well-illustrated book is more effective. Another booklet I have found is Whittling for Beginners by Salty; this is available only from select Woodcarving stores. Lubkemann's book is a great resource for not only teaching the skill of whittling, but also it offers snippets of outdoorsman and woodlore knowledge covering a very broad range of topics - reminiscent of the Boy Scout Handbook or Field Book of years ago. Ten of his 90 pages cover topics of pocket knife selection (he prefers the versatility of the Swiss Army Tinker), sharpening, and whittling cutting techniques. Lubkemann's projects are drawn from art and utility from the out-of-doors, covering spoon, fork, spreader, carved figures, walking stick, sling-shot, whistle, and more. His raw material is the fallen branches found almost everywhere except for the densest urban setting. Highly recommended.
Review: Excellent book, I used to whittle a bunch as ... - Excellent book , I used to whittle a bunch as a kid and life got in the way until now. I wanted to take it back up so I looked for the knife I used to use (now made in china) so picked a case stockman (medium) knife (awesome knife better then I used to have). Now onto the book.... First off I picked up two books and this is the best one by far for the beginner. It is very detailed on the projects with lots of east to understand pictures as well. Lots of good information from sharpening your knife to how to use it. Now the big bonus is for the true outdoorsman he provides tips on the bottom of the pages that I have only heard growing up in the scouts some were even new to me and I have multiple "survival" type books. Another great thing is he provides bubbles throughout the book with things like animal tracks and lots of other things to use in the outdoors I won't spoil it. For $10 it’s a bargain it will provide hours of things to do. If you need a book to relax and pass time in the outdoors this is one of my favorite ones yet.

## Features

- The Little Book of Whittling

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #568,176 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #72 in Carving Crafts #241 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #340 in Nature Crafts |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 995 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Beginners Book for Whittling and Other Outdoor Knowledge
*by T***Y on December 25, 2013*

I was so impressed by this little book that I bought a copy for each of my adult children, along with a Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker, and a few other sharpening tools and materials, as well as a block of Basswood. They will be admonished to learn this skill and when the time is right, pass the skill and tools along to my grandchildren... or let me enjoy doing so. This is the first of two great books I have found for learning to whittle; the other is Whittlin' Whistles by Rick Wiebe. Both of these books are filled with illustrations and detail of technique for maintaining your pocketknife to whittle as well as be successful in the projects. On-line one can find instructions for whittling a whistle, a ball in cage, and other items, but a well-illustrated book is more effective. Another booklet I have found is Whittling for Beginners by Salty; this is available only from select Woodcarving stores. Lubkemann's book is a great resource for not only teaching the skill of whittling, but also it offers snippets of outdoorsman and woodlore knowledge covering a very broad range of topics - reminiscent of the Boy Scout Handbook or Field Book of years ago. Ten of his 90 pages cover topics of pocket knife selection (he prefers the versatility of the Swiss Army Tinker), sharpening, and whittling cutting techniques. Lubkemann's projects are drawn from art and utility from the out-of-doors, covering spoon, fork, spreader, carved figures, walking stick, sling-shot, whistle, and more. His raw material is the fallen branches found almost everywhere except for the densest urban setting. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book, I used to whittle a bunch as ...
*by I***N on July 29, 2015*

Excellent book , I used to whittle a bunch as a kid and life got in the way until now. I wanted to take it back up so I looked for the knife I used to use (now made in china) so picked a case stockman (medium) knife (awesome knife better then I used to have). Now onto the book.... First off I picked up two books and this is the best one by far for the beginner. It is very detailed on the projects with lots of east to understand pictures as well. Lots of good information from sharpening your knife to how to use it. Now the big bonus is for the true outdoorsman he provides tips on the bottom of the pages that I have only heard growing up in the scouts some were even new to me and I have multiple "survival" type books. Another great thing is he provides bubbles throughout the book with things like animal tracks and lots of other things to use in the outdoors I won't spoil it. For $10 it’s a bargain it will provide hours of things to do. If you need a book to relax and pass time in the outdoors this is one of my favorite ones yet.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book
*by C***S on October 28, 2025*

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## Frequently Bought Together

- The Little Book of Whittling: Passing Time on the Trail, on the Porch, and Under the Stars (Woodcarving Illustrated Books) (Fox Chapel Publishing) Instructions for 18 Down-Home Style Projects
- Complete Starter Guide to Whittling: 24 Easy Projects You Can Make in a Weekend (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Instructions, Tips, and Ready-to-Carve Patterns for Toys & Gifts
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*Last updated: 2026-09-10*