Along the way we spotted a tree where there were very visible tiger claw marks showing it had been used as a scratching post!
Luckily, this little kitty did not decide to use my arms as a scratching post as a truly feral cat would do.
Provide your kitten a with a good cat scratching post.
Since you know your cat is going to scratch anyway, why not head him off at the pass a provide him with a proper scratching post made of materials that will entice him to shred to his heart's delight?
A scratching post or combination scratching post and cat tree will help save your furniture from abuse as well as offer your cat some exercise and entertainment.