Brand/Manufacturer: Bastionhead Style: Bevel-down Blade Width: 7.25 inches Overall Width: 17.5 inches Handle Construction/Material: Hickory with octagonal bandsaw finish for grip. Fastened with epoxy.

I fabricated this drawknife with a mild steel frame and a high-carbon steel blade to suit my own high standards of performance, ergonomics, and durability. It sharpens easily and holds a good edge.

Most drawknives fall into two basic categories, those that are intended to be used with the bevel facing up and those intended to be used with the bevel facing down. Bevel-up drawknives typically are better for working flat or straight areas, for instance removing bark or chamfering corners. Bevel-down drawknives are more suited to contouring work, like shaping axe handles, curvy table legs, or spoons.

This drawknife is a bevel-down, but it has a relatively wide bevel making it a bit of a compromise between a bevel-up and a bevel-down. This reduces its ability to cut tight concaves, but also improves its ability to cut flats somewhat, compared to a typical bevel-down. Also, please be aware this drawknife is quite a bit larger and heavier than a typical vintage drawknife of comparable blade width.

I personally grind, hone, and test every drawknife I offer to ensure good cutting performance, edge retention, and ergonomics. This drawknife will ship razor sharp, ready to work, and includes a reusable plastic edge cover.