This 9" Straight Blade Draw Knife by Iltis Oxhead comes with a leather edge guard. 

This particular Straight Blade Draw Knife is hand forged out of the highest quality German steel by "Iltis Oxhead", one of the oldest German tool companies with a toolmaking tradition dating back to 1781. The cutting edge of the blade measures approximately 9" long and 1 3/8" wide. To make for a strong and secure attachment, the tangs extend fully through the handles which are crafted from European Hardwood. The color of the handles is either red or black depending on supply. Comes with a leather edge guard. 

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In addition to the traditional use of debarking logs, in days by gone, drawknives had many more specialised applications and were used by a variety of trades (Carpenter, Chairmaker, Cooper, Wheelwright, etc.) for shaping operations and for the rapid removal of surplus wood.

The trade mark of the company Oxhead ("Ochsenkopf") is one of the oldest in the tool industry of Germany's Bergishen Land, home of some of the most internationally renowned German tool makers and located in towns such as Solingen, Wuppertal and Remscheid. The name Oxhead was originally listed on the registration roll of trade marks on June 2, 1781. Since this time the name Oxhead has become synonymous with high-quality tools being used in forestry and old fashioned carpentry. The use of only the best-quality steel and crafting by experienced toolmakers, combined with a rigourous and consistent quality control have enabled Iltis Oxhead to gain a world-wide following and appreciation amongst serious users of log building, timber framing and forestry tools.