Froe
- Object Name:
- Froe
- Object ID:
- 1994.508.54
- Description:
- Froe. Wrought iron, with wooden handle. Rectangular blade with forged loop at one end for handle. End of loop is bent around and forge-welded back onto the blade; has a crack and significant delamination in it. Blade approximately 1.7" high. Bottom cutting surface approximately 9.2" long. Outer end of blade slightly rounded. Top edge of blade flared in both directions by being repeatedly struck with hammer. Flare is approximately 0.65" wide and tapers to 0.38" near handle. Top edge of blade slightly concave. Number of nicks in cutting edge near outer end of blade. Surface above beveled cutting edge is rough and pitted. Handle medium-brown, straight-grain hardwood; it has been removed and turned around. Slot-in-wood insert at top end of handle; this blade-fastening device should be at bottom end of handle and blade should be there, also. Currently blade is near mid-point of handle. Handle diameter at blade: 1.3"
- Material:
- Metal
Wood
Iron - Dimensions:
- H-12 W-11.9 D-1.9 inches
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