Bushcraft Whittling Projects for Carving Useful Tools at Camp and in the Field

Bushcraft Whittling, Projects for Carving Useful Tools at Camp and in the Field by Rick Wiebe presents an easy and fun introduction to an essential self-sufficiency skill for hunters, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. In Bushcraft Whittling, master whittler Wiebe shows step-by-step how anyone with a common pocketknife, a hatchet, and an itch to do something with their hands can make projects that are fun, eye-catching, and useful. Bushcraft Whittling will show you the tools you need (all available at any hardware store), the right cutting techniques, carving safety, how to select the right wood, and how to make dozens of useful items at your campsite. Bushcraft Whittling is the perfect low-effort introduction to the fun and relaxing hobby of whittling, as well as an excuse to use that fun knife you just bought. The craft of bushcraft whittling is the art of shaping improvised campsite and hiking implements that requires no special tools or complex techniques. You can practice on just about any wood that comes to hand. Plus, being able to make your firewood tinder, tent pegs, walking sticks, roasting sticks, and digging tools can be a lifesaver on the trail.

Rick Wiebe has been whittling for over 60 years, and his pieces are in private collections worldwide. Wiebe teaches whittling and carving to children ages 9 and up and adults. Wiebe has written articles on carving for Carving Magazine and Woodcarving Illustrated, and he is the author of Whittlin’ Whistles and Classic Whittling.

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