First attempt at making a draw knife!!

[1oldbowguy]

 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.      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!!!    

This is the style blade I am using.
 

 

 

 

[matts2]

Good job.  As long as it works, thats all that matters.

[coyote1956]

looks like a good use for old mower blades, handles look sturdy enuff.

[D]

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

[Hightower]

Man!  That looks pretty cool.  
You don`t have to worry about it bending.

[Pat B]

That is as slick as owl poop!

[sadiejane]

cool! liking the looks of that. ok, add new project to my growing list...

[Ed Isaacs]

I like that!

[wbyrd]

I've got the lines drawn on my mower blade, just need to chop it!

[hardwaymike]

Is the draw kinfe the same thing as a fleshing knife? Any trappers here?

[JO_EZ]

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.

[hardwaymike]

Thanks JO

[Kunzie]

Great idea. Thanks for sharing.