• Marechan@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      Thanks ! Without the base, around 7 cm (~3 in). I’m pretty pleased with the silhouette as well even though the picture does not show it well…

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      1 year ago

      Thanks ! Mostly from my garden, from pruning trees. So far I also tried pine (too fibrous to my taste), horse chestnut (pretty much like hazel but harder) and a piece of bicentennial oak which dulled my blades in a eyeblink. Next up I have some thuya and beech to play with.

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        1 year ago

        Neat. I’ve never considered whittling before - I found this post from /local. What sort of tools do you use? I assume it’s not just a pocket knife like you see in movies? (And sandpaper and stain obviously)

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          For this one, actually yes only a pocket knife (opinel folding knife) but now I have opted for a more ergonomic knife (shorter blade and larger handle) and I also have a hook blade for hollow forms such as spoons.