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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Kennedy on February 02, 2014, 08:17:27 pm

Title: Drawknife needed
Post by: Kennedy on February 02, 2014, 08:17:27 pm
Does anyone know where to get a good draw knife? I have an old rusty one but it needs to retire.
Title: Re: Drawknife needed
Post by: osage outlaw on February 02, 2014, 09:31:46 pm
Antique stores or flea markets are a good place to pick one up.  I see them on Craigslist sometimes.
Title: Re: Drawknife needed
Post by: Pat B on February 02, 2014, 11:15:38 pm
Show us a pic of your old one.
Title: Re: Drawknife needed
Post by: bow101 on February 02, 2014, 11:25:55 pm
You can always make one,  buy some mild steel put an edge on it, afix the handles your done.
Title: Re: Drawknife needed
Post by: seabass on February 02, 2014, 11:34:25 pm
put a post in the trade section.i am sure someone has an extra lying around.
Title: Re: Drawknife needed
Post by: Gsulfridge on February 03, 2014, 08:25:55 am
seabass had a nice one he let me use at last years Classic.  Wish I could find one like that!!
Title: Re: Draw knife needed
Post by: Eric Krewson on February 03, 2014, 10:18:11 am
I checked over at flea bay, 966 draw knives were listed, looks like $20 will get you one in pretty good shape.

The thing about draw knives is they come in a bunch of sizes, shapes and handle configurations.

I like a heavy, straight blade, with the handles on the same plane as the blade, others may prefer a curved blade.

If you buy one of the auction site, be sure it is the kind you like before you pick one out.
Title: Re: Drawknife needed
Post by: seabass on February 04, 2014, 05:44:44 pm
Greg,the one I let you borrow was a 1930 something Keen Kutter.if you can find those,get them.
Title: Re: Drawknife needed
Post by: Gsulfridge on February 05, 2014, 06:37:17 am
Greg,the one I let you borrow was a 1930 something Keen Kutter.if you can find those,get them.
It was suweeeet!!