Brand/Manufacturer: Bastionhead
Style: Bevel-down
Blade Width: 7 inches
Overall Width: 16 inches
Handle Construction/Material: Ash with octagonal bandsaw finish. Fastened with epoxy.
While this experimental drawknife looks like a Bastionhead Original and is made similarly with a mild steel frame, the blade material is the same as the Budget Bowyer -- which has less carbon and therefore slightly lower edge retention than the premium Originals. It still holds a good edge however. This is a very stout tool and comes with a reusable plastic edge cover.
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.
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.
Experimental Drawknife, Bevel-down
I offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for a period of one year from the purchase date of any Bastionhead 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.