Narex 6" Drawknife

A drawknife is pulled toward you to shave away wood, making it ideal for carving, rough-shaping furniture parts, and quickly removing waste material. Explore more carving tools for shaping work.

The blade measures 6" (150mm) long, and the tool's overall length is 10-1/2". This size is large enough for real shaping work yet compact enough to stay easy to control.

The blade is made of high-quality chrome-vanadium steel hardened to 57 HRc, so it takes a sharp edge and holds it well during use.

The handles are octagonal, barrel-shaped, and turned from beech wood for a comfortable, secure grip while shaping.

Yes. A leather edge guard is included to protect the blade during storage and to help keep your hands safe when the tool is not in use.

The 6" blade is comfortable to use without being unwieldy, which makes it a manageable choice for woodworkers learning to shape parts. Pair it with other hand tools to build out your kit.

Because the chrome-vanadium blade is hardened to 57 HRc, it responds well to regular honing. Browse our sharpening supplies to maintain a keen edge.

It excels at carving, rough shaping of furniture parts, and quick removal of waste material before final detailing with finer tools.

This drawknife is made by Narex, a well-known maker of quality woodworking hand tools.

Yes. A drawknife is often used to hog off waste quickly, then refined with finer shaping tools. See related carving tools to complete your shaping workflow.