University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
56/335
Description
This drawknife, also known as a 'draw shave', originally came from Pangbourne, Berkshire. It consists of a curved iron blade with a handle at each end. Drawknives are used for shaving wood in various trades.
Physical description
draw knife: metal (iron); wood
Object name
Drawknife
Material
Wood, Metal, iron
Associated subject
CRAFTS : wood-working
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1558.tif - High resolution image