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Many people are happy with using their Victorinox Swiss Army Knife to simply shave the bark off a branch or whittle a sharp point on a stick. Those who are a bit more ambitious want some great project ideas. Most people are only aware of about four whittling projects: the walking stick, the roasting spit, the slingshot, and the archery bow. They may not consider any other possibilities. In this book, I would like to show you thirty-three unique project ideas to open the door to infinite possibilities and give you the inspiration to match your ambition. Compared to my first book, Crafting with the Pocket Knife, this book focuses less on classic projects like forks, spoons, and a spinning top. It also isn’t about whittling tools for camping like my second book, Outdoors with a Swiss Army Knife. This book contains unique projects that are slightly more demanding. They are a collection of my personal favorite projects, toys, instruments, and everyday items. Who ever thought of making a balloon saxophone or a crossbow with a Swiss Army Knife? How do you build an apple slingshot, a parachute, or a catapult?

It has brought me much joy to develop these projects. Collecting ideas, tinkering, and developing projects are my absolute favorite parts of my profession as a Swiss Army Knife expert. I created each project at least ten times myself before I could be sure it was ready for this book. I spent months working on the best approaches and techniques. I whittled an equivalent of two trees’ worth of wood and sticks before I got the projects to be the way I wanted them for this book. I created what seemed like a ton of practice projects, and some of the “guinea pigs” were ultimately rejected.

My three children and I appreciate the objects and toys we’ve made ourselves much more than those manufactured for store shelves. Each unique piece contains a unique part of nature, passionately designed and built by hand. It is a true representation of my craft, in the very literal sense.

So, let’s get started! Everything you need to create your one-of-akind projects can be found in nature, in your home, or even in the trash. The only tool you need is the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife with a saw attachment.

I wish you luck and lots of success!

—Felix Immler

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”

—Dalai Lama