A WHITTLE DOODLE is a carving done only with a knife that is in essence “doodling with a knife.” Like doodling with a pencil, doodling with a knife is a free hand and free minded endeavor that does not have an overall plan.  Doodling is what comes as one is doodling.  Even though several Whittle Doodles have been done over the years and some themes are repeated, yet no two are exactly alike.  To carve only with a knife is a challenge in and of itself that brings a special kind of satisfaction when the end result turns out better than imagined.  Each Whittle Doodle, like any carving project, is a new journey that brings its own surprises and serendipity discoveries of imagination.

The WOOD BEE CARVER is primarily a “knife carver” who carves with numerous knives, many of which are homemade in the tinkering process.  But when asked for a knife that can be recommended for purchase,  Ralph E. Long knives are at the top of the list because of tried and true carve-ability of his knives.  Thus, this Whittle Doodle was carved exclusively with a Ralph E. Long knife which was a pleasure to create and doodle this commissioned Whittle Doodle.

What follows is a panoramic photographic tour all around the Long Knife Whittle Doodle allowing the pictures to speak in thousand word descriptions.

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