@wood_ilya: No way—I have a banana and a piece of wood; it’s bound to turn into a work of art, since it’s wood carving, after all. You simply need to prepare for the process, and the beautiful knife will itself whittle away the excess wood from the piece. And if you put in plenty of effort, you’ll be able to carve—just like I did—this beautiful banana that you can spin on your finger; a single piece of wood and true craftsmanship.