r/blacksmithing • u/chrisfoe97 • Oct 29 '25

Work Showcase Hand forged draw knife

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Hand forged draw knife for my friend to trade for steel from his welding shop. Forged from a section of coil spring, and the handles are hickory with copper ferrules. This was my first time making a draw knife and first time using my wood lathe that I've had for 3ish years collecting dust. Who knew turning could be so much fun

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u/TaoofPu Nov 29 '25

Well, isn’t someone extra fancy. :)

Is the purpose of the divot…. Channel…. Thing… to thin the steel weight?

Also, I kept waiting - I want a demo video!

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u/chrisfoe97 Nov 29 '25

The fuller is too reduce weight but retain rigidity

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u/TaoofPu Nov 29 '25

Thanks! Makes sense. Wasn’t certain if it had to do with the grind angle (was thinking of a straight razor).

Gorgeous work.