Not sure if this is a draw knife

by Jan
(Corinth, Maine)

Detail from East Corinth Blacksmith School class photo

We received an inquiry about an "East Corinth Blacksmith School" along with a picture of a graduating class from this school, circa 1850s. The picture shows 4 students posed with tools from the blacksmith or wagon building trades. The picture includes one man holding a file and a large, unidentified tool. If anyone can identify this tool or has information about the East Corinth Blacksmith School, please email: tristrambryan@yahoo.com. Thanks.
Jan @ Corinth Historical Society

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Nov 19, 2012

It sure is! NEW
by: Van Dusen

It IS a draw knife. I own a smaller version of the same tool.
The long piece is a blade he's sharpening & on each end you see a handle.
With the blade facing you, you lay the tool on a block of wood & gripping a handle in each hand, you "draw" it towards you.
It acts as a plane.

Jun 13, 2012

Difficult one. NEW
by: Anonymous

I wonder if it's a bit weildy to be a draw knife. I wonder if perhaps it's a fitting for the front of a horse drawn carriage? I can imagine the square parts being footrests and the fancy bits at the end being for the reins to be hooked onto when stationary. Just a theory anyway.

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