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Carve 8 Small Handles recipe

Carve 8 Small Handles is a carving crafting recipe in Project Zomboid Build 42. It makes Small Handle x8. It needs Carving level 1.

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Skill, learning and time

  • It is known from the start; no book or skill level is needed to see it.
  • Skill needed: Carving 1.
  • Experience: 10 XP in Carving.
  • Base crafting time: 400 (game time units in the recipe file).
  • Can be crafted in your hands.
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Quick answers

How do you make Small Handle in Project Zomboid?

Use the Carve 8 Small Handles recipe (Carving category). You need Long Stick or Sapling and these tools: any sharpknife or any meatcleaver.

What skill does Carve 8 Small Handles need?

It needs Carving level 1.

How do I learn the Carve 8 Small Handles recipe?

It is known from the start; no book or skill level is needed to see it.

How much XP does Carve 8 Small Handles give?

It gives 10 XP in Carving per craft.

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