yes, great thread. and i too would love to see pix of any yalls draw knives and other bowmaking tools.
this is the first batch of tools i used when first starting out. cept for the mora "push" knife and the 4 way rasp, all were picked up here and there at flea markets and such. the spoke shave, and two curved knives ive had for sometime before making bows.
this folding draw knife is a goodun and found at a flea market for $4. tho i have heard some on here say they dont like the folding ones...
i am of the sharper is better camp on drawknives. its what works for me. ymmv
have had numerous others that have come and gone, including folding ones and not.
what i have kept is an 8" curved one that i really like. it came from a flea market for $8. cant seem to find a pic of it right now.
then last sept my uncle gave me this 8" straight one that used to be my grandpas.
it is the one i use all the time now, tho i have that curved one with me all the time.
just something about it having been my grandpas i guess. just makes me feel good using it.
i personally prefer em 8" or less. i know some folks like em wider, some like em straight, some like em curved, some like em duller, some like em sharper...much of it comes down to personal use and what feels best to the individual.
they can be found in flea markets and such and often for under $10. but ya gotta be patient.
sometimes i see 4 in a week, other times none for a few months.
i pick up everyone i see thats $10 or less as long as its got plenty of life left.
theyre good to have around to loan a new bow maker, or trade fodder at events,
or just to hang above the work bench and ponder its life.
