Bowyers draw knife for trade

[Handforged]

Made a couple of draw knives the other day and only had need of one so I thought I might offer the other for trade. These are hand forged by me in 1084 blade steel. A full 1/4" thickness, Left in forge finish with a straight blade and convex edge.The spine of this drawknife is ground on an 8 degree angle to function as a scraper as well. It feels good in the hand and these cut like a DREAM, hold an edge like nothing I have seen available commercially. That is the reason I make them. Handles are knife scale style in laminated paduak. This one will last a lifetime.

I am looking for nice bow staves or floor tillered bows to get my target season underway. I would also consider bobcat, beaver or other large fur bearer hides. Of course reasonable other trades considered as well. Thanks guys!

[Handforged]

here's a better picture for you guys.

[backwoodsguy]

If you're looking for hair on hide for making crafts, I may have something that would suit your needs. I've got 3 brain tan deer hides that all have 8" holes in the middle. They came from an American Mountain Man estate. I planned to use some of them for quivers but don't need all of them. I can text you pictures if you're interested. About 18 sq. feet. Got mink from a mink coat, about 12 sq. feet. Another piece of Tandy tanning solution tanned deer hide 18"x20" that I never broke to make soft (perfect for a quiver). Chrome tanned coon skin minus the tail (a lady now an x-friend cut it off while doing something Southwestern). A 75" rat snake skin ready for a long bow. Almost a foot of soft Emu that I tanned. Green River Buffalo Skinner blades (several plus a sheep skinner also). Fetishes - turtles and frogs. Two dozen snake skin belt buckles. I trade a lot at Rendezvous so just ask because I might have it. PM me for my cell number if interested. Richard

[Handforged]

If you're looking for hair on hide for making crafts, I may have something that would suit your needs. I've got 3 brain tan deer hides that all have 8" holes in the middle. They came from an American Mountain Man estate. I planned to use some of them for quivers but don't need all of them. I can text you pictures if you're interested. About 18 sq. feet. Got mink from a mink coat, about 12 sq. feet. Another piece of Tandy tanning solution tanned deer hide 18"x20" that I never broke to make soft (perfect for a quiver). Chrome tanned coon skin minus the tail (a lady now an x-friend cut it off while doing something Southwestern). A 75" rat snake skin ready for a long bow. Almost a foot of soft Emu that I tanned. Green River Buffalo Skinner blades (several plus a sheep skinner also). Fetishes - turtles and frogs. Two dozen snake skin belt buckles. I trade a lot at Rendezvous so just ask because I might have it. PM me for my cell number if interested. Richard

I'll give it some thought, although I am good on most craft type materials. I am looking for bow or arrow materials for the most part.

[Handforged]

Finishing up a smaller 5" draw knife for a member here today for a trade.  If you guys need one larger or smaller than the one in the picture, PM me. Any size, shape or design is doable, all I need is a direction. Thanks!

[Allyn T]

I have a bunch of hickory staves but they are still green. Bark on, cut February 16th

[Handforged]

I have a bunch of hickory staves but they are still green. Bark on, cut February 16th

Thanks! I make primarily self bows and don't prefer hickory.

[Allyn T]

Understood, good looking draw knife btw

[Stonewall3636]

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