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Offline Muskyman

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Draw knifes
« on: October 07, 2022, 09:52:51 am »
Just wondering what kind of draw knife is your favorite.. I had tried to get a Greenlee on eBay and got outbid in the last few minutes of course. I have one but, not super happy with it but it’s okay. Can’t recall what brand it is and might get another one.

On a side note the Greenlee knife looked like it was new from the pictures..

Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: Draw knifes
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2022, 11:32:24 am »
I picked up a like new Greenlee at a flea market for $20, I have another Dunlap that is identical to the Greenlee, I found the Dunlap in my dads basement when he went off to assisted living.

I like a heaver straight blade drawknife with straight not offset handles like the Greenlee.

The Greenlee is on top, the Dunlap on the bottom, they are identical.


Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Draw knifes
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2022, 12:14:31 pm »
I like the curved blade ones. I inherited from my dad, of eternal memory,  who died in 1989. It is very old. I don't know the brand. But i've made many bows with it. You can see it on my site. Jawge

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Offline Pat B

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Re: Draw knifes
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2022, 12:20:06 pm »
Go to garage sales, flea markets and "junk" shops to look for an old one. I don't know brand names but most of what I've seen over the years have been good ones. As long as the edge of the blade isn't pitted you should be ok. $20 seem to be the going rate at most places I've seen them.
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Offline bentstick54

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Re: Draw knifes
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2022, 09:54:22 pm »
Top to bottom, 10” Fulton, 9” Greeley, 9” Rich-Con, 8” Witherby.  Love them all. Top 3 from Antique malls, $20-$25 each. Bottom one inherit from my dad.

Offline Muskyman

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Re: Draw knifes
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2022, 10:24:15 pm »
Nice looking knifes. How do you like the curved ones