Whittling Starter (new version)

Description

Whittling is so much fun.

Here is our new version of a great starter kit for kids and adults of all ages: from ages 8 – 98! You have everything here you need in this kit to embark on the start of a wonderful whittling adventure. As well as being able to start your skills with the whittling stick (see video), and develop them further as you carve lovely and functional Scandinavian Style Butter Knives – the new inclusion of a Little Snake carving blank will provide the opportunity for you to also begin to explore the engaging world of carving birds and animals.

Parents will know their child, but generally we suggest age 8 as the good starting age. For adults and kids alike, whittling can be a very engaging and absorbing activity. It is great for developing hand to eye co-ordination, body awareness, spacial relations skills, building muscle tone in the fingers and hands, aiding brain development, and for learning to take personal responsibility for oneself. It is recommended that kids are under parent supervision when learning to whittle. These Phurba R13 Sloyd Knives are not toys. They are beautiful Ukrainian made knives which are used by professional woodworkers as well as by hobbyists. They are razor sharp, and come ready to use . Blunt knives are often more dangerous than sharp ones! The Phurba brand knives do not come with a sheath. Ensure you have a way to protect the blade when not in use, to keep it sharp.

The kit contains one (1) Phurba R13 Sloyd knife, one (1) Whittling Stick, one (1) Small Snake Blank, and two (2) Butter Knife Blanks.

It is recommended that you view the videos we have put up on our YouTube Channel (thejoyofwood), starting with the Introduction to Whittling Skills https://youtu.be/HnJ8F9x1N3c
then move on to “Carve a Butter Knife from a Blank” https://youtu.be/oL0NdSn5xng

It is best to learn good safe techniques right from the start! We can help you there!