Historical information

An Adze is versatile cutting tool similar to an axe but with the sharp cutting edge perpendicular to the handle rather than parallel.
The wooden handle is straight and the blade has a slight curve.
They are used for smoothing or carving wood such as sleepers
An adze, with its long handle, cuts with the grain, and the nature of the chips is different from an axe.
While they have a similar shape, they should never be confused with a hoe or mattock used for agriculture and horticulture.
This adze was purchased in about 1919 and used on the Ritchie family farm at Glen Park.

Physical description

Adze - small