Drawknives

There can be few tools more evocative of the bodger's incredible skill than the drawknife - from hewn or riven blank to almost finished component with one simple yet remarkably versatile tool.
Traditionally used with a shave horse, drawknives come in a variety of shapes, sizes and designs to suit differently sized workpieces.
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£56.00
Designed by Mike Abbott and manufactured by Ray Iles. This 8" drawknife has slightly flared handles which are bent backwards, meaning the handles of the drawknife are at approximately the same angle, whether you are using them back down, or cannel down.
Blade depth 1-1/2" (40mm)
Weight 560g
Cutting edge 8-1/2" (220mm)...
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£66.00
The Ray Iles gents drawknife has a slender blade forged from 01 high carbon tool steel with a 6" (150mm) cutting edge. It is fitted with elegant, slightly splayed handles, beautifully turned from English yew and fitted with solid brass ferrules.
In spite of the name 'gent's drawknife' this light, delicate and precise tool is ideally suited to ladies and youngsters involved in the craft of green woodworking.
The historical precedent for the...
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£50.00
Used for drawing wooden beams, forming dry pegs and adding details like chamfers and lambs tongues, this beautifully forged and ground single bevel drawknife is made by Ray Iles from 01 high carbon steel, and fitted with beech handles and brass ferrules.
Wonderful for shave horse work.
Blade depth 1-1/2" (40mm)
Weight 560g
Cutting edge 8-1/2" (220mm)
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£46.00
This slightly smaller version of the Ray Iles drawknife is ideal for more delicate work and a more manageable size for youngsters
Beautifully forged and ground from Sheffield 01 high carbon steel, it is fitted with beech handles and brass ferrules.
Blade depth 1-1/2" (40mm)
Weight 470g
Cutting edge 6" (150mm)...
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£60.00
Essentially a curved drawknife, the scorp or inshave was originally a cooper’s tool. Used for hollowing out the seats on chairs.
This scorp is made by Ray Iles from 01 high carbon tool steel, and fitted with beech handles and brass ferrules, to match the drawknives. The Ray Iles 8" leather sheath will fit the scorp....
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£11.50
A sturdy riveted leather cover that keeps the edge of your Drawknife safely protected.
Fits the Ray Iles Large Drawknife and Mike Abbott Drawknife. Will also fit the Ray Iles Scorp.
Size: 8 inches...
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£9.50
A sturdy riveted leather cover that keeps the edge of your Drawknife safely protected.
Fits the Ray Iles Small and Gents Drawknives.
Size: 6 inches...