Hi I really like whittling, by carving shapes out of raw wood 
That's creative! What do you Whit?
Typically just raw wood with a small-bladed knife, usually a pocket knife.
What do you make with them?
A variety of tools, mostly chisels, gouges, with or without a mallet.
What's the history of whiting practice?
whittling" is a historical, decorative technique in Norway using an ax to create a herringbone pattern.
Safety.
It's a good idea to protect your thumb with a leather thimble, and your holding hand with a cut-resistant glove.
Wood types.
While any type of wood can be used for whittling, there are woods which are easier to work with and whittle better than others. Soft woods with a small grain, such as basswood, are easier to whittle and are relatively inexpensive. Hardwoods
Whittling
Whittling may refer either to the art of carving shapes out of raw wood using a knife or a time-occupying, non-artistic (contrast wood carving for artistic process) process of repeatedly shaving slivers from a piece of wood.
Background of whittling.
Casual whittling is typically performed with a light, small-bladed knife, usually a pocket knife. Specialized whittling knives, with fixed single blades, are preferred for sculpting artistic work. They have thick handles which are easier to grip for long periods