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This is a drawknife, also called a 'draw shave', a tool used for shaping wood. This drawknife was used by a wheelwright in Braishfield, Hampshire. Wheelwrights used drawknives to shape spokes. The blade is stamped 'H. J. Bown' and 'MARPLES', the latter referring to the maker.

1 draw knife: wood; metal (steel); good condition

1954

Wood, Metal, steel