Brand/Manufacturer: Bastionhead

Style: Bevel-down

Blade Width: approx. 10 inches

Overall Width: approx. 18.5 inches

Handle Construction/Material: Quality hardwood with octagonal bandsaw finish. Fastened with epoxy.

I made an experimental batch of Bastionhead Original series drawknives where an effective hollow back was achieved by slightly changing the position of the blade relative to the frame during welding. These drawknives also have a little more exposed tang between the handles and the frame, which gives more prying leverage but makes push cutting a little bit less comfortable. I have decided not to continue production of this minor design variation as a standard offering for the simple reason of expediency of manufacture.

I fabricated these drawknives with a mild steel frame and a high-carbon steel blade to meet my own standard of performance and ergonomics. They sharpen easily and hold a good edge. It comes with a reusable plastic edge cover.

I personally grind and hone every drawknife I offer. Drawknives ship razor sharp, ready to work, and include either a custom sheath or reusable plastic edge cover, as depicted.

*** Ten inches is a lot of blade! This size of drawknife is often requested by serious bowyers who do a lot of heavy stock removal. I do not recommend this large of a drawknife for finer work, such as making spoons or chairs.

Bastionhead Original 10-inch 'Hollowback' Drawknife, Bevel-down

Name: Bastionhead Original 10-inch 'Hollowback' Drawknife, Bevel-down
Price: 260 USD
Availability: InStock

$260.00

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I offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for a period of one year from the purchase date of any Bastionhead Original drawknife. If you are unhappy with the tool for any reason, you can return it within the one year period and receive a refund of the purchase price and all shipping charges. Additionally, I offer a lifetime guarantee on the build quality of the tool. For example, if the weld fails or the handles come loose, I will repair or replace the tool at no charge. Of course, this excludes failures or damage caused by mistreatment, such as impact or excessive moisture exposure.
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. Perhaps one out of every dozen or so vintage drawknives that I encounter can be used comfortably in either orientation.

Bastionhead Original 10-inch 'Hollowback' Drawknife, Bevel-down

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