Posted 5 years ago
hotairfan
(388 items)
Here's an early grafting froe, blacksmith made out of wrought iron with inserted blade edge and an inserted point.
The overall length is about 14 inches . The blade is 8 inches by 1 3/4 inches. Both the cutting blade and the grafting point were hammer welded on to the body. A great piece of primitive history..... The only thing that would make it better is, if was signed by the maker. This is often the case when the maker is a local blacksmith who was asked by the client to make a tool for local use.
Craftsman tool makers, who make their wears on a daily routine, most often sign their products. …..And, why not, they were proud of their work and wanted to promote further sales
Very similar to a slate cutting tool called a sax which also had a spike for punching nail holes.
Could be that this tool is a slate tool and not a grafting froe. Thanks for the info.
After more research, I found that you are absolutely right.
It is a slate cutter or sometimes called a sax.
Ask C.W. and you will certainly find a fellow collector who can help.
Thanks for your help Irishcollector
You are very welcome.
Irish collector is 100 % correct, and I thank him for that. After some research, I find that this is a slater's tool called a sax. It is not a grafting tool.