Tuning a draw knife to problematical osage

[Pappy]

Yep, that is so true Eric,I had no one to show me how to use one so I went with bevel up and learned to use it that way,not until years later did I find out I was using it all wrong. I tried to change but just can't seem to make it work as well for me bevel down and sure don't want it dull. 
 Pappy

[Pat B]

My first draw knife was inherited from Marcia's Dad. He got it from a flea market and it was old then. That was about 40 years ago. It was dull when I got it and nobody showed me how to use it so I just used it the best way I knew how, dull and bevel down.
 Pappy, I don't think there is a right or wrong. If it works for you just keep on keeping on!   

[George Tsoukalas]

I inherited the one I use from Dad. It is an oldie. Like me. He died in '89.
I never saw him use it. I don't know where he got it.
I wish my knife could talk and answer all the questions I have.
Some things I'll  never know.
Bevel up and sharp.
Jawge

[George Tsoukalas]

[jeffp51]

I just got mine a few weeks ago.  I thought bevel up was the way to go.  Today I tried it bevel down and life suddenly became so much easier.  Long, curly shavings feel cool when they come off.