In 50 Things to Do with a Penknife (Princeton Architectural Press) by Matt Collins, a horticultural consultant at the Garden Museum in London, showcases a practical guide for whittling with a penknife ...

CASTRO VALLEY — Today’s lesson: How to carve a lifelike wooden fish, in two simple steps. Step 1: Start with a sturdy block of clean, knot-free wood, such as a foot of 3-by-6-inch cedar. Step 2: Cut ...

Bluegills, crappies and different subspecies of trout glide around pieces of driftwood, mouths gaping open, their eyes unwavering and scales glistening. No, they aren’t real, nor are they mounted ...

Orland >> A golden trout and blue gill perch on the mantle, a leopard eel lurks in a hallway, a queen angelfish hovers near the wall — Mike Buelna’s home is swimming with fish. Earlier this month, he ...

SYLVAN LAKE, MI -- Bob Batchik has long been hooked on fish and fishing: bluegills, trout, bass, pike and perch. He isn’t fussy. He likes them all - particularly if he has a carving knife in hand. An ...

This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life. Your trusty pocket knife can do a lot more than open Amazon packages. Knives are an indispensable part of any outdoor survival kit. When used to ...