Billhook blade
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
circa 1888 - circa 1916
Materials
Iron
Measurements
495 mm (Length)21 mm (W)72 mm (W)63 mm (W)
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Finch Foundry, Devon
NT 55337
Summary
Spear hook blade blank - This tool and other similar are formed by drawing out iron plate and shaping with a combination of hammering and cutting. The edges are thinned until they can be ground and edged. The handle (tang) is formed by hammering it to a taper whereby the handle can be fitted. The tool is designed for use in trimming and coppicing, especially useful in laying down hedges. The blade is fairly heavy and therefore capable of cutting 1 - 2 inch thick branches with ease. Similar item features in the Finch Bros. tool catalogue, item no. 18.