The Whittling Starter Kit GAW II — Winner Chosen — See Post #44

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It was a quest to find a good whittling knife that originally led me to the Porch. Not only did I find the information and advice I was seeking, I also found a great community made up friendly, courteous people who are incredibly generous with their time, knowledge, and treasure. It's a good place and I like it here. It seems only fitting that I should do my little part to help engender an interest in whittling among the other members of the Porch.

I know that getting started with whittling can be overwhelming for some. What knife should I use? How do I get it sharp enough? What is sharp enough, anyway? Where do I find wood? What are the basic techniques?

To help with that, I'm hosting my second Whittling Starter Kit GAW with everything you need to sidestep those questions and skip straight to the joy of turning small pieces of wood into even smaller pieces of wood. Up for grabs this year:

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- Camillus 72: sharpened and ready to whittle
- Two-sided strop and (not pictured) a chunk of green compound: to keep the blades whittlin' sharp
- Carving glove: because I only want you to be cutting wood
- A copy of Classic Whittling: Basic Techniques & Old-time Projects: a great introduction to basic techniques & sharpening and detailed instructions for a wide selection of projects
- A variety of basswood pieces to get you started

The glove pictured is mine. I'll order a new one of the correct size once the winner has been selected.

Here's a closer view of knife:

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The Camillus 72 is my favorite pattern for whittling. At 3 5/8" inches long it fits comfortably in the hand and its slim profile rides well in the pocket, making it also a fine choice for EDC. Its small clip and coping blades are capable and versatile whittlers. I'll sharpen them for whittling and leave the factory edge on the main so that you can set it up to your liking for other uses.

This GAW is open to those who:

- Have an interest in learning to whittle
- Are an active member of the Porch: at least 20 posts in the Traditional forum prior to the start of this thread and with at least one of those being made within the past two months
- Are at least 18 years old and legally able to receive and own the knife

Entrants from outside of the United States are welcome. Please note, however, that (1) you are responsible for customs, VAT, and any other import fees if you win and (2) I must omit the basswood pieces from the package both to save shipping weight and to avoid potential customs issues with unfinished wood.

To enter, please clearly state that you are in and share a bit about one of your favorite pastimes. Whittling's one of mine. :)

The winner will be chosen by random number generator on the morning of Wednesday, May 31.

Thanks everyone for looking and good luck to all those who enter!

Edit—The winner has been chosen: see post #44.
 
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This is a very cool giveaway. Thanks for your generosity!

Not an entry as I already have my own whittling gear.
 
I'll echo what Christian said. Very generous of you. This is also not an entry, since I started whittling a while back (about 50 years back, actually).
 
I was just looking at whittling stuff to get started... as such, I am in! Thanks for the opportunity and good luck to everyone!

Knife collecting has really blossomed to a happy pastime of mine over the last couple of years. I'm very glad that more recently I've discovered the joy of traditional knives.
 
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That Camillus looks really nice.

I'm glad you're including a glove. I was whittling away last night and I inflicted the worst cut I've ever had on two fingers. It was emergency room bad but I'm stubborn and cheap so I used wound seal. My cut proof glove was sitting on my lap at the time. Not very smart. I think I would have gotten a sharp poke but I would have saved a weeks worth of bandaid application.

Whomever wins this, please use the glove!!!!



Edit: not an entry. Super cool GAW!!!!
 
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That is a great idea, very generous of you. That camillus is a beaut'! May I ask where you got it?
 
I am in. I have wanted to learn how to whittle for a good while. I thought it would be a good way to unwind when I get home from work. I have thought about trying spoons too. But for one reason or another I don't. That looks like a great starter kit. That Camillus 72 is sweet as well.
About my past time, we'll since my son and daughter are grown I've slowed down quiet a bit. I do like knives, guns, and old stuff and spend time acquiring more when I have the means.
thank you Greg, for an awesome Gaw.
 
Awesome giveaway. I just recently started whittling using my northwoods willamette and I an older case 6308 i just bought. Last night I accidentally turned the whale I was whittling into a blob of nothing by cutting the tail too thin :(. Lately since the weather has been so nice I've been fishing. Not really catching anything, but its still nice to relax
 
Awesome GAW, Im in!

My favorite pastime, besides drooling over knives, is poking around in the garden. I bought my first home 2 years ago. Tending to the garden relaxes me. Thanks for this opportunity.
 
I'm in! And thanks for this GAW. My biggest pastimes are judo and fishing, but I would love to get into whittling.
 
I'm IN! One of my favorite past times is going out hunting with my father and grandfather when he is feeling up to it. I'm passing down this to my son who also enjoys going out in the woods as well.
Thanks for the opportunity!!
 
I'm in! Thanks for your generous GAW. It would be awesome to learn and then pass the skill and ability down to my sons as they get older.
 
What a fantastic giveaway Greg, with a very thoughtfully put together prize :) Not an entry please, but good luck everyone :thumbsup:
 
Thank you, I am in.

One of my favorite past times was hanging out, fishing, and general horsing aroud with my Dad and my Brothers on the lake (in a boat or on shore alike) that we used to have a cabin on. We had the same cabin in our family from the age 2 - 21 of my life.
There were plenty of adventures to be had.

Thanks again and best of luck to the entrants.
 
I am in. Very nice GAW. I really like that you included the book. Maybe I could graduate from whittled pointy sticks and the occasional spool.

I really enjoy fishing, especially with my kids. It's a special thrill to watch their faces light up when the bite is on.

Cheers.
 
Not an entry, just wanted to give you a big thumbs up for hosting this GAW!
 
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image.jpeg I'm in, I have my very first go at trying to whittle something today, I copied a design that I had seen buy another BF member Gary-w-graley and tried to whittle it into the handle of an Opinel No8, using my GEC 66. Here's a couple of photos, but I would like to be able to improve my skills with a proper whittling knife.

Forgot to add that my pass times other than knives are cycling and motorcycling. If you are in my age group you might recognise my motorcycle which is my pride and joy.
 
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Thank you for then chance, I'm in. What an awesome GAW!

I've tried whittling a couple of times, the first time I used a Victorinox penknife since it's my sharpest knife. I need more experience in sharpening to become confident enough to sharpen my Case and GEC knives ... Then I tried whittling a bit of a harder wood with my #13 whittler, but I kept on cutting my fingers with that darn sheepsfoot. :oops: I think such a glove would help a lot with that. :D

In my country hunting is something not a lot of people do, even if they live in the countryside. Fishing more so and I've enjoyed it as a kid with my dad, haven't done it in years though. Mushroom picking in the wood in late summer and autumn is one of my favourite pastimes. Always gotta have a good sharp knife with you too.
 
Awesome giveaway! I don't really need another hobby, but this one might be a cheaper alternative!!! Unlike other giveaways, the draw isn't so much the sweet knife, but the activity. Cool idea!


Please include me.
 
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