Historical information

An adze is an ancient and versatile cutting tool and has been in use for thousands of years. Adze are similar to an axe but with the cutting edge perpendicular to the handle rather than parallel. They have been used since the Stone Age. Adzes are hand tools used for smoothing or carving wood.

Significance

The subject item at this time cannot be associated with an historical event, person or place, provenance is unknown, item assessed as a collection prop as it is believed to have been produced in the 1950s.

Physical description

Adze with wooden Curved beech handle.

Inscriptions & markings

Marked on blade "38" & "2" " Made in England"