: I used a metal file. It worked well, but I wonder if there is a better way.
: BTW as a skinboat builder, I rate the draw knife as one of the most used
: tools in the box. It is an extremely useful tool. Just remember....
: "bevel side down, bevel side down"

Okay, time for a stupid question.....Does "bevel side down" mean that you put the beveled side to the wood? I am building my first greenland paddle and have had the beveled side up the entire time. As you can tell, this is my first time using a draw knife.