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?
Well, it started out as a decorative technique in Norway using an ax to create a herringbone pattern. But evolved from there.
Is it an export commodity?
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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