One more tool for the day

[rbhuntn]

This is probably to easy. Spent many days using one of these in my youth.

If you know what it is don't tell let's see what the guesses are.

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[Moonlite37]

Kaiser (sp?) blade

 

[sms]

Looks like it has a good bit of wear. Got
one here in the garage and have used it
also.

 

[larry@stinescorner]

I have seen them,and used them,,but dont know the name of it,,I Think I might even have one in the
shed.

 

[RM-MN]

Used mine last summer. Probably use it again this summer.

 

[rbhuntn]

It has some wear I need to dress it back up and put a razor edge on it again.

 

[Ted in NE-OH]

Brush hook

 

[rbhuntn]

Ted guessed it. Known as as brush ax or brush hook. WHen sharp these work great.

 

[Charles in Aus.]

We have a version of the same tool down here .

https://www.handforgedtools.com.au/shop/product/hand-forged-tools-by-michael-drinkwater/hand-forged-brush-hook/3

A little heavier than yours by the look of it , the back of the blade is used as a chopper for heavier stems and small branches . Many hours are spent using these by fire fighters during the season .

 

[jeffcat]

Yup, brush hook. Now their biggest problem. People don't keep them
sharp. Last one I played with I clamped it down and sharpened it with
my sanding disk grinder. Wow did that ever do the trick. They are not
a mowing machine but when sharpened, woo hoo.

 

[kcm.MN]

Used my Grandpa's as a kid - broke it. He wasn't none too happy about that!

Got my own a few years back at an auction, but just not as nice as Grandpa's! His was a bit larger than the one pictured, and the one pictured looks about like mine - only "prettier". Mine is painted with fluorescent green spray paint that came out in splotches. *lol*

 

[Stroby]

My Dad (90 yrs old at the time) was told he could not use a chain saw after he had a pacemaker installed. He sat on his hind end in a pasture and cut LOTS of bushes off with this thing. I told him I'd come
help with the chain saw, but he wanted to do it himself! Sharp as a razor. Guess it didn't hurt him, he's 94 now and still living on the farm.

 

[john *.?-!.* cub owner]

Got more hours swinging one of them than I care to remember.

 

[Bret4207]

Brush hook. I've put in a lot of time on one. Terrible tool as far as twisting in your hands goes. Great for brush/real heavy weeds like burdock.