Tälj! A Book about Wood, Knives and Axes (book, Swedish)

A sharp knife and a piece of wood are all you need to start whittling. Every piece of wood holds an endless number of possible objects; it is just a matter of removing what does not belong.

Besides basic wood knowledge and a review of knife and axe techniques, the book contains some thirty fun and practical projects, from classic whittled items such as kitchen utensils, ladles, coffee scoops and hooks to more contemporary creations such as a bartender kit, beard combs, maracas and chopsticks. It also portrays some inspiring people who are passionate about whittling today.

Whittling makes no dust and the shavings are easy to sweep up, so it works just as well at the kitchen table in a flat as by the woodshed in the country. The book also gives tips on finding suitable wood even if you live far from the forest.

Hannes Dahlrot is a cabinetmaker and sculptor, trained at the Gotland and Grebbestad folk high schools, and received his journeyman's certificate from Capellagården in 2008. Henrik Francke is a freelance writer and whittling enthusiast. Published by Natur & Kultur. In Swedish.

From the reviews:
"A very loving book about everything you can do with a knife and a piece of wood." Magnus Utvik, SVT Gomorron Sverige
"As far as I can judge, everything a beginner needs to know is here." Corren