Where to buy a draw knife online?

[lee1596]

I've been wanting to buy one for a while, found a nice one on ebay but that is not an option as thier age verification for sharp things requires the purchase to be made using a credit card, which I don't have and am not willing to get. I have checked and there is no other way to verify age with ebay.

Does anyone know of somewhere else that things like that can be bought online, with more reasonable approaches to age verification?

Same goes for a nice side axe. Would love a nice antique but ebay requires a credit card.

 

[Homeless Squirrel]

I've been wanting to buy one for a while, found a nice one on ebay but that is not an option as thier age verification for sharp things requires the purchase to be made using a credit card, which I don't have and am not willing to get. I have checked and there is no other way to verify age with ebay.

Does anyone know of somewhere else that things like that can be bought online, with more reasonable approaches to age verification?

Same goes for a nice side axe. Would love a nice antique but ebay requires a credit card.

Set up Paypal goes via bank i pay everything with it rather than cards.
Tyzacks at Shoreditch N1 do Draw knives and there is or was the Gaff at Battlesbridge that sells old tut(Antiques and tools etc)
If not do a search for a blacksmith your way that makes them

 

[Cabinetman]

Axminster have 10-ish different ones for sale, do your homework though, I bought one from them 10 years ago and was disappointed with the size of it when it arrived.
Ian

 

[undergroundhunter]

Ray iles every time, I have several of his edge tools and they're fantastic.

 

[pe2dave]

I've no use for one, though I would love to spend an afternoon learning how to use one.Sort of a bucket list idea?

 

[RobNichols]

Ray iles every time, I have several of his edge tools and they're fantastic.

I agree with that. Definitely a good starting option. A Gränsfors Bruk is the best draw knife I've used but it's not one I'd start with.

Woodsmith is a good source for green woodworking tools. Great range of draw knives including Ray Iles ones. I'd give them a call to discuss which one to start with.

However other places also sell them. Classic Handtools for example. So you can shop around if you prefer.

Fenland tools is a good source for second hand tools in my experience and often have drawn knives for sale..

A draw knife is a great tool and not just for green woodworking. I thoroughly enjoy using mine to carve legs and long curves. Nothing knocks a corner off a long board quicker or more efficiently. But you can also do fine cuts and use it to sculpt elegant curves.

And it's such fun to use!

 

[johnnyb]

I use an ox brand drawknife and its great and recommended if still retailed. New(or as new)is best for drawknifes.

 

[Sean Hellman]

I have been designing and making drawknives, push knives and now carvers stock knives for years now.
One of my favourite tools along with shaving horses. I have a few videos on youtube about them as well.

 

[Agent_zed]

When I was growing up I used one for making things, like wooden swords etc.. oh and actually shaped my guitar neck with it. It turns out it was one my dad had made from an old file (I think a half round). It was brilliant and annoyingly I use the past tense as it went missing a fair few years ago (possibly lent to someone).

We inherited a proper one but it is a lot bigger and not as easy to use as the old one. The 'new' one needs new handles so it currently next to the lathe to remind me to try and turn a matching pair, as the old ones are mostly woodworm holes.

I may try making a smaller one again at some point. They are rather useful for shaping the ends of spade handles and poles.

 

[RobNichols]

I may try making a smaller one again at some point. They are rather useful for shaping the ends of spade handles and poles.

It is nice to have a small draw knife for those smaller jobs.

 

[Tweedy]

If you're after a drawknife, I have a few here spare, I haven't had time to photograph and sell them yet. All older ones, mix of styles.