About this objectA long narrow axe head with a slightly curved wooden handle.
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Maker RoleManufacturer
Subject and Association KeywordsAgriculture
Subject and Association KeywordsFarming
Subject and Association KeywordsTool
Subject and Association DescriptionCommonly used to mortice rectangular holes in split log fence posts, the mortice axe is a specialist ancient tool also use for hewing sills and notches in joints. Hence it is also known as a notching axe.
