This premium Adze by Mueller is hand forged in Austria at the Himmelsberger Zeughammerwerk from top quality steel and then expertly hardened and tempered for the best combination and hardness and toughness. This adze comes with a razor sharp edge, a hickory handle and is ready for immediate use. It has a 1 3/4" wide cutting edge and a 6 1/2" long head. Handle is 15-1/2" long. Total weight 1lb 12 oz. Click on the picture at the bottom of the screen for a full length view of this adze.
The hand forged Bowl Adzes are meant for hollowing tasks such as when making bowls, troughs, chair seats and gutters. The curvature of the cutting edge is steep and approximates that of a No. 10 Sweep. Bevelled on the inside. They have been designed with a flat poll on the head that may be hit with a wooden mallet if needed in use. The handle is made from Hickory. The razor sharp edge has been hand sharpened and honed and is ready for use. Made in Austria.
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Mueller
Since 1675, in a small Austrian village close to the Alps, the skilled blacksmiths of family owned Leonhard Mueller & Söhne have been hand forging premium quality adzes at the forge known as Himmelberger Zeughammerwerk. The traditions and skills working with high grade steel for more than 300 years guarantee tools of unrivalled quality. Each adze is a masterpiece purely hand forged from a single piece of steel by skilled craftsmen. We are proud to be the exclusive North American distributor of the entire Mueller line. Mueller’s absolute finest tools are sold under the brand name "Biber Classic". Forged, hardened and tempered by only the most experienced blacksmiths, these tools incorporate the following special features:
- A perfectly forged and tempered head left in its natural condition free from paint.
- A razor sharp edge honed over a watercooled sharpening stone.
- Premium grade hickory handles, lightly waxed, and safety wedged to the head.
- A 20 year warranty against manufacturing defects.
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