The Svante Djarv Drawknife 140mm stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of the Swedish toolsmiths at Svante Djarv Hantverk AB: Elsa and Svante. This fine, small drawknife, characterised by Elsa Djarv as suited "for small people or for small work," exhibits versatility with handles cranked for both bevel-down and bevel-up usage. It's an ideal tool for delicate tasks, from the final stages of sizing a tenon to being a gentle introduction for children in woodworking. Fashioned from high-quality Swedish tool steel, this drawknife comes ready to use - sharpened and honed.

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Specifications:

• Purpose: Perfect for finer work, like final sizing of tenons. Suitable for both adults and children.
• Blade Dimensions: Straight edge is 140mm (5 1/2") in length, 20mm (3/4") in width, and 3mm in thickness.
• Grind: Single hollow-ground bevel at 25 degrees. The polishing process may result in slightly convex bevels.
• Handle: Turned ribbed design in Swedish elm, measuring 90mm (3 1/2") in length. Slightly cranked for versatile use.
• Sharpness: Delivered sharpened and honed, ready for immediate use.
• Edge Protection: We have recently invested in training and higher-quality materials to bring our leatherwork fully in-house. We now offer handmade, custom-fit full-grain leather sheaths for almost all of our premium tool ranges which, if properly cared for, can last as long as the tool itself. For transparency in pricing and to ensure fairer access to these tools, sheaths are no longer included with the price of the tool and can be purchased separately. A Woodsmith leather sheath for this tool can be purchased here.
• Sharpness: Delivered sharpened and honed, ready for immediate use.

About the Maker - Svante Djarv Hantverk AB:
Svante Djarv Hantverk is a family business based in Avesta, Sweden, that specialises in creating hand-forged wood carving tools. Drawing inspiration from the Swedish metal-working tradition, they've built a broad range of tools, often in collaboration with experienced woodsmiths and craftspeople. Each year, they produce about 4,000 tools and knives, ranging from carving knives to axes, and they also have a unique tool line for children. Every tool is delivered ready for use, crafted from high-quality steel and complemented with handles made from Swedish hardwoods like elm and ash. Woodsmith has had a long-standing relationship with Svante and Elsa Djarv for over a decade, and we're proud to be the UK's largest stockist of their tools.

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