Old brades tool

[Florin]

Hi. Any idea of what is the tool for, please?
Thank you.

 

[rob1693]

It's a froe for riving wood

 

[Cobbs]

It's not a froe, the edge would be on the upper long side if it was. Looks more like a specialist adze.

 

[TRITON]

Adze of some sort is all I can suggest. Quick google suggests a demolition adze.

 

[johnnyb]

Brades were a West Midlands toolmaker from Oldbury and this type of product is really typical. They were a large concern and startedaround 1790s. They did make wood chisels but mostly garden/agricultural gear.

 

[Florin]

Thank you all. Yes, apparently is a demolition adze,although I don't see it to practical for demolition.

 

[Cobbs]

Brades were a West Midlands toolmaker from Oldbury and this type of product is really typical. They were a large concern and startedaround 1790s. They did make wood chisels but mostly garden/agricultural gear.

Also made the best zaxes and rips for slaters.

 

[scockram]

They also made excellent Bill Hooks and axes. The best, IMHO.

 

[pe2dave]

It's not a froe, the edge would be on the upper long side if it was. Looks more like a specialist adze.

Rt angle froe then.
Serves the same purpose, just different aim.

 

[ChaiLatte]

Serves the same purpose, just different aim.

How so?

A froe has infinite depth (length) of cut.

Drive the thing above into a stick and before you have gone a foot, the top of the stick hits the handle and you have to stop.

Look at a breadknife - you can slice an infinitely tall loaf with it, but can only stab it into the loaf until your hand touches the crust.