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Whittling wood is one of the most calming and meditative crafts we do at Forest School. If you’ve ever taught in a classroom, you wouldn’t believe the calm, focus and engagement you’ll find in a whittling circle of usually rambunctious children. It has to be seen to be believed.

In this episode we talk about all things whittling: how to keep children safe when using pocket knives, which knives we recommend, how to take care of your knife, which wood to whittle, what to make and how old children can be to start whittling – the answer might just surprise you.

👉 Discussion Points

• The benefits of whittling and children owning a pocket knife
• Safety tips to keep children safe when using pocket knives
• Technique
• Which knives we recommend
• Knife care & safe storage
• Which wood to use
• Projects to whittle 
• Recommended starting age for children

👉 Purchase Pocket Knives & Whittling Tools Here:

• Opinel Wooden Peeler (great intro to whittling tool)
• My First Opinel Whittling Pocket Knife (our best seller and the knife we recommend for beginners)
• Opinel Classic No.8 Pocket Knife (a classic knife for older, more experienced children or adults)
• Alpine Leather Sheath (somewhere safe to keep your knife)
• Opinel Secatuers (the only kid proof ones we've ever found! These are virtually unbreakable)
• Opinel Folding Saw (a most excellent gift for the gardener - or adventurer in your family)

👉 Listeners Offer
Our Early Bird Offer for our Online Intro to Bush Kindy Course ends midnight Wed 28th October 2020!!

👉 Further Education
Book us for a workshop or consult to train your teachers/educators in the safe use of pocket knives for groups.

👉 Wildlings Forest School Contact Details

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