If you are just getting into whittling, there are several common mistakes that many beginners may encounter! These mistakes could be the difference between you enjoying yourself or giving up completely!

00:08 - Using your knife to pry wood
01:16 - Scraping the edge on wood
02:30 - Not honing your knife
03:42 - Cutting against the grain
05:43 - Not paying attention to where your fingers are

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