Pfeil Drawknife review (and a bit on the Djärv one) 🇬🇧/🇺🇸

[@abslurpie]

Great video! I'm a total beginner with the drawknife, but not entirely new to sharpening. I have spent a good while sharpening my Pfeil drawknife, and it's still not nearly as sharp as I would like it. While I did touch the back, I've had another look after this video and it seems there is still more work to do. Thank you for potentially saving my drawknife from the bottom drawer! One question: do you consider the mild flex of the Pfeil drawknife a problem? I found it quite chattery, but then again, it wasn't sharp enough and I'm inexperienced. Thanks again! 🙂

[@DRwoodworking]

Thanks for your feedback. I don’t think I’ve noticed any flex. Chattering can be caused by lack of sharpness or maybe if you’re digging in; consider adding a very slight back bevel if you’re using it bevel up.

[@abslurpie]

@@DRwoodworking Thank you very much!

[@ivancho5854]

Is there one drawknife that you prefer of the vintage, Swedish, Pfiel, Stubai or Two Cherries?, or do each have their strengths and weaknesses due to the different geometries? I have just found your channel. Have you made a video of your shave horse, which i assume you made yourself? Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. 👍 All the best from Scotland.

[@DRwoodworking]

Hey there. I haven’t used the new ones enough to be able to reasonably judge them. I think they will all work. I’m most comfortable with the vintage one, but those can be tricky to get into working condition if they are damaged or pitted. The shave horse is the one Tim Manney has plans for. It’s been serving me very well. Cheers

[@LeoTheLion66]

Are you holding the knife upside down?

[@DRwoodworking]

Sometimes, depending on the cut. Check that linked Galbert video for more background on bevel up and down drawknives. In general, bevel up is for flattening or gentle scoping cuts; bevel down for concave cuts.