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  1. spader

    Can you read this engraving?

    I cleaned up the billhooks with the wire wool bit attached to hand drill, sharpend the edges with the cigar stones roughly, and hey, they worked great. The blades are extremely hard. Sign of good heat treating done to them, and it took a bit of time to sharpen. But once sharpened, they...
  2. spader

    Can you read this engraving?

    I was away most of the day today because it was my in-law's birthday, to their house with wife. So had no time to work on de-rusting / cleaning the billhook. Will give a go in this week when having some spare time. Managed pick up a can of treacle from Azda. Wife said it is same thing as...
  3. spader

    Can you read this engraving?

    This is the 2nd billhook also with curved blade. It does not have any engravings on the blade. I recall the seller explaned about them at the time when I was buying them. But it was more than 13 year ago, I cannot remember what the explanation was in detail now. As they arrived to my house...
  4. spader

    Can you read this engraving?

    I have another old vintage billhook in the same shape and size, and it also has the blade exactly the same curve and angle. They actually came togetther as a set a few year ago I recall now. Will get the photo of the 2nd set tomorrow. Both of them are in too consistent perfect shape and...
  5. spader

    Can you read this engraving?

    I will have a go today with rubbing with chalk or talc. The bending seems definitely done in the factory or by the original maker. I have the other old billhooks with usual straight blades, and cannot imagine bening the blades by myself. I would fear that they may snap off, if done as is...
  6. spader

    Can you read this engraving?

    Yes this is an interesting billhook. The angled blade feels, it will be more efficient in hedging and clearing bushes. Also feels very well balanced in hand even if it is a quite large billhook. I was wondering if anyone has / uses this type of billhook (angled blade), or knows more about...
  7. spader

    Can you read this engraving?

    Good point. Thanks.
  8. spader

    Can you read this engraving?

    Will get some next time in local super. It seems have lots of good uses :D Thanks...
  9. spader

    Can you read this engraving?

    Still have not cleaned it up due to having had to do other chores around the house. We cut down a few birch trees and blackthron bushes in the garden. Lots of work it was. Still have to clear up the twigs, leaves and cut branches all over the garden. :( This billhook is quite unusual in the...
  10. spader

    Can you read this engraving?

    I don't have any molasses. What about white vinegar? I used to use vinegar for rust removal from the old wood working tools such as rusty plane blades, drill bits etc.
  11. spader

    Can you read this engraving?

    Will try that. Thank you for your advice.
  12. spader

    Can you read this engraving?

    Just found this old billhook in the shed, and was trying to read the engraving. But I cannot make it out. Could you? Thanks.
  13. spader

    For Sale Magnum Rescue Folders

    Back for sale £25 all in.
  14. spader

    For Sale Slingshot and Shrade Neck Knife set

    Will be posted via RM2 SF tracked delivery. £22 all inclusive.
  15. spader

    Sold Shrade SCHF25

    SOLD. Thank you.
  16. spader

    Sold Shrade SCHF25

    SPF.
  17. spader

    Sold COLDSTEEL Drop Forge Hunter with leather sheath

    COLDSTEEL DF now SPF.
  18. spader

    Sold Shrade SCHF25

    £29