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Title: old draw knife
Post by: kevin 638 on October 10, 2017, 02:07:18 PM

I have had this old draw knife for over 30 years I found it on Long Island it says Hudson handsome  8inch patented feb 20 1906 adjustable handles  I have never heard of this company wondering if any one knows anything about it any info would be greatly appreciated

Title: Re: old draw knife
Post by: Bill Houghton on October 10, 2017, 04:38:57 PM

Not familiar with the company name, but it is handsome!  The handle pivots look a little like the Greenlee folding handle drawknife I own.  It's possible that it's relabeled* for a hardware store.  Some close up pictures of the pivot, including how the pivot lots (e.g., buttons into holes, or tabs into slots) and the handles would be helpful in further ID.

*A practice known by the British as "badge engineering": putting a new company's logo/label (British term, "badge") on a product is surely the same thing as engineering a new product, right?

Title: Re: old draw knife
Post by: Toolguy22 on October 10, 2017, 06:17:04 PM

Does it have a Feb 20 1906 patent date on it?

Title: Re: old draw knife
Post by: Toolguy22 on October 10, 2017, 06:23:28 PM

I guess if I would just read, I would have answered my own question. Lol.

Your drawknife was manufactured by Jennings for the Hudson tool company.  I was able to locate the actual patent drawings.  Nice find!

Title: Re: old draw knife
Post by: turnnut on October 10, 2017, 09:12:06 PM

 patented by Archie B. Jennings, Yalesville, CT

 PATENT # 813,152

Title: Re: old draw knife
Post by: wvtools on October 10, 2017, 09:26:52 PM

I have seen a few Hudson tools.  I think it may have been a hardware store brand.

Title: Re: old draw knife
Post by: kevin 638 on October 11, 2017, 10:30:36 AM

thank you for all the info I think it was used by a boat builder based on where I found it      I have lots of other strange tools I will dig out and post thanks again

Title: Re: old draw knife
Post by: Bill Houghton on October 11, 2017, 10:44:53 AM

A drawknife is not a "strange" tool by traditional standards; and, if you do much handwork, it's worth getting to know how to use one.

Title: Re: old draw knife
Post by: Toolguy22 on October 11, 2017, 03:38:21 PM

I'll second that...my drawknife is my best friend for certain projects.

Title: Re: old draw knife
Post by: kevin 638 on October 12, 2017, 02:56:05 AM

cool I meant strange by the makers marks or lack of marks I have started using the draw knife and love it any tips on sharpening it I use the wet dry sandpaper and laping paper on a nice flat piece of granite for knifes and plains and what about the back keep it flatter put a little bevon it

Title: Re: old draw knife
Post by: Bill Houghton on October 12, 2017, 09:52:53 AM

Look up "sharpening a draw knife" on The Google - lots of articles and YouToob videos.