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Tools and Hardware6055 of 9815Need help with identification PLEASE!!!Antique Trade Axe Tomahawk  Circa Early19th Century
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    Posted 9 years ago

    peterharry
    (1 item)

    it is about 8 inches long in total, obviously a hand tool,Dad was a carpenter, but I don't think this has anything to do with carpentry!

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    1. frisco frisco, 9 years ago
      You have a "Timber Scribe", also known as a "Race Knife".

      https://www.google.com/search?q=timber+scribe&espv=2&biw=782&bih=489&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CB0QsARqFQoTCIe32M6l08cCFdc0iAodemEFQA#imgrc=Tz533QH3okKaVM%3A



    2. Rustfarm Rustfarm, 9 years ago
      Great tool!
    3. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 9 years ago
      OK. Does anybody know how it works?
    4. peterharry peterharry, 9 years ago
      WOW... guys, most impressed. Been trying on Uk websites with no luck. found an how to use video on youtube, cant wait to have a go ,thanks
    5. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 9 years ago
      Can somebody tell me what the blud-clot ting does, or does that require another O/L search? I've done woodwork for yrs. & have no idea!

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