Surprisingly Good Knife

[C Bryant]

Here is the one I have. They look pretty similar but its nice that the Duluth one is cord wrapped already.

Looks almost identical! It batons very well.

 

[bacman99]

I like it

 

[ChapmanPreferred]

Interesting!

 

[Jeff H]

....Start with a block of wood and start batoning off shingles I believe.........

You believe correctly, Tim.
The version of the Froe used this side of the Pacific typically had an eye on the end, through which a round handle was inserted perpendicular to the blade and it was beaten into the block and the handle levered to split off shingles or "shakes." Hardwoods which tend to split relatively parallel (Hickory, for one) were used as well. I believe GB still makes them.

http://www.lehmans.com/store/Tools_...rjacking___Froe___37637?Args=&customField1=W9

One example from one of my favorite stores.

 

[theedge13]

Looks great. I have eye balled that on the site and was curious what a "real" one would look like (site only has illustration and all). I really like the forge finish on it. Good score! :thumbup:

 

[Brad "the butcher"]

like a cross between a golok and wharncliffe, looks useful. I like it

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

like a cross between a golok and wharncliffe, looks useful. I like it

I hereby dub it the "Wharnok!"

 

[JNieporte]

Looks good. Actually not bad for $35. Here's Duluth's page on it... http://www.duluthtrading.com/search...feature=product_1&kw=bamboo&processor=content

"Hacks like a machete, measures half the size."

 

[Iboschi]

What kind of STEEL is it?

 

[C Bryant]

What kind of STEEL is it?

No idea

I hereby dub it the "Wharnok!"

Nice!

 

[gradall5200]

I looked at that one a week ago and liked it and now I like it more!!! Thanks for the pics. The stuff I have gotten from deluth in the past was all good quality as well- Joel

 

[Brad "the butcher"]

I hereby dub it the "Wharnok!"

very witty dude!! can't believe I did not work the abbreviation myself. I love good anecdotes and wordplay.

still like the knife, with a folding saw you could split up a lot of wood easily. Sa ving your belt/pocket knife the wear and tear. With no point, a cardboard and duct tape sheath would do and add mabye 2 0z. 10 oz for a hard use blade in a pack nice and flat would be handy.

 

[TStetz]

still like the knife, with a folding saw you could split up a lot of wood easily. Sa ving your belt/pocket knife the wear and tear. With no point, a cardboard and duct tape sheath would do and add mabye 2 0z. 10 oz for a hard use blade in a pack nice and flat would be handy.

That was exactly my thoughts. I typically take a Gerber folding saw with me and figured I'd throw the froe in as well to keep from beating on my belt knife. Its so flat thats it easy to slide into your pack pretty much anywhere.

I'm a big fan of cardboard and duct tape sheaths too.