50 Things to do with a Penknife

By Matt Collins

A beautifully presented, practical gift guide to the age-old art of whittling. The 50 projects featured in the book are divided into 8 main themes:

• Quick Things – including a doorstop, a bookmark and a fire poker
• Ornamental – including a boat, a bangle and chess pieces
• Creature Comforts – including a horse’s head, crow and whale
• Around The House – including clothes pegs, chopsticks and a recipe stand
• Into The Woods – including a whistle, walking stick, meat smoker and fish hook
• Elaborate Carvings – including a spoon, spinning top and a penny box
• The Natural World – including a bird feeder and flowerbed markers
• Cork Creation – including a succulent pot and ornamental cork

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. Featuring the ultimate crossover of cool craftsmanship and savvy survival-skill projects, this book is the perfect gift for creative adventurers.