When wood carving and whittling, it is sometimes very beneficial to carve small pieces. Some of the advantages are:
1. A single wood carving knife and possibly a v-tool is all that is needed to complete the project
2. There is not much cost involved, because there is a limited amount of wood being used
3. Very little clean-up is needed as compared to larger carving projects
4. Only requires a small area for the carving process
5. Can be completed just about anywhere you are allowed to have a wood carving knife and a small piece of wood
6. They can be completed rather quickly and many times in one short sitting
7. Become attention getters and conversation starters
8. Are very fun to complete and give away after carving