Brand/Manufacturer: Bastionhead
Style: Bevel-down
Blade Width: 6.25 inches
Overall Width: 15.5 inches
Handle Construction/Material: Ash 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. This individual drawknife also has 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 this drawknife with a mild steel frame and a high-carbon steel blade to meet my own standard of performance and ergonomics. It sharpens easily and holds a good edge. It comes with a reusable plastic edge cover.
I personally grind, hone, and test every drawknife I offer to ensure good cutting performance, edge retention, and ergonomics. Drawknives ship razor sharp and ready to work.
Bastionhead Original 6-inch 'Hollowback' Drawknife, Bevel-down
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.
