This bevel-up drawknife was very exciting to make, as it is based on one of my very favorite antique drawknives in my collection- an elegant early 19th century knife made by famous Sheffield edged-tool manufacturer William Butcher. The turned beech handles are copied exactly from the original, as is the tang angle and the geometry of the slightly canoe-shaped 9-1/2” laminated wrought iron and 1084 blade. The blade has a slight “belly” or bow in it, making it fantastic for working flats, and while it is primarily a bevel-up knife, the curve in the edge makes it work decent for bevel-down inside curves. The tapered tangs extend all the way through the handles and are secured with a riveted endcap for an extremely tight and robust handle. The original had thin iron ferrules, so I opted for heat-blued iron on this one. Handles are approximately 15” on center. Really an amazing knife- one to be used and cherished for centuries. One-off, ready to ship.