Drive six or so hours up the A1 from London and, tucked away unassumingly among the traditional Victorian buildings, old sweet stores and delicatessens of Alnmouth sits The Whittling House.

It’s just over 4 inches long when folded up, making it handy for slipping into a pocket and having on hand when spare whittling time comes about. The Old Timer 24OT Folding Whittling Knife ...