Made a draw knife

[SS396driver]

Didnt know where to post this but I needed a draw knive to debark a cherry log . My plan is to cut it in half then make a trough so I can place it around the lally column in my bar
Started with piece of flat stock

Made the handles out of some standing dead pear I know that's not cherry its oak . Closest piece of wood in the pile

 

[DSW]

Nice. Your workbench looks similar to my work areas.

 

[SS396driver]

Nice. Your workbench looks similar to my work areas.

I dont like grinding or welding in the barn just to much tinder . Wife dont like the smell so I cand do it in the basement work area.

 

[SS396driver]

Well I polished it some more. The money shot

 

[buzz sawyer]

Looks good, what steel did you use?

 

[SS396driver]

1095 not great rust resistance but gives a great edge.

 

[Gugi47]

Nice job.

 

[WolfMann]

Looks good.

 

[W321shark]

@SS396driver good call on 1095 actually. My experience with it has been incredible. Such a resilient steel which will work well with that application. I think the esee knifes are a good testament to 1095. But yeah keep some oil on that thing like you said it does rust. I’ve literally driven 1095 into concrete (by accident) and I swear you could still shave with it. VG10 or the like would have chipped off in a million pieces. You aren’t cutting sushi here haha.