Adze

Tishler · Mar 22, 2014

Adze in my workshop, head lenght 160mm, blade lenght 65mm, material spring steel, handle ash.

300Six · Mar 22, 2014

Interesting piece you've got. And very nice to see you actually using it. Is is possible a tool like this is called a scorp by virtue of the scalloped blade? Adzes I'm familiar with have straight blades,

Square_peg · Mar 22, 2014

Good looking tool. I'd like to add a few of those to my set. Who made it?

billym · Mar 22, 2014

300Six said:
Interesting piece you've got. And very nice to see you actually using it. Is is possible a tool like this is called a scorp by virtue of the scalloped blade? Adzes I'm familiar with have straight blades,

That is an Adze it doesn't have to be flat. Scorps are hand carving tools.

jpeeler · Mar 22, 2014

Confirmed, adzes can be rounded. Sometimes called a gutter adze (with long handle) or bowl adze.

I would also be interested to know where you got it- looks like a superb piece. I have been looking for one like this.

300Six · Mar 23, 2014

Seeing that 'gutter adze' is mentioned I had to retrieve my old copy (1964) of "a Museum of Early American Tools" by Eric Sloane to have a look. Your short handle likely qualifies as a 'cooper's adze'. Seems there are two versions of scorps: 'open' and 'closed' but yes they are held in the hand and not meant for swinging.
In any case, nice of you to share pictures of this, and what it can do.

Tishler · Mar 23, 2014

I made this tool in my blacksmith shop

jpeeler · Mar 23, 2014

Wow, excellent work! You should be very proud.

schmittie · Mar 23, 2014

It's pretty..............I want one!

Nice job. Really.

Tishler · Mar 24, 2014

Thanks guys

JayGoliath · Mar 24, 2014

Lovely stuff, Tishler. You don't see many adzes in this forum.
Neat choice of handle too. Bravo!

M3mphis · Mar 25, 2014

That is a very fine looking adze! Excellent work. The shape and angles look really good. Nice bowl also! Is the bowl cherry?

Jbmass · Mar 25, 2014

Is that an "X" or an anvil stamped into the head?

Tishler · Mar 31, 2014

M3mphis said:
That is a very fine looking adze! Excellent work. The shape and angles look really good. Nice bowl also! Is the bowl cherry?

Thanks,yes,is the bowl cherry.

Anvil stamped into the head.

MrVandercar · Mar 31, 2014

Speaking of adzes, my buddy just posted these that his cousin found in Hawaii over the years.

Not trying to hijack the thread, just a coincidence that I looked at this a minute before he posted the pictures on FB.