Dryscraper

While you can get away with quite a bit wet scraping; having the right tool makes a huge difference when dry scraping. You need a tool that will hold an extremely sharp edge and is comfortable to use. These dry scrapers were designed by the very skilled tanner and toolsmith Darry Wood, and they are without a doubt the best we’ve ever laid our hands on. The high quality steel blades hold that super keen edge you need for pleasurable, efficient scraping. The full 2.5 lb weight helps this tool do a lot of the work for you…and because of the weight, this tool costs us, and you a bit extra to ship.

Use: Primarily used in the dry scrape method of tanning buckskin, and for thinning Buffalo hides to prepare them for robes.

Specs: The blade is oil-quenched tool steel tempered to a Rockwell hardness of about c-58. The blade is joined (using 1/4″ fine-threaded machine bolts) to a 5/16″ thick cold finish steel core, which in turn is set in a hand-planed wood handle and fixed with brass screws. The handle stock is mostly Douglas Fir or Oak.

Cons: Because this is made with high-carbon tool steel, it is susceptible to rust if allowed to get and stay wet. So you need to take some basic care of it.

Bottom Line: Dryscraping with this tool is an entirely different experience than dryscraping with what I used to use….it is 100% easier, faster and smoother. If you think you are going to be doing more than one or two dry scraped buckskins, or if you plan to do any buffalo hides, this tool is well worth the price.

Note: All blades are sold extremely sharp and ready to be used! Please use and store safely.