Journal Quotes - Jack-Knife Origin
January 22, 1996
I was drawn to carving at an early age and reinforced positively by my parents. On a family trip to Nova Scotia we witnessed skilled woodworkers building model sailing ships from scratch. We wanted to do likewise, so jack knives were purchased to aid us in our efforts.

Jason, Shane and Kent Wilson, carving near Baddeck, NS Canada (circa late 1960s)
How I wanted to carve, to create a small world of my own from a piece of wood.


Jason, Shane and Kent Wilson, carving near Baddeck, NS Canada (circa late 1960s)
How I wanted to carve, to create a small world of my own from a piece of wood.