:) This is my first attempt at making a draw knife from a mower blade. Small, heavy or at least heaver then my regular knifes. Best thing is, it works, and works rather well. :thumbsup: On my next one, or two, I see a couple things I will change. I will change the bevel, not as steep, more of a gradual angle. But for now, IT WORKS!!! :laughing:
This is the style blade I am using.
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff441/oldbowguy/Draw%20Knife/DrawKnife003.jpg)
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(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff441/oldbowguy/Draw%20Knife/DrawKnife007.jpg)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff441/oldbowguy/Draw%20Knife/DrawKnife009.jpg)
Good job. As long as it works, thats all that matters.
looks like a good use for old mower blades, handles look sturdy enuff.
I like it!!! I'm a big sucker for homemade stuff. I get made fun of a lot cause I want to make all of the stuff myself that I can. No matter if I can just go buy it or not. I'm all for people making things for themselves
Man! That looks pretty cool.
You don`t have to worry about it bending.
That is as slick as owl poop!
cool! liking the looks of that. ok, add new project to my growing list...
I like that!
I've got the lines drawn on my mower blade, just need to chop it!
Is the draw kinfe the same thing as a fleshing knife? Any trappers here?
I think the handle arrangement and maybe the blade angle are different.
A fleshing knife has a little bluntness to the edge to prevent tears in the hide. It is supposed to push the gunk off, not shave it off.
However, I have used my draw knife for fleshing raccoons and it works great. It is too sharp for rats and mink and what not.
Thanks JO
Great idea. Thanks for sharing.